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Fire contained at major refinary in Abadan, southern Iran

A fire that broke out earlier on Saturday at Unit 70 of the Abadan Oil Refinery, in southern Iran, has been fully contained thanks to the tireless efforts of emergency and operational teams.

Smoke from fire in Hoor al-Azim wetland forces remote work in six cities in Iran’s Khuzestan province

Authorities in Iran’s southern Khuzestan province have announced that government offices in six cities will operate remotely on Saturday, due to heavy air pollution caused by smoke drifting from a fire in the Iraqi section of the Hoor al-Azim wetland.

Iran says clear evidence indicates Israel involvement in AMIA case

The Foreign Ministry of the Islamic Republic of Iran emphasized the need to restore the reputation of Iranian citizens accused in the 1994 bombing of the AMIA Jewish community center in Argentina, asserting that there is “clear and undeniable evidence” of Israeli influence and pressure aimed at falsely implicating Iranians in the case.

Tehran fire department: Recent gas blasts not linked to sabotage

The head of Tehran's Fire Department has dismissed speculation that recent gas-related explosions in the capital are linked to sabotage or security threats, calling such incidents routine and preventable.

Iran’s Gas company denies sabotage behind recent blasts, cites domestic causes

In its first official response to a series of explosions in recent days, the National Iranian Gas Company (NIGC) dismissed any possibility of sabotage or terrorism, attributing the incidents to domestic causes and improper gas usage.

Recent explosions in Iran: Annual gas incident statistics offer crucial context

In recent days, amid intense media coverage and news campaigns surrounding explosions in various cities across Iran, there has been speculation about the origins of these incidents. However, Iran’s official institutions largely attribute these explosions to gas leaks in the buildings.

Gas leaks blamed for recent explosions across Iran, officials deny security threat

A series of recent explosions and fires across several Iranian cities have been attributed to gas leaks and negligence in safety protocols without any Israeli involvement following the 12-day war in June nixed, according to Iranian officials.

2,000 Iranians injured in Zionist regime’s attacks treated and discharged

Iran’s Ministry of Health and Medical Education says that 2,000 people injured in recent attacks by the Zionist regime have been successfully treated and discharged from hospitals across the country.

Another Iranian hospital targeted in Israeli rocket attack 

A hospital in Tehran was struck by a rocket attack on Friday morning, marking the latest in a string of assaults carried out by the Zionist regime. 

Iran vows retaliation after Israeli strikes assassinate top commanders, hit multiple cities

The Iranian government has pledged a forceful and comprehensive response following a wave of Israeli airstrikes early Friday that assassinated dozens, including top military leaders and civilians.

Methanol plant fire in southern Iran leaves 3 dead, 10 injured

A fire and explosion at the Kaveh Methanol Petrochemical Plant in Bandar Dayyer, Bushehr Province, has left at least three people dead and ten others injured, according to local emergency officials. The incident occurred around 11:05 a.m. on Wednesday.

Iran’s first seismology professor, Bahram Akasheh, dies at 89

Dr. Bahram Akasheh, widely regarded as the father of seismology in Iran, has passed away at the age of 89.

Gas leak at Shiraz refinery in southern Iran kills three

The death toll from a gas leak at the Shiraz Oil Refining Company (SORC), in southern Iran, has risen to three, local officials confirmed on Sunday.

Photo of Iranian female firefighters battling blaze goes viral

A photo capturing female firefighters actively participating in extinguishing an early Sunday morning blaze in Tehran has gone viral on social media, drawing widespread attention and praise.

Land subsidence reaches 10 meters from Naqsh-e Rostam, 300 meters from Persepolis

Alarm is growing over land subsidence near some of Iran’s most iconic cultural heritage sites.

Fatal crash at Tehran’s Azadi racetrack sparks outcry over safety standards

A tragic accident at Tehran’s Azadi motorsport complex has raised serious concerns about racing safety standards in Iran.

Iranian sports photographer dies of injuries after racing accident in Tehran

Famous Iranian sports photographer Hamidreza Darajati has died of severe injuries sustained during a crash at the Azadi racetrack in Tehran.

Death toll from Iran’s Shahid Rajaee Port explosion rises to 58

Authorities in Iran’s southern Hormozgan Province have confirmed that the death toll from the recent explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port has risen to 58, following the death of another injured victim.

Fire erupts at Tehran hotel, 130 evacuated safely

A fire broke out early Sunday morning at a hotel on Mofatteh Street in central Tehran, prompting the evacuation of approximately 130 people, according to the Tehran Fire Department.

Eight family members fall into 50-meter agricultural well in Iran’s Kuhdasht

Eight members of a family in Iran’s western city of Kuhdasht fell into a 50-meter-deep agricultural well on Saturday, according to Kuhdasht Governor Morad Naseri.

Details emerge on Iranian women’s rights advocate, media personality Zahra Mirzaei’s murder 

Zahra Mirzaei, a 36-year-old Iranian women's rights activist and a PhD candidate in law, was brutally murdered in her Tehran home in what authorities describe as a premeditated crime by her cousin and his wife, allegedly motivated by greed. 

Severe weather casualties in Iran rise to 9 dead, 86 injured

Extreme weather events across Iran over the past week have resulted in at least 9 fatalities and 86 injuries, according to the country’s Emergency Medical Services Organization.

Iranian Judiciary chief: Two arrested over port explosion

Iran’s Judiciary Chief has announced the arrest of two people in connection with the recent deadly explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port in Hormozgan Province.

Final death toll from Iran port explosion revised to 57

The Chief Justice of Hormozgan Province has announced a revision to the official death toll from the recent explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port in southern Iran.

Families of missing victims rally outside site of Iran port blast

A group of 30 to 40 people have gathered in front of the main entrance of Shahid Rajaee Port, in southern Iran, seeking answers about their missing family members a week after the explosion at the port.

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