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Environment

Heavy traffic in northern Iran roads as Tehran residents flee pollution during closures

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The Iranian capital Tehran's severe air pollution has led to the closure of schools, universities, and government offices in the province, excluding Damavand and Firuzkuh, on Wednesday and Thursday, which has triggered a mass exodus from the capital to northern provinces.
Environment

Schools, universities, offices in Tehran province closed due to air pollution

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Due to persistent air pollution, schools, universities, and government offices in Tehran Province, except for Damavand and Firouzkouh counties, will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday.
Healthcare

Iran Health Minister: 50k Iranians die of air pollution each year

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Iran's Health Minister Mohammad Reza Zafargandi has raised alarming concerns about air pollution, stating that approximately 50,000 lives are lost annually in Iran due to its effects.
Environment

Schools in multiple Iranian provinces remain closed due to air pollution

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Due to ongoing air pollution, schools in several Iranian provinces including Tehran have remained closed, and various preventive measures have been implemented to ensure the health and safety of residents.
Sport

Iran wins first ever championship at Asian Deaf Games

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Iran won the 10th Asian Deaf Games in Malaysia before the end of the tournament, the first championship secured by the country.
Incidents

Ex-national Iranian boxer killed by brother in family dispute

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Ali Jamali, a 28-year-old former national boxer from Shahr-e Kord, southwestern Iran, was tragically killed by his brother on Friday following a family dispute.
Environment

Severe air pollution forces school closures across Iran

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Educational activities for kindergartens, preschools, and exceptional schools in Iranian capital Tehran and several other cities have been suspended for Saturday and Sunday and primary schools switched to online classes due to severe air pollution. 
Sport

Iran’s deaf Greco-Roman wrestling team snatch Asian championship

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On the seventh day of the Deaf Asian Games in Malaysia, Iran's Greco-Roman wrestling team claimed the Asian championship. 
Sport

Iranian Runner Wins 12th Gold at Asian Deaf Games in Malaysia 

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Maryam Abdifar, a female Iranian national runner, secured the championship title and the gold medal at the 10th Asian Deaf Games held in Malaysia. 
Science and Technology

Iran successfully launches Saman-1 into orbit

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Iran has successfully launched the Saman-1 orbital transfer unit into orbit using the Simorgh satellite carrier. 
Incidents

Earthquakes in Iran’s Khuzestan injure 29, cause widespread damage

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A series of earthquakes struck Iran’s Khuzestan province on Thursday, injuring 29 people and causing significant damage to nearly 300 homes, according to provincial governor. Among the injured, 28 were treated as outpatients, while one person remains hospitalized.
Incidents

Earthquakes in Iran’s Khuzestan injure 29, cause damage

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The governor of the southern Iranian province of Khuzestan announced that earthquakes on Thursday injured at least 29 people and damaged nearly 300 homes in the province.
Incidents

Quakes jolt Khuzestan in Iran’s south

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Two relatively strong earthquakes hit the southern Iranian province of Khuzestan on Thursday morning.
Sport

Late Iranian goalkeeper Hejazi named as Asia’s best goalie throughout history  

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Iran’s former Team Melli goalie Nasser Hejazi has been selected as the best keeper of the Asian Continent by Football Mad, a website consisting of a passionate team of football journalists and experts. 
Science and Technology

Iranian researcher’s project picked at BRICS Young Scientists Event

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An Iranian researcher's project has been lauded at the 7th BRICS Young Scientists Forum held in Sochi, Russia.
Sport

Pictures: Kitarich skate competitions held in Tehran

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The Kitarich Skate Cup competitions were held on Friday in Tehran's Water and Fire Park. The event featured thrilling contests in two disciplines: Roller Freestyle (Aggressive) and Skateboarding, showcasing impressive skills and performances from the participants.
Sport

Iran assures AFC of safety, security for hosting int’l matches

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The president of the Iranian Football Federation has reached out to the President of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), Sheikh Salman, to assure him of Iran's capability to safely host international matches in a safe and secure environment.
Sport

Iranian men’s team secures silver at Karate World Cup

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Iran's karate team emerged on Sunday as the runner-up at the Karate World Cup, held in Spain, after a tough final against Egypt.
Healthcare

12% of deaths in Iran attributed to air pollution, study reveals

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Air pollution is currently the most significant environmental health risk in Iran, accounting for 12% of deaths in the country, according to the head of the Air Pollution Research Center at Tehran University of Medical Sciences.
Sport

Iran’s National 7-a-Side football team clinches World Cup title in Spain

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Iran's national 7-a-side football team emerged victorious by defeating Ukraine at the FIFA 7-a-Side World Cup, held in Spain starting on November 19.
Education

Minister of science: 25% of Iranian university professors emigrated due to economic challenges 

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Iran’s Minister of Science, Research, and Technology, Hossein Simayee Saraf, addressed on Thursday academic migration and economic challenges in the country, expressing grave concern over the emigration of 25 percent of university professors in recent years. 
Sport

Iranian sports commentator criticizes FIFA for not expelling Israel from the World Cup

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Iranian football commentator has expressed disgust at FIFA for not expelling Israel from the World Cup despite having committed genocide in Gaza.
Middle East

Iran treats 500 victims of Lebanon pager explosions

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Iran's Health Minister Mohammad Reza Zafarghandi says Iranian medical teams have performed 1,500 surgeries to treat 500 victims of the pager explosions in Lebanon perpetrated by Israel.
Healthcare

Iran faces demographic challenge as births drop below one million for first time

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Iranian Health Minister Mohammad Reza Zafarghandi announced that the number of births in Iran is projected to fall below one million for the first time in 2024.
Sport

Iran defeats Kyrgyzstan 3-2 in thrilling world cup qualifier

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In a hard-fought encounter, Iran’s national football team defeated Kyrgyzstan 3-2, maintaining their undefeated streak in Group A of the World Cup qualifiers and solidifying their position as group leader with 16 points.
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