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Hajj Pilgrimage Best Opportunity to Foil Anti-Iran Propaganda: Leader

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the annual Hajj pilgrimage provides the best opportunity to thwart the propaganda campaign against the Islamic Republic.

Old Islamic Rite Bringing Together Iranian Shiites, Sunnis

‘Carrying the Sword Alam’ is among old Islamic rituals in Iran whose performance provides the country’s Shiite and Sunni populations with a chance to come together regardless of their religious differences.

Winfried Schäfer Appointed Head Coach of Iran’s Esteghlal

German football manager and former player Winfried Schäfer will arrive in the Iranian capital on Monday night to start managing Tehran football giants Esteghlal.

Nakhl-Gardani; Historic Mourning Ritual Performed on Ashura

People in various Iranian cities, particularly the central city of Yazd, annually perform the ‘Nakhl-Gardani’ ritual on Ashura, the tenth day of Muharram, to simulate the funeral ceremony of Prophet Muhammad’s grandson Imam Hussein.

Millions of Shiites Mourn Imam Hussein’s Martyrdom across Iran

Millions of Shiite Muslims in Tehran and other parts of Iran on Sunday commemorated Ashura, the tenth day of Muharram which marks the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH), the third Shiite Imam.

Iran Hosts First Int’l Live Brain Surgery Seminar

Iran has displayed for the first time its medical capabilities in an international brain surgery seminar held in the southern city of Shiraz.

Östersund Player Chooses to Play for Iran despite Sweden Invitation

Östersund’s Iranian-Swedish midfielder Saman Ghoddos has finally decided to wear the jersey of Iran’s national football team despite being invited to play for Sweden, the Swedish TV announced.

World Wrestling Body Praises Iranian Female Wrestler

The United World Wrestling has hailed in a report the victory of Iranian Female Alysh Wrestler Zahra Yazdani in the 5th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan.

Iran Invents Device to Produce Water Out of Air Moisture

The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) has invented a device which produces water out of air moisture.

Opening Bell of New School Year Rung for Cancer Kids in Iran

The opening bell of new school year was rung for cancer kids in the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad.

Iran Providing Media Support for Knowledge-Based Companies

The Iranian government has dedicated part of its subsidies to promote the services offered by Iranian knowledge-based companies worldwide.

Iranian Firefighter Claims Kickboxing World Championship 

Iranian firefighter Mohammad Jamshidi has been crowned as world champion of kickboxing.

Iran, Armenia Sign MoU on Transfer of Nanotechnology

Iranian and Armenian companies have signed a memorandum of understanding on the transfer of nanotechnology.

Iran May Hold Its FIFA World Cup Training Camp in Chechnya

The director of the Akhmat-Arena stadium in the Chechnya Republic of the Russian Federation has announced that Iran's national football team may possibly stay in this region for its training camps before the 2018 FIFA World Cup.  

Iranian Scientist Ranked among Worlds’ Top 100 Innovators

An Iranian scientist has been ranked by a prestigious institute as one of the top 100 innovators across the globe.

Myanmar Sets Strange Conditions for Iranian Coach

Maynamar’s Football Federation has set some strange conditions for Iranian futsal coach, Reza Kordi, who had extended his resignation recently in protest against the massacre of Rohingya Muslims in the eastern Asian country.

Wedding Ceremony of Iranian Acid Victim Goes Viral

A young Iranian girl disfigured in an acid attack back in 2014 has gotten married, sparking widespread positive reactions in Iran’s social media.

Turkey, Mexico, Pakistan Keen to Import Iranian Vaccines

Several countries have voiced their willingness to purchase Iranian-made vaccines, says former head of Iran Pasteur Institute, Mostafa Qanei.

Iran Football 7-a-side Wins Silver at World Championships

The Iranian men’s national 7-a-side football team finished runner-up in the 2017 IFCPF CP Football World Championships, after it lost the final match to Ukraine.

School Year in Iran Starts after Rouhani Rings Opening Bell

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Saturday attended a school in Tehran to ring the opening bell of the new academic year in the country.

Britain Inks €500m Deal to Build Solar Farm in Central Iran

UK renewables investor Quercus has signed a deal worth over half a billion euros to build and operate a 600-megawatt (MW) solar farm in Iran, the company said on Wednesday.

Iran Sympathizes with Mexico over Deadly Earthquake

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has voiced regret over the recent earthquake in Mexico, which has killed and wounded hundreds of people.

Iran Top Sports Power in Asia: Korean Website

The recent successes of Iran's football and volleyball teams have prompted a Korean website to praise the Islamic Republic for its historic achievements.

Iranian Researchers Develop Keyboard for Mentally Challenged

A group of Iranian researchers have developed a keyboard for the intellectually challenged, making it possible for them to use the computer.

3,000 Kids Create Iran’s Longest Painting in Tehran

Thousands of kids took part in a painting festival held in a park in Tehran, creating the country’s longest-ever painting.

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