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Half of global population faced extreme heat due to climate change: Study

Half the world endured an additional month of extreme heat over the past year because of manmade climate change, a new study found Friday.

Esteghlal clinches Iran’s Hazfi Cup title after extra-time victory over Malavan

Iran's Esteghlal FC were crowned champions of the 2023–2024 Hazfi Cup after edging past Malavan with a 1–0 victory in extra time on Thursday night at Imam Khomeini Stadium in Arak, western Iran.

Iranian Official: Nurse migration drops sharply amid renewed hope, govt. support

Iran’s Deputy Health Minister for Nursing Affairs, Dr. Abbas Ebadi, announced a significant decline in nurse migration in 2024.

Saudi interior minister hails positive ties with Iran in Hajj talks

Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif expressed satisfaction with the current state of Iran-Saudi relations, stating that the positive ties between the two countries benefit both the region and the broader Islamic world.

Iranian cleric Ghasemian released from Saudi custody

Iranian cleric Gholamreza Ghasemian, reportedly close to principlist politician Saeed Jalili, has been released from detention in Saudi Arabia following efforts by Iran’s consulate.

Iranian MP urges legal action against cleric Ghasemian over remarks in Saudi Arabia

Mohammad-Mehdi Shahriari, a member of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, has called for legal proceedings against cleric Gholamreza Ghasemian following his controversial remarks in Saudi Arabia, which many view as diplomatically damaging.

Iran faces worst water crisis in decades amid 40% drop in rainfall

Iran is facing one of its most critical water years on record, with national rainfall down by 40% compared to last year, pushing key water reservoirs to the brink of crisis, a senior official has warned.

Iran’s Hajj authority urges pilgrims to avoid divisive acts following controversial remarks

In response to recent controversial comments made by cleric Gholamreza Ghasemian, Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization has called on pilgrims to respect Saudi laws and avoid actions that could create discord during the annual Hajj.

Aluminum company in Iran fined for pollution, ordered to plant 100,000 trees

As part of a court ruling over air pollution charges, the Iran Aluminum Company (IRALCO) has been ordered to plant and maintain 100,000 trees over a two-year period.

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.

Iran’s Shabanpour wins U18 tennis world tour title

Iranian tennis player Hana Shabanpour claimed the championship title at the ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors (J30), held in Isfahan, Iran.

Iran’s Afsaneh Hessamifard one step away from mountaineering history

Afsaneh Hessamifard, an Iranian doctor and accomplished mountaineer, has successfully summited Kangchenjunga, the world’s third-highest peak at 8,586 meters, marking her 13th ascent of the world’s 14 peaks over 8,000 meters.

Iran’s para-karate team wins 4th Asian championship title

The Iranian national para-karate team has claimed the championship title at the 4th Asian Para-Karate Championships held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

Iranian women crowned Asian Alysh wrestling champions

Iran’s women’s national Alysh wrestling team clinched the championship title in the classic style category at the Asian Alysh Wrestling Championships held Friday in New Delhi, India.

Caspian Sea water levels dropping at alarming rate, Iran’s environment chief warns

Iran’s Vice President and Head of the Department of Environment, Shina Ansari, has warned that the Caspian Sea is facing an “unprecedented ecological threat” as its water levels continue to decline at an alarming rate.

President Pezeshkian performs heart surgery during trip to Tabriz

In a rare and symbolic gesture, Iranian President Dr. Massoud Pezeshkian, a renowned heart surgeon, donned his surgical gown once again and performed open-heart surgery at Shahid Madani Hospital in Tabriz during his provincial visit to East Azarbaijan.

Iran urges WHO to address refugee health amid regional crises

At the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Iran’s Health Minister Mohammad Reza Zafarghandi called on the World Health Organization (WHO) to give greater attention to the healthcare needs of over 4.5 million refugees residing in Iran.

Iranian doctors remove 47 metal screws from man’s stomach without surgery

In an extraordinary medical case, Iranian doctors have successfully removed 47 sharp metal screws from the stomach of a 60-year-old man, without the need for surgery.

Iran faces severe water stress amid 40% decline in dam inflows

Iran is experiencing a significant hydrological drought, with inflows to the country’s dam reservoirs decreasing by 40% compared to last year, a senior official from the Ministry of Energy has warned.

Reverse brain drain expected in Iran’s medical sector, says health ministry official

Iran may soon witness a reverse brain drain in its medical sector, according to Hossein Hosseini, Deputy Minister of Education at the Ministry of Health.

Iran on the verge of falling into ‘demographic black hole’

Iran is experiencing a critical demographic transition, with over 10 million unmarried youth of marriageable age and a fertility rate below the replacement threshold of 2.1, experts warn.

Funeral held for veteran Iranian sports photographer Hamidreza Darajati

The funeral ceremony for Hamidreza Darajati, a seasoned sports photographer and member of the Iranian Press Photographers Association, was held this Sunday noon in front of the House of Artists in Tehran.

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.

Iran national team defeat China to claim third place and qualify for Women’s Futsal World Cup

In a decisive performance at the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup 2025, Iran’s women’s national futsal team secured a 3–1 victory over China in the third-place playoff match held on Saturday.

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