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

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.

Iranian men’s team secures silver at Karate World Cup

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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. 

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

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

Iran treats 500 victims of Lebanon pager explosions

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.

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

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.

Iran defeats Kyrgyzstan 3-2 in thrilling world cup qualifier

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.

Chemical warehouse fire in Tehran contained without injuries

A major fire broke out in a chemical warehouse on Naser Khosrow Street in southern Tehran, prompting an immediate response from the Tehran Fire Department.

Iran’s next steps in space: Launching Noor 4 satellite

The commander of the IRGC Aerospace Division's Space Unit, has announced the forthcoming launch of the Noor 4 satellite, an advancement on the recently deployed Noor 3's foundation, integrating improved imaging and communication functionalities.

Report: Tehran ranks fourth among world’s most polluted cities 

Swiss air quality technology company, IQAIR, has issued a new report on the most polluted cities of the world, ranking Tehran, Iran’s capital as the fourth most polluted city on earth.

Iran says plasma technology entered industrial phase

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), Mohammad Eslami, has announced that plasma technology has transitioned from the research phase to the industrial stage in the country.

Iran’s northeastern city of Kashmar jolted by  earthquake, third in 24 hours 

The city of Kashmar in northeastern Iranian province of Khorasan Razavi was jolted for the third time in a 4.0 magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale on Friday morning, following a tremor earlier in the day and another the previous day. 

Iran minister slightly injured in road accident

A car carrying Iran’s minister of industry, mine and trade was involved in an accident on Thursday morning near Karaj, leading to the cancellation of his trip.

Minister: Iran’s population will decrease to 35 million in over 7 decades

Iran’s interior minister issues a stark warning about the aging population of the country if birth rates do not increase.

Iran reeling from murder of heart specialist 

Iranians are still reeling from the murder of a heart specialist in the country where medical staff, especially doctors and nurses, is under huge pressure due to heavy workload and a shrinking number of specialists, blamed on immigration by professionals.  

Iranian journalist killed by husband amid domestic dispute

Mansoureh Ghadiri Javid, a reporter with research division of IRNA, Islamic Republic News Agency, was tragically killed by her husband in a violent incident involving a knife and dumbbell. The murder reportedly occurred amid severe domestic disputes and escalated arguments between the couple.

Iran’s deputy health minister warns of imminent population crisis

Iran’s Deputy Health Minister, has issued a stark warning about the country’s declining birth rate and the potential demographic crisis it could lead to in the coming decades.

Ramtin Hotel in northern Tehran catches fire, 29 injured

A fire broke out early on Saturday morning at the Ramtin Hotel in northern Tehran, the capital of Iran, injuring 29 people.

Iranian shepherd soothes attacking bear

A video has gone viral in Iran showing a shepherd trying to calm down a bear that chases off the man’s cattle.

Iran’s Lake Urmia sees significant improvement amidst restoration efforts 

An Iranian official reports that the shrinking Lake Urmia is in better condition than last year, attributing the improvement to favorable autumn rains. 

Iran signs key agreements during communications minister’s visit to Cuba, Venezuela 

Iran’s Minister of Communications Sattar Hashemi has recently concluded a "productive" six-day trip to Cuba and Venezuela, aimed at enhancing technological diplomacy. 

Popular Iranian football commentator, Ferdowsipour returns after six years

Renowned Iranian football commentator and program producer Adel Ferdowsipour made a promising return to sports commentary on Tuesday nearly six years after being sacked for unknown reasons.

Russian rocket launches Iranian satellites into orbit

A Russian rocket carrying a payload of satellites into orbit – including two from Iran – blasted off successfully, Russia’s Roscosmos space agency has announced.

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