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Police: 185 die in Iran road accidents during Nowruz holidays

The commander of Iran's traffic police says 185 people have died in road accidents since the start of Nowruz holidays on March 15.

Millions of Iranians participate in Laylat al-Qadr night vigils

Millions of people in several Iranian cities, including the holy cities of Mashhad and Qom, participated on Friday in night vigils and prayers to mark Laylat al-Qadr, or the Night of Destiny, one of the holiest occasions in Islam that commemorates the revelation of the Holy Qur’an to Prophet Muhammad over 14 centuries ago.

Quakes hit Iran’s Natanz, Isfahan Province

Several earthquakes have hit an area near the central Iranian city of Natanz several hours apart.

167 lives lost in road accidents in Iran over 5 days during Nowruz Holiday

Iran’s Traffic Police reported a tragic toll of 167 fatalities and 4,751 injuries in road accidents during the first five days of the Nowruz holiday travel period, which began on March 15.

Iran defeats UAE 2-0 in world cup qualifier amid stadium controversy

Iran’s national football team, known as Team Melli, secured a crucial 2-0 victory against the UAE in the seventh round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

21 people killed in road accidents across Iran in 24 hours

Iran’s traffic police commander said on Wednesday that 21 people have died in road accidents across Iran over the past 24 hours.

Chaos in Iran’s Chaharshanbe Suri: 15 dead, over 1,000 injured, air pollution spikes

Iran’s Chaharshanbe Suri celebrations, marking the last Wednesday eve of the Persian New Year, turned tragic as 15 people lost their lives and over 1,000 were injured, according to the head of Iran’s Emergency Organization.

Feast held at Iran’s Imam Reza Shrine during Ramadan

As the auspicious birth anniversary of Imam Hasan Mujtaba (PBUH), the second Shia Imam, approaches, more than one thousand pilgrims and residents of Mashhad gathered on Sunday night at the Imam Hasan Mujtaba (PBUH) Courtyard of the Imam Reza (PBUH) Shrine to partake in a special Iftar banquet.

Road accidents: Third leading cause of death in Iran, costing $200k per fatality

Road accidents have been identified as the third leading cause of death in Iran, following cardiovascular diseases and cancer, according to the acting president of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences.

Iranian company develops affordable brain surgery navigation system

An Iranian knowledge-based company has successfully developed a domestically-produced neurosurgical navigation system that assists surgeons in precisely locating tumors during complex brain surgeries, minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissues and improving surgical outcomes.

Tehran faces severe water crisis as reservoir levels plummet

Tehran residents are being urged to prepare for a severe water crisis as reservoir levels in the capital’s main dams have reached critically low levels.

Heavenly banquet: 270-meter Iftar spread lights up Tehran’s Tabiat bridge

In celebration of the midway point of the holy month of Ramadan and the auspicious birth anniversary of Imam Hassan al-Mojtaba (AS), a 270-meter-long Iftar table was set up on Tehran’s iconic Tabiat Bridge.

Iran unveils first Artificial Intelligence platform

The first initial version of Iran's national open-source artificial intelligence platform was launched in Tehran on Saturday.

Oil tanker fire contained at Bandar Imam Khomeini port

A fire broke out on an empty oil tanker anchored at Bandar Imam Khomeini’s inner anchorage at 8:30 a.m. today. Captain Sajad Sabzivand, providing details of the incident, stated that the vessel’s commander reported visible smoke and flames on deck via a radio call to the port’s traffic control center.

Iran’s population surpasses 86 million: Statistical Center data

Iran’s population has officially exceeded 86 million, as reported by the Statistical Center of Iran on Wednesday.

Boeing grounded in Shiraz, southern Iran, due to eagle collision

It was not a day for flying high at Shiraz Airport in southern Iran as a Boeing 737 operated by Fly Persia was grounded by an unexpected feathered foe.

Iranian Forensics Org.: 78 people killed in Chaharshanbeh Suri incidents in 4 years

Iran’s Forensics Organization says 78 people have lost their lives across Iran in Chaharshanbeh Suri incidents during a four-year period from the Persian year of 1399 (starting on March 21, 2020) unto 1402.

‘Iran’s Daughters, Pride of the World’

Following the International Paralympic Committee’s recognition of Iranian Paralympic women as the world’s leading nation in developing women’s Paralympic sports, a new mural was unveiled at Vali-e Asr Square in Tehran.

Water crisis in Tehran: Karaj Dam nears depletion

Karaj Dam, one of the most critical sources of drinking water for the Iranian capital Tehran, is facing an unprecedented crisis as its water reserves plummet to alarming levels.

Iran’s Hosseini named in AFC Champions League Round of 16 Best XI

Captain and goalkeeper of Iran’s Esteghlal FC, Seyed Hossein Hosseini, has been included in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC)’s Best XI for the first leg of the AFC Champions League Round of 16.

Iran wins runner-up position in Asian Women’s Kabaddi Championship

Iran has won the runner-up position in the final match of the sixth Asian Women's Kabaddi Championship.

Iran’s Kiani becomes world’s best taolu athlete in 2024

Zahra Kiani, an Iranian wushu practitioner, has been selected as the top taolu athlete of 2024.

Iran’s president joins national campaign to reduce road accidents, calls for responsible driving

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has joined the national campaign "No to Accidents" to address the country’s alarming road accident statistics, urging citizens to prioritize safety and responsibility while driving.

President Pezeshkian congratulates Muslim leaders on holy month of Ramadan

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has offered his congratulations to leaders of Muslim states on the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, expressing hope that their collective efforts will strengthen cooperation among Muslim nations.

Cristiano Ronaldo to miss match against Iran’s Esteghlal due to injury, says Saudi league

Cristiano Ronaldo will miss Al-Nassr’s crucial AFC Champions League match against Iran’s Esteghlal due to injury, according to the Saudi Pro League.

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