20 New-Born Babies Test Positive for Coronavirus in Iran
An advisor to Iran’s health minister says 20 babies have been born with the coronavirus in the country so far.
A Closer Look at Iranian Version of Banksy
Wosartt is the nickname of a young talented Iranian artist, who has found so many fans among the youngsters in society as the Iranian version of Banksy.
Ramadan Traditions in Northwestern Iran
People in western and northwestern Iran have interesting customs and traditions to mark the holy month of Ramadan.
Heavy Rainfalls Create 50 New Lakes across Iran
The heavy rainfalls of the past two months in Iran have resulted in the formation of about 50 new lakes that did not exist before.
New Sassanid Inscription Found in Iran’s Ancient Site Naqsh-e Rustam
Archeologists in Iran have reported the discovery of a new inscription dating back to the Sassanid (Sasanian) Empire in Naqsh-e Rustam, an ancient royal necropolis in southern Iran.
Iran Submits Bid to Host 2027 AFC Asian Cup
The Islamic Republic of Iran has officially submitted its bid to host Asia’s top football tournament in 2027.
Iran Develops Distance Learning App amid Coronavirus Epidemic
While the coronavirus pandemic has shut down schools for weeks and has forced people to stay home to prevent the spread of the disease, the Iranian Ministry of Education has launched a homegrown mobile application, dubbed SHAD (HAPPY), providing students with distance learning programs.
Ancient Iranian Antiques Seized from Vault in Europe
The Iranian Police have arrested a person who had rented a safe deposit box at the vault of a European bank to store valuable Iranian antiques, which have been detected by the International Criminal Police Organisation, INTERPOL.
Iranian Actor Sajjad Delafrooz Turning into Bollywood Superstar
Bollywood always reminds us of popular superstars, such as Shahrukh Khan, Amitabh Bachchan and Salman Khan. But it is great to know that nowadays an Iranian actor, Sajjad Delafrooz, has mesmerized Indians with his acting talent and he is probably in the path of turning into the next Bollywood superstar.
Kurds in Iran Observe Age-Old Customs during Ramadan
The Kurdish people of Iran have long had diverse and special rituals for the holy month of Ramadan and still adhere to them.
Netflix to Stream Remastered Versions of Kiarostami’s Films
The world's leading provider of online entertainment service Netflix is going to offer the remastered versions of a number of movies directed by late Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami.
Prehistoric Rocks Discovered in Southern Iran
Ancient conical pieces of rock bearing curious carvings have been discovered in southern Iran.
Bedridden Iranian Teacher Hailed for Teaching Students Online
Iran’s education minister has expressed his gratitude to an instructor for teaching pupils online while sick in bed in hospital.
Iranian Wunderkind Arat Hosseini Impresses Lionel Messi
Arat Hosseini, an Iranian boy with an inborn football talent developed with the help of his father, has turned into a famous figure admired by many people around the world.
Self-Isolation: An Opportunity to Explore World’s Cultural Heritage
Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts says the people of the world can use their free time at home during the COVID-19 pandemic to get more familiar with the world's cultural heritage.
VP Asks Iranians to Use Helpline to Report Domestic Violence
Iranian Vice-President for Women and Family Affairs has encouraged people to contact a helpline to report the cases of domestic violence or child maltreatment as people have been told to stay home to stop the spread of coronavirus.
Photo of Old Iranian Woman Sleeping on Male Nurse’s Lap Goes Viral
A photo has gone viral in Iran showing an old woman infected with the novel coronavirus sleeping on the lap of a young male nurse on the floor.
Iranian Medical Staff Wearing Masks Speak via Poems on Their Suits
A group of medical workers in Iran have been seen in protective suits bearing poems and sentences that bring to mind their relentless efforts in the fight against the coronavirus outbreak.
Art Dubai Online Catalogue Displaying Iranian Works of Art
As the outbreak of coronavirus has postponed the 14th edition of Art Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, organizers of the international fair have exhibited the works of art from a number of Iranian galleries in the online catalogue of the event.
German Doctor Visits Iran to Travel Ancient Route on Horseback
While the outbreak of coronavirus pandemic has cancelled the tours and flights in nearly all countries across the world, a German doctor has packed up and visited Iran to travel an ancient route near the ruins of Persepolis in southern Iran on horseback.
“Send Me to Jail”, Iranian Judge Asks Prosecutor after Mistaken Ruling
An Iranian adjudicator in a court in Tehran has submitted a peculiar request, asking the prosecutor general of the capital to indict him for issuing a mistaken ruling that had placed a defendant in custody unjustly.
Persian-Speaking Foreign Media Carrying ‘Biased’ Reports on COVID-19 Outbreak in Iran
A report by Iran’s official news agency IRNA has analyzed the way certain foreign Persian-speaking media outlets cover the developments pertaining to the coronavirus outbreak in Iran, saying the “biased and unprofessional” coverage comes as no surprise
Nadushan; An Iranian City without Any COVID-19 Cases
Coronavirus is spreading in all parts of Iran's Yazd province and has even affected many of its villages. The number of people living with corona in Yazd province has exceeded 1,200, but the populous city of Nadushan has not reported any coronavirus cases so far.
Iranian Artist Tells How It Is to Spend 10 Years in Self-Isolation
While the outbreak of coronavirus in the world has turned self-isolation into an effective precautionary measure to protect the people’s health, an Iranian artist tells the story of his reclusive life over the past 10 years, saying that living in quarantine is not as difficult as it may seem.
Iran to Allocate $250,000 to Make up for Tourism Industry Losses
Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts says the ministry is pursuing the allocation of about $250,000 to compensate for the damages to Iran's tourism infrastructure.