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Iran’s Esteghlal secure qualification after decisive away win in Manama, Bahrain

Esteghlal Tehran booked their place in the knockout stage of the AFC second-tier club competition with a convincing 3–0 victory over Bahrain’s Al-Muharraq in the second leg played in Manama.

Iran reports decline in respiratory infections as influenza peak persists in 12 provinces

Iran’s Ministry of Health has reported a decline in the overall number of respiratory infections nationwide, while warning that influenza activity remains elevated in several provinces.

Paya (Tolou-3) satellite marks Iran’s leap into a new generation of Earth imaging

Iran has unveiled the Paya (Tolou-3) satellite, a domestically built Earth observation satellite that represents a significant advancement in the country’s space imaging capabilities.

School closures, traffic restrictions announced across Iranian provinces amid pollution, health concerns

Authorities in several Iranian provinces have announced school closures and emergency measures for Tuesday as air pollution, influenza risks and cold weather raise public health concerns.

Iranian Zurkhaneh team win India World Cup

The Iranian national Zurkhaneh team celebrated first place, claiming the championship at the World Cup held in India.

22-year-old Iranian wrestling prodigy named world’s strongest Greco-Roman wrestler

22-year-old Iranian wrestling sensation Saeed Esmaeili, a world and Olympic gold medalist, has been named the most dominant Greco-Roman wrestler in the world for 2025.

Report: Dengue fever cases surge in southern Iran, raising public health alarm

A sharp rise in dengue fever cases in Iran’s southern province of Hormozgan has raised serious concerns among health authorities, with infections increasing more than twelvefold compared to last year, Sharq reported.

Rooftop football skills of two Iranian village teenagers go viral

A video showing the football skills of two teenage boys from a rural area in Iran has gone viral on social media.

Commemorative stamp marking Prophet Muhammad’s 1,500th birth anniv. unveiled

In a ceremony marking the 1,500th anniversary of the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), a commemorative postage stamp was unveiled in Tehran with the participation of Iranian First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref.

Red Crescent: 24 Iranian provinces affected by weather-related disasters

The Iranian Red Crescent Society announced on Friday that 18,000 people affected by snowstorms, blizzards, and flooding, particularly in the southern regions of the country, have benefited from the Red Crescent’s relief operations.

Iranian Red Crescent rescuer dies while saving flood victims in Jahrom

An Iranian Red Crescent rescuer lost his life during rescue operations amid severe flooding in the southern city of Jahrom, officials said on Friday.

Body of missing Iranian female mountaineer found on Mount Damavand

Iranian media, citing the Mazandaran Red Crescent, say the body of Tahereh Haseli, a female mountaineer who had embarked on a solo ascent of Mount Damavand, was discovered Tuesday at an altitude of 4,600 meters on the southern face of the peak.

South Korean court issues verdict in case involving Iranian track and field team members

A court in South Korea has issued its verdict in the case involving four members of Iran’s national track and field delegation who were arrested during the Asian Athletics Championships.

Iran reports spread of Influenza A virus with fatal cases

A leading Iranian infectious disease specialist has warned of the widespread circulation of an Influenza A virus across the country, saying the strain has high transmission rates and has resulted in fatalities.

Iran traffic police warn of ‘human tragedy’ as road deaths reach 20,000 annually

Iran’s traffic police say around 20,000 people lose their lives in road accidents each year, while nearly 400,000 others are injured, with 10 to 15 percent of the injured suffering permanent disabilities, calling the figures a “human tragedy.”

One-fifth of Iran’s population to be elderly by 2050, expert warns

Iran is facing a rapidly accelerating population aging trend, with people aged 65 and over expected to make up around one-fifth of the country’s population by 2050, according to Amirhossein Ghasemi, CEO of the Hamyari Institute.

Iran’s women’s youth goalball team wins gold at Para-Asian Youth Games in Dubai

Iran’s women’s youth goalball team has claimed the championship at the Para-Asian Youth Games in Dubai.

Minister: Worst of flu wave to end in Iran in 3 weeks   

Iran’s Minister of Health Mohammad Reza Zafarghandi has said the country is expected to exit the peak of the influenza outbreak within two to three weeks.

Covid-19 vaccines linked to heart damage: Report

Certain Covid-19 vaccines can trigger immune responses that may inflame heart tissue and lead to potentially fatal complications in rare cases, with young men being especially susceptible, a new study has revealed.

Iran named world’s best Greco-Roman wrestling team for 2025

The United World Wrestling (UWW) has named Iran’s national Greco-Roman wrestling team the world’s best team for 2025, the federation announced on its official social media page.

Nationwide ceremonies mark Mother’s Day and Women’s Day in Iran

Iran marked the concurrent observance of Mother’s Day and Women’s Day on Thursday, a nationwide celebration dedicated to honoring the central role women play within families and across society.

Influenza wave in Iran claims over 100 lives as new vaccine-evasive strain spreads

Iran is experiencing a sharp rise in influenza cases linked to a new vaccine-evasive strain, with at least 101 deaths reported so far, according to the Ministry of Health.

President Pezeshkian attends ceremony marking Women’s Day

An official ceremony was held in Tehran on Wednesday to mark Women’s Day – a day ahead of the nationwide ceremonies on the occasion – attended by President Massoud Pezeshkian.

Concerns over US visas for Iran players ahead of 2026 World Cup preparations

The head of Iran’s Football Federation, Mehdi Taj, has warned that some national team players and staff may be denied US visas ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, saying the federation must be prepared with alternative options for affected squad members.

Three Shahid Beheshti University scholars ranked among top one percent most-cited worldwide

Three researchers from Shahid Beheshti University have been named among the world’s top one percent most-cited scientists in 2024, according to a new report by the Islamic World Science Citation Center (ISC).

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