Iran Hosts Traditional Contests in Honour of Water
The fourth round of traditional “Kander Keshi” and “Jahleh Keshi” competitions has been held in a neighbourhood in the port city of Bandar Abbas, southern Iran.
Saudi Tribesmen Not Allowed to See Their Wives’ Faces
Men in a number of tribes in southern Saudi Arabia are banned forever from seeing the faces of their female family members including their wives.
Russia Luring Iranian Airlines to Buy Sukhoi Superjet
Amid the controversies over the delivery of Boeing and Airbus passenger planes to Iran, a Russian-built Sukhoi Superjet 100 has landed at Tehran's Mehrabad Airport with a team of engineers on board to make Iran interested in purchasing the airliner.
BBC Totally Blind to Nationwide Feb. 11 Rallies in Iran
The BBC was one of the few media outlets which did not at all cover nationwide rallies in Iran on February 11, marking the anniversary of the victory of Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution.
Iran’s Qeshm Island Hosts 2nd Int’l Marathon Contest
The 2nd edition of an international marathon contest has been held in Iran's Qeshm Island, on the coasts of the Persian Gulf, with the participation of 348 runners from five countries.
Plane’s Windscreen Struck by Eagle during Landing (+Video)
A viral video shows a large bird, most probably an eagle, striking the windscreen of an ATR plane landing at an airport in northern Iran.
Triplets Named “Jerusalem, Capital, Palestine” to Protest Trump’s Decision (+Video)
A Palestinian couple has chosen symbolic names for their new-born triplets to show their protest against US President Donald Trump’s decision to recognise Jerusalem al-Quds as the capital of the Israeli regime.
Iranian Artist Teaching Quake-Hit Children How to Paint
A painter from the quake-hit city of Sarpol-e Zahab in Western Iran has lost everything he had in the recent quake, but is still hopeful about the future, and tries to raise the morale of his compatriots.
Hard-Working Women Build 5km Road in Western Iran
A group of women in Iran’s Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province have built a 5-kilometre road to a remote village by doing tough jobs like operating cranes, graders, trucks, and tractors.
Persian Rugs of Sistan Globally Recognized at WIPO
The hand-woven carpets produced in the southeastern Iranian region of Sistan have been registered internationally by the World Intellectual Property Organization.
“Public Discontent, Distrust among Root Causes of Iran Protests”
A report by Iran’s Interior Ministry has revealed that public dissatisfaction and distrust along with plots by foreign enemies have been the root causes of the recent unrest in Iran.
People of Iran’s Bushehr Mourn for Sanchi Oil Tanker Victims (+Video)
The people of Bushehr in southern Iran have gone into mourning for the victims of the Iranian oil tanker Sanchi in their own traditional way.
Vank Cathedral to Be Registered as Iranian World Heritage
After registering three churches in the World Heritage List, Iran is trying to add other Armenian cathedrals like Isfahan's "Vank" to this list.
Italian Paper Hails Yazd as Shining Pearl of Iran
An Italian daily newspaper has described the historic city of Yazd in central Iran as one of the major cultural heritage sites registered by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
11-Year-Old Car Designer Makes Headlines in Iran
An eleven-year-old boy with innovative ideas in car design and aerospace has hit the headlines in Iran after receiving invitations to work for world giants and teach at several universities.
Special Places to Be Built for Protest Gatherings in Tehran
Tehran’s City Council has passed a plan that urges the municipality to build special places in the capital city for holding protest gatherings by Iranian citizens.
Muslims Join Christians in New Year Celebrations in Iran
Christians and Muslims get together in Christian New Year celebrations in Iran in a show of solidarity and rapport between followers of the two religions.
Telegram in Dilemma over Keeping One Channel or 40 Million Users
Iran has imposed “temporary” restrictions on the extremely popular messaging app Telegram after the messenger refused to block a channel that promotes violence and riot in the Islamic Republic. But is Telegram ready to lose millions of its users?
Christmas Shopping Thrives in Iranian Capital
Christmas shopping has gained growing popularity among Iranian people from all religions and walks of life during the past years.
Museum of Sound to Open in Iran’s Tabriz
A museum of sound is to open in the Iranian city of Tabriz, showcasing a whole range of new and old musical instruments and other items related to sound.
Iranian “Queen of Snakes” Breaks Record of Kissing Forked Tongues
An Iranian woman named Faezeh Gholami says she has kissed the forked tongue of a snake for eleven times to set a record. The daredevil woman says she did this dangerous thing to become known as “Iran’s Queen of Snakes”.
Iranian Media Urged to Report Corruption at All Levels
Iran’s top security official has underlined the need to constantly fight corruption, urging local media to accurately report proven cases of corruption at all levels.
Qatar to Use Iran’s Kish Island for World Cup 2022
Qatari Football Federation officials are planning to visit Iran’s Kish Island to prepare the grounds for the Persian Gulf resort’s hosting of Qatar 2022 World Cup teams.
Iranian Scientists Produce Sweets for Diabetics from Seaweeds
Two Iranian scientists have managed to produce special sweets for patients with diabetes using a special kind of seaweed.
Iranian Cleric Refereeing Football Matches in Top Division
An Iranian cleric studying advanced jurisprudence also works as a top football referee and martial arts instructor.