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All News about Iranian Society – All the social, environmental, community and lifestyle news from across Iran, including the life and times of the capital, Tehran. There’s so much more to Iran than politics!
‘Iran Can Be Main Regional Centre for Sustainable Development’
Ban Ki-moon's special advisor on sustainable development goals (SDGs) hailed Iran’s active role in the process of negotiations on SDGs and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Iranian Blind Footballers Comes 2nd in Brazil’s International Challenge
Iran 5-a-side blind football team was defeated by Brazil A in the final of the Brazilian International Challenge on Sunday June 5.
Rouhani Urges Muslim Leaders to Work to Counter Extremism
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has urged leaders of Muslim countries to take the lead in creating a world free from violence and extremism.
Muhammad Ali in Tehran
Three-time world heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali paid tribute to the Father of the Islamic Revolution, the late Imam Khomeini, at his mausoleum in southern Tehran in these photos from May 1993.
Shemshak Ski Resort in Spring
Shemshak is one of Iran’s premiere ski facilities in winter, hosting domestic snowsports enthusiasts as well as an increasing number of foreigners, only an hour away from Tehran in the Alborz Mountains.
Police Seize over Two Tons of Opium in Southeast Iran
Iran’s anti-narcotics police have managed to seize over 2,000kg of opium in two search and seizure operations in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan, the provincial police chief said on Monday May 5.
President’s Aide Hails Election of Sunni MP to Parliament’s Governing Board
In recent elections held inside the new Iranian Parliament, Mohammad-Qassim Osmani, a Kurd Sunni MP, was elected by the lawmakers as a member of the Parliament’s 12-member governing board.
Ali Younesi, President Hassan Rouhani’s Adviser on Ethnic and Religious Minorities Affairs, welcomed this move, describing it as an admirable move in line with the administration’s policies on minorities.
Iran to Develop Integrated Cyber-Attack Warning System: Official
Head of Iran’s Civil Defence Organization Brigadier General Gholam Reza Jalali unveiled plans for developing a nationwide alert system that would warn the country’s organizations of possible cyber-attacks.
Muslims Start Observing Fasting Month of Ramadan
Muslim nations around the world have started observing the rituals of the holy month of Ramadan, during which adult people fast from dawn to dusk.
Iranian and French Firms Sign Science Cooperation MoU
Iran’s Dana Energy Company and a major French integrated geo-science company have penned a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to boost their mutual cooperation in the field of science.
Jamkaran Prepares for Ramadan
Many devoted volunteers in Qom have joined in preparing Jamkaran Holy Mosque for the upcoming Ramadan. These efforts are part of a ten-day period...
Father of Iranian Genetic Research Dies at 95
Professor Mohammad Ali Molavi, the father of Iran’s science of genetics, passed away at 95 on Sunday May 5.
Wrestlers Triumph in Beach World Championship
Iran’s national beach wrestling team won four gold medals to top the 2016 Beach Wrestling World Championship in Croatia.
Iranian-Made App Predicts Tree Damage
Derakhtban is an Iranian-made mobile application that can predict the date and time trees being uprooted or broken with 87% precision.
NIGC Urges Staff to Protect Environment
Managing-Director of the National Iranian Gas Company Hamid-Reza Araqi, in a message released on Sunday May 5, urged NIGC staff and officials to protect the environment and avoid polluting nature.
Muhammad Ali, A Pioneer of Racial Equality
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman expressed his deepest condolences for the passing of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, deeming him a pioneer in the field of racial equality.
Iran Volleyball Gains Olympic Qualification with Win Over Poland
Iran routed Poland 3-1 (25-20, 25-18, 20-25, 34-32) at the Men’s World Olympic Qualification Tournament at Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium on Saturday, and reserved the ticket to Rio 2016 Olympics after half a century.
A Swiss Child Wearing Black Chador
The Swiss tourist parents chose Chador as the traditional costume for their 2.5 years old daughter because as they say they want their daughter to wear what most of Iranian women and girls traditionally wear.
86-Year-Old Iranian Man Receives Master’s Degree
An 86-year-old man earned his master’s degree in educational research from Ajab-Shir Azad University, East Azarbaijan province.
Iran Developing Homegrown Alternative to GPS
On Wednesday, Iran’s defence minister unveiled three of the latest technological achievements made by local experts, including the transmitter of an indigenous positioning and navigation system that could be a substitute for the Global Positioning System (GPS).
Health Ministry Pledges to Build 131 Cancer Diagnostic Centres Nationwide
Iran’s Health Ministry is committed to building 131 cancer diagnostic centres in 13 cities across the country, the ministry’s spokesman said.
Official Urges Iranians Not to Go to Hajj from Third Country
Head of Iran’s Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization Saeed Ohadi called on the country’s nationals to avoid making pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia from a third country during the upcoming Hajj season, due to the anti-Iran psychological atmosphere created by Riyadh.
Rouhani: Nation Determined To Achieve Goals of the Islamic Revolution
President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday June 1 that the nation is determined to achieve the sublime goals of the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
Saudi Thinker Praises Late Imam Khomeini in Promoting Islamic Revolution
Ma’an Al-Jerba, a Saudi thinker, praised the role played by the late Imam Khomeini in promoting the idea of Islamic Revolution across Muslim countries.
Rostami Wins Gold with New World Record
Kianoush Rostami , an Iranian weightlifter at the 85kg category, managed to set a new world record to win the title at the 1st International Fajr Cup Weightlifting Championships in Tehran.