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Iranian para taekwondo athlete buys father trailer truck, using medals

Iranian para taekwondo athlete Zahra Rahimi who gained recognition for representing Iran at the 2024 Summer Paralympics has hit the headlines in Iran for buying her father a trailer truck, using her medals.

Iran’s Sunni Muslim cleric withdraws complaint against eulogist for insult

A Sunni Muslim cleric in Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan province, has withdrawn his complaint after he sued a eulogist for insulting him. Molavi Abdolhamid, the top Sunni authority in Iran, said he decided to withdraw the complaint against the eulogist after he admitted to his mistake.

Severe air pollution shuts Tehran primary schools

Primary schools in the Iranian capital Tehran are closed on Tuesday for the second straight day due to the worsening air pollution crisis.

New details emerge from 29-month hostage ordeal in Iran’s Rasht

A bizarre hostage situation in Rasht, northern Iran, has come to light, revealing the harrowing ordeal of nine family members held captive for 29 months, whose details have been confirmed by the Iranian Judiciary.

Iran’s Shamsaei nominated for best futsal coach in 2024

Vahid Shamsaei, the head coach of Iran's national futsal team, is among the top ten nominees for the Best Coach in the World in 2024.

Iranian Nano kit makes rapid detection of colon cancer easy

An Iranian knowledge-based company has made a significant advancement in disease diagnosis by introducing a nano kit for the rapid detection of colon cancer.

Iranian striker Sardar Azmoun among top international goal scorers

In a recent ranking by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS), Sardar Azmoun from Iran has secured his place among the top 20 international goal scorers.

Iran and Ankara University to bolster cultural and scientific ties

Iranian Cultural Attaché in Turkey Seyed Ghasem Nazemi has discussed the expansion of cultural and scientific collaborations with the Ankara University's Faculty of Language, History, and Geography during a meeting with Erfan Albayrak, the dean of faculty.

Iranian culture minister congratulates Christians on Christmas, New Year

Iran’s Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Seyed Abbas Salehi, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Christians in Iran on the occasion of the birth of Jesus Christ and the New Year.

Iranian researcher develops method for rapid diagnosis of Parkinson

An Iranian researcher has developed a novel method for the early detection of Parkinson based on the color change of gold nanoparticles when in contact with the saliva of patients suffering from the disease.

2025 New Year’s celebration kicks off in Tehran

The 2025 New Year's celebration commenced early Wednesday morning in Iranian capital Tehran, with a gathering of Christians who participated in the event.

Iran becomes third country to develop rapid gas detection kits for oil, mining industries

Iranian scientists have developed the technical know-how to produce rapid gas detection kits, making Iran the third country to achieve this feat.

Iran’s Farzan Ahmadi crowned best junior boxer in Asia

Farzan Ahmadi, a promising and talented boxer from Iran and an Asian gold medalist, has been named the best junior boxer in Asia.

The unhealed wound of Bam: 21 years on

In the early hours of Friday, December 26, 2003, the ancient city of the southeastern Iranian city of Bam, with its structures built from mud bricks, trembled for 12 seconds.

Iranian company unveils vacuum distillation device for oil product quality measurement

An Iranian knowledge-based company has developed a vacuum distillation device that is now being used for the quality assessment of oil products in the country.

Christmas spirit in Tehran

As the New Year 2025 approaches, a warm and festive atmosphere envelops Iran’s capital of Tehran, resonating with the joy and anticipation of Armenian Christian compatriots, who eagerly prepare for the season, adorning their homes and churches with beautiful Christmas decorations.

Iranian president meets Christians, urges solidarity

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has expressed solidarity with Christians, highlighting endeavours for peaceful coexistence in Iran in an atmosphere of tranquility, justice and affection.

Iran to unveil first AI-equipped oil well

The Iranian Vice President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy has announced the inauguration of Iran's first Well, Reservoir, Facility Management (WRFM) Center to optimize real-time management of wells, reservoirs, and surface facilities using advanced data.

Vank Church, Jolfa district in Iran’s Isfahan decorated for New Year

As the New Year 2025 approaches, Vank Church and the Jolfa district in Iran’s central province of Isfahan have been beautifully decorated.

Tehran’s air quality in red zone, elementary schools closed

Air pollution in the Iranian capital Tehran reached its peak on Tuesday, with the air quality index standing at 160, indicating unhealthy conditions for all groups.

Iran’s interior minister warns population crisis looms

Iranian Interior Minister, Eskandar Momeni, has raised alarms over the nation's declining population growth, warning that if the current trend continues, Iran's population could drop below 40 million in eight decades, which he described as a “major catastrophe.”

Sacked Persepolis coach Garrido bids emotional farewell

Juan Carlos Garrido, the former head coach of Persepolis, shared an emotional farewell message on his Instagram page following his departure from the Iranian football team.

Iranian women entrepreneurs shine in BRICS competition

Four out of 22 projects submitted by Iran were recognized as top projects in the BRICS Women Entrepreneurs Forum competition, the head of the International Organizations Cooperation Group affiliated with the Iranian Presidential Center for Transformation and Progress has announced.

7 soldiers killed in road crash in Iran’s Lorestan province

A tragic bus accident occurred on Saturday in Lorestan province, western Iran, killing seven soldiers and injuring 16 others.

Tehran experienced 18 days of unhealthy air in past 30 days

The air quality in the Iranian capital Tehran during the past 30 days included 12 days of acceptable conditions, 9 days of unhealthy conditions for sensitive groups, and 9 days of unhealthy conditions for everyone, according to the Tehran Air Quality Control Company.

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