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Iran Leader Expresses Sympathy over Oil Tanker Tragedy

Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution, has offered his deep condolences over the deaths of 32 sailors aboard an Iranian oil tanker which caught fire and sank in Eastern China.

Saudi Arabia Restricts Entry of Lonely Women

Saudi Arabian officials have drafted a law to restrict visa issuance for female tourists planning to visit the country alone.

President Rouhani Offers Condolences over Deaths of Iranian Seafarers

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has expressed sympathy over the tragic deaths of 30 Iranian sailors who lost their lives after their oil tanker collided with a bulk freighter in East China last week.

All 29 Missing Iranian Seafarers Dead: Official

The burning Iranian oil tanker Sanchi has fully sunk in Eastern China after it flared up again Sunday morning, and all the 29 missing crew members are confirmed dead, according to Iranian officials.

Chinese, Iranian Musicians Give Joint Performance in Memory of Seafarers

On the third day of the thirty-third International Fajr Music Festival, a band from China has given a joint performance with Iranian musicians and dedicated one of the songs to the Iranian sailors who are feared dead in a ship collision in Eastern China.

Iran President Calls for Urgent Action on Burning Iranian Tanker

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has called for mobilizing resources and adopting necessary measures to immediately determine the fate of crew members of an Iranian oil tanker that is still ablaze after it collided with a Chinese cargo ship in the East China Sea last week.

Telegram Officially Unblocked in Iran

The Iranian government has removed the temporary restrictions it had imposed on people’s access to Telegram messaging app in order to prevent the escalation of violence amid the recent unrest.

New Method Devised in Iran for Cornea Transplant Operation

Iranian researchers have developed a new method to speed up tissue recovery in cornea transplant operations.

Iran, Chinese FMs Discuss Efforts to Save Iranian Sailors

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi have discussed ongoing efforts to find the Iranian sailors who went missing after a ship collision in Eastern China.

Two More Bodies Recovered from Burning Iranian Oil Tanker

Chinese rescuers have recovered the bodies of two crew members on an Iranian oil tanker that has been burning since it collided with a freighter last week in the East China Sea.

Iran Deploys Commandos to Rescue Its Missing Seafarers in China

Iran’s foreign ministry has issued a statement on the US administration’s extension of waivers of Iran nuclear sanctions and imposition of a series of new sanctions on certain Iranian companies and individuals.

5.6 Magnitude Quake Strikes Western Iran

An earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale has once again jolted a district located on the border of Ilam and Kermanshah provinces in Western Iran.

Iran Collects Genetic Data of People from 8 Races

As part of a major project named “Iranome”, researchers have been collecting the genetic data of Iranian people from various races and ethnic groups in order to prevent, diagnose and treat genetic diseases.

China Accused of Negligence in Saving Iranian Sailors

Iranian maritime officials have slammed the Chinese for not doing enough to save the Iranian crew on board an oil tanker which caught fire after colliding with a cargo ship.

Young Iranian Artist Launches Environmental Campaign for Children

While the Iranian capital Tehran is suffering from severe air pollution and its beauties are being covered under a thick layer of black smoke, a young artist has launched an individual campaign for children.

11-Year-Old Car Designer Makes Headlines in Iran

An eleven-year-old boy with innovative ideas in car design and aerospace has hit the headlines in Iran after receiving invitations to work for world giants and teach at several universities.

Rescue Efforts Hindered as Iranian Oil Tanker Giving Off Poisonous Gases

An Iranian oil tanker, which caught fire after colliding with a bulk freighter off China's east coast, is giving off poisonous gases, hindering rescue work there, the managing director of the National Iranian Tanker Company (NITC) said.

Special Places to Be Built for Protest Gatherings in Tehran

Tehran’s City Council has passed a plan that urges the municipality to build special places in the capital city for holding protest gatherings by Iranian citizens.

New Quake in Iran’s Kermanshah Wounds 21 People

An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale hit a western Iranian town, injuring 21 people.

30 Iranians Missing after Ship Collision Off China

32 people including 30 Iranians and 2 Bangladeshi crew have gone missing after an Iranian oil tanker collided with a bulk freighter and caught fire off China's eastern coast.

Instagram Unblocked in Iran after End of Unrest

The Iranian government has lifted the temporary restrictions it had imposed on people’s access to Instagram in order to prevent the escalation of violence amid the recent unrest.

Armenians in Iran Mark Christian New Year

Iranian Armenians living in Tehran have celebrated the advent of Christian New Year at an iconic church in the capital city.

Muslims Join Christians in New Year Celebrations in Iran

Christians and Muslims get together in Christian New Year celebrations in Iran in a show of solidarity and rapport between followers of the two religions.

Telegram in Dilemma over Keeping One Channel or 40 Million Users

Iran has imposed “temporary” restrictions on the extremely popular messaging app Telegram after the messenger refused to block a channel that promotes violence and riot in the Islamic Republic. But is Telegram ready to lose millions of its users?

Iranian Kids Claim Title at Mental Arithmetic World Championship

Iranian children have managed to bag the top prizes of the 17th edition of annual Pama Global Abacus and Mental Arithmetic Championships in South Africa.

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