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Science and Technology

Iran says Chamran 1 research satellite functioning properly, announces new launches

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The head of the Iranian Space Agency announced on Monday the successful completion of a strategic mission by the Chamran 1 satellite, which was launched into orbit mid-September.
Science and Technology

Iran unveils three new laser achievements at specialized exhibition

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The 5th Iran Laser, Photonics, and Quantum Specialized Exhibition kicked off on Sunday at the Tehran International Exhibition Center.
Incidents

Earthquake jolts Iran’s Garmsar, damage caused

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A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck the city of Garmsar in Semnan Province, eastern Tehran, at 5:16 a.m. local time, originating from a depth of 11 kilometers.
Incidents

Fire at industrial unit in northeastern Iran injures 17 

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An early morning fire at a tomato paste factory's warehouse in the northeastern Iranian city of Farouj, in North Khorasan province, on Friday resulted in 17 injuries, according to official figures. 
Persian Gulf

Iranian athletes visit Abu Musa Island in the Persian Gulf

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In a symbolic move to emphasize Iran’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, a group of Iranian athletes visited Abu Musa Island in the Persian Gulf.
Judiciary

Former Iran football federation chief sentenced to 15 years for cryptocurrency fraud

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Shohreh Mousavi, former director of Iran’s Football Federation, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison as part of the high-profile “King Money” case involving widespread economic disruption and fraud.
Sport

Iran’s young freestyle wrestlers claim first World Championship title

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For the first time in history, the Iranian national freestyle wrestling team has won the U-23 World Championship, securing 3 gold, 1 silver, and 3 bronze medals.
Incidents

Friday prayers leader assassinated in southern Iran 

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The Friday prayers leader of the city of Kazeroun in the southern Iranian province of Fars died in an assassination on Friday. 
Urban

Governor: 2 to 3 million Afghan migrants add to Tehran’s complications

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The governor of Tehran says 2 to 3 million Afghan migrants are currently living in the Iranian capital, adding to the city's already strained infrastructure and resources. 
Middle East

Ayatollah Khamenei: Hezbollah Alive, thriving, strongest defender of Lebanon

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Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei, has praised the Lebanese movement of Hezbollah in countering the Zionist regime's aggressive crimes, saying the movement is alive, thriving, and fulfilling its historic role. 
Environment

Many cities in Iran experience continued snow, rainfall

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Iran’s National Weather Forecasting Center predicted on Thursday the cloudiness, rain showers, snowfall and strong winds that started a day ago in various regions of the country will continue.
Urban

Tehran City Council chairman vetoes mayor’s questioning for second time

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Mehdi Chamran, Chairman of the Tehran City Council, exercised his veto power to prevent the city’s mayor Alireza Zakani from answering questions posed by council members amid rising dissatisfaction with the mayor’s decisions and function.
Environment

Different Iranian cities blanketed in snow

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The first autumn snowfall covered various cities in Ardabil province, located in northwestern Iran, in white.
Nature and Wildlife

27 rare falcons saved from trafficking, released into wild in Iran’s Hormozgan

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Iranian police recently intercepted a major wildlife smuggling operation, rescuing 27 rare and valuable falcons hidden in a vehicle.
Foreign Policy

Iran begins construction of 110 residential units on Abu Musa Island, Persian Gulf

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Iran has started construction for 110 residential units on the Iranian island of Abu Musa, which along with two other islands is a source of territorial dispute with the neighboring United Arab Emirates (UAE), Iranian deputy minister of roads and urban development announced on Monday.
Environment

Lake Urmia on verge of collapse due to mismanagement, environmental strain

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Lake Urmia, Iran’s largest inland lake and one of the world’s largest saltwater lakes, is gradually turning into a desolate ruin.
Science and Technology

Iranian scientist appointed as chair of a Global Olympiad Committee

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Prominent Iranian bioinformatics and artificial intelligence researcher Ali Sharifi Zarchi has been appointed as the chair of the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI).
Foreign Policy

Ayatollah Khamenei: ‘Hamas is alive, to remain alive’

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Iran’s Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has praised Hamas political chief Yahya Sinwar, referring to him as a victorious fighter, and affirmed that the Resistance Front will continue its path despite Sinwar's martyrdom. He also added the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas is "alive and will remain alive."
Sport

Iran’s Hadi Choopan, known as ‘Persian Wolf’, wins silver in Mr. Olympia 2024

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Iranian bodybuilder Hadi Choopan came second in the 2024 Mr. Olympia held at the Resorts World Theater in Las Vegas, the US.
Incidents

Huge fire causes massive material damage in southwestern Tehran 

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A huge fire has caused heavy material damage in an iron bazaar in southwestern Tehran.
Science and Technology

Iran set to launch two satellites into orbit soon

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Iran has sent two satellites to Russia where they are going to be put into orbit soon.
Middle East

Iranian Red Crescent says to set up another Hospital on Syria-Lebanon border after Israel attack

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The Iranian Red Crescent Society announced that following the recent attack by Israel on the Red Crescent's field hospital on the Syria-Lebanon border, which resulted in its destruction, the organization will establish a new hospital on the border to continue providing services to the war-affected people of Lebanon.
Sport

AFC strips Iran of hosting rights for World Cup Qualifier against Qatar

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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced that the World Cup 2026 qualifying match between Iran and Qatar will be held in a neutral country.
Healthcare

15 people die of alcohol poisoning in Iran 

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At least 15 people have died of alcohol poisoning in the northern Iranian province of Mazandaran. Medical sources in Mazandaran say the victims include 13 men and 2 women above the age of 22. 
Sport

Iran’s boys, girls Taekwondo teams make history, crowned in world champions

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The Iranian boys and girls Taekwondo teams have grabbed seven gold medals, two silver, and three bronze at the World Championships in South Korea, claiming the title of world champions for the first time.
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