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Iran President Congratulates Muslim Counterparts on Prophet’s Birth Anniversary

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has sent separate messages to the heads of Muslim states to congratulate his counterparts on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Iranian Cleric Refereeing Football Matches in Top Division

An Iranian cleric studying advanced jurisprudence also works as a top football referee and martial arts instructor.

Iran Wins Two More Golds at Weightlifting World Championships

Ali Hashemi from Iran claimed a gold medal at the 2017 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Championships at the Anaheim Convention Center early Tuesday.

Tehran Hosts 31st Int’l Conference on Islamic Unity

The 31 International Islamic Unity Conference begins in the Iranian capital, Tehran, with 520 dignitaries, ministers, scholars, university professors, and representatives from scientific as well as cultural associations in attendance.

50 Surgeries to Resemble Angelina Jolie Turn Iranian Girl into Corpse Bride!

A young Iranian girl has gone viral after reportedly undergoing 50 surgeries to resemble her idol Angelina Jolie, but no avail.

Iranian Weightlifter Breaks World Record, Bags Three Gold Medals

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Sohrab Moradi of Iran claimed a gold medal in the men’s 94kg of the 2017 International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) World Championships at the Anaheim Convention Center late Sunday.

Iranian Delegation to Visit Saudi Arabia for Hajj Talks

Iran will send a delegation to Saudi Arabia to prepare the grounds for the Iranian pilgrims’ presence in the next year’s Hajj.

Tehran Hosts Fourth Food Festival

The fourth Festival of Food and Colourful Dining Tables was held in the iconic Milad Tower in Tehran.

Iran President Urges Muslims to Recognize Other Religions

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called on Muslim people to respect other religions and sects, saying those who claim to have a better religion should prove it in practice.

“Iran Leader Plays Significant Role in Promoting Muslim Unity”

Ali Akbar Velayati, an international adviser to Leader of the Islamic Revolution, says the role of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has been very effective in strengthening Islamic movements.

Iran President Calls for Unity among Muslim Countries

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says all Muslim countries must stand together and be united, stressing that the Islamic Republic will always help Muslims throughout the region.

Queiroz Happy with Iran’s FIFA World Cup Draw

Iran coach Carlos Queiroz says he is personally happy to be drawn with Spain and Portugal.

Sunni Cleric Praises Army Services after Iran Earthquake

Mawlawi Mohammad Mohammadi, the Friday Prayers leader of Kermanshah, has appreciated the services provided by Iranian army forces in the earthquake-struck regions of the province.

Saudi, UAE Say Won’t Play ACL Matches in Iran or Qatar

Saudi and Emirati officials say their football teams in the AFC Champions League will neither play in Iran, nor in Qatar.

Iran State Broadcaster Uses Female Commentator for First Time

For the first time, an Iranian woman gave a full commentary of a match in real time for the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB).

Iran Drawn with Portugal, Spain in 2018 FIFA World Cup

Iran’s national football team has been drawn with football powerhouses of Europe, Portugal and Spain, as well as Morocco in Group B of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

Iran’s Mannequin Robot among World’s Top 8 Contributions

Graduates of Sharif University of Technology have made a robotic mannequin called RoMa that managed to be put among the world’s top eight contributions in the Ninth international Conference on Social Robotics in Japan.

Iran VP, Estonia President Discuss Promotion of Ties

Iran’s Vice President for Women and Family Affair Massoumeh Ebtekar has conferred on development of bilateral relations with Estonian President Kersti Kaljulaid in Iceland.

Real Madrid Ex-Captain Raises Funds for Iran Quake-Hit People

Michel Salgado, the former captain of Real Madrid football team, has donated one of his signed shirts to raise funds for the quake-hit Iranians in the western province of Kermanshah.

Water Resources Discovered under Earth’s Hottest Spot

Iranian researcher Amir Aghakouchak, a winner of American Geophysical Union’s prestigious Hydrology award, says he has discovered underground water resources in Lut Desert, the earth’s hottest place.

Iran Football Federation, Iranian Futsal Player Praised at AFC Awards

Iran’s Football Federation and Iranian futsal player Ali-Asghar Hassanzadeh have received top awards at the Asian Football Confederation’s annual awards ceremony in Bangkok, Thailand.

IRGC Providing Shelter for All Quake-Hit People

A commander of Islamic Revolution Guards Corps says the IRGC forces are building and transferring temporary shelters for the quake-hit people in the western province of Kermanshah.

“Iran Land of Religious Spirituality, Coexistence”

A senior Iranian cultural official has called Iran “the land of religious spirituality and coexistence”, saying that Iran has been the scene of religious coexistence throughout history.

Iran Invites Sheikh of Al-Azhar to Attend Islamic Unity Conference

The Islamic Republic of Iran has officially invited Ahmed el-Tayeb, the Sheikh of al-Azhar, to take part in the 31st International Islamic Unity Conference (IUC) due to be held in Tehran in early December.

Myanmar Leader Defeats Trump to Win Islamophobia Award

Aung San Suu Kyi, the foreign minister and de facto leader of Myanmar, has been named the 2017 International Islamophobe of the Year for her country’s atrocities against Rohingya Muslims.

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