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Iran to Allocate $100m to Crisis-Hit Khuzestan

An Iranian MP announced that a plan to allocate $100 million to resolve the problems of Khuzestan province in southwestern Iran has been approved in the Parliament.

Iranian Delegation in Saudi Arabia for Hajj Talks

After receiving an invitation from Saudi officials, an Iranian delegation has left Tehran for Saudi Arabia on Thursday to attend the upcoming Hajj talks.

Farsi Added to Turkish Education Ministry’s Curriculum

Farsi, Korean and Urdu have been added the list of foreign languages available to be taught at schools by the Turkish Education Ministry.

Iranian Teams Held by Saudi, Emirati Rivals in ACL

Iranian football clubs Zob Ahan and Persepolis shared points with their rivals from the UAE and Saudi Arabia in groups C and D, respectively, in AFC Champions League on Tuesday.

Shiite-Sunni Unity Boosts Middle East Security: Iranian Minister

Iranian Intelligence Minister Seyyed Mahmoud Alavi says unity and cordial relations between Shiite and Sunni Muslims play a key role in reinforcing security in the Middle East.

Iranian Taxi Drivers Protest against E-Hailing Apps

Iranian taxi drivers staged a protest rally in front of the Iranian Parliament against two e-hailing companies in Tehran.

Border Outpost in Western Iran Buried under Snow

A border outpost in western Iranian city of Baneh was fully blanketed by the recent heavy snowfall.

MP Warns against Increased Smuggling of Iran’s Soil

An Iranian MP has warned that Iran’s soil is being increasingly smuggled to other countries, expressing dissatisfaction with the failure of related bodies to identify and arrest the smugglers.

Egypt Sentences 10 People to Death over Football Riot

Ten people have been sentenced to death in Egypt for their part in the deaths of more than 70 people at a match between al-Masry and Al Ahly in 2012.

UAE’s Al Ahli Defeats Iran’s Esteghlal Tehran in ACL

Esteghlal football team from Iran suffered a 2-1 loss to Al Ahli of the UAE in the AFC Champions League on Monday.

American Wrestler Appreciates Iranian Fans in Farsi Post

In an Instagram post in Persian language, the well-known American wrestler Jordan Burroughs thanked Iranian people for the love they showed for him during the recent World Cup in Iran, saying he would love to visit the country again.

Iran’s Esteghlal Khuzestan Edges Al-Fateh SC in AFC Champions League

Esteghlal Khuzestan of Iran defeated Saudi Arabia’s Al-Fateh SC in Group A of the 2017 AFC Champions League on Monday.

Heavy Rain in Southern Iran Breathes New Life into Maharloo Lake

The recent heavy rainfall in southern Iran have breathed a new life into several shrinking wetlands and lakes including Maharloo Lake, near Shiraz.

Ayatollah Khamenei Calls for Action on Dust Pollution, Flood in Southern Iran

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei urged Iranian authorities to defuse the dust and flood crisis in Iran’s southern regions.

Iran to Host First UN Meeting on Dust Pollution

The head of Iran’s Environment Department announced that the Islamic Republic is to host the first UN international meeting on dust pollution.

Rain of Starlings in Iran

Every spring, migratory starlings head to Russia and end up in Aral Sea; however, they won’t arrive in there this year as they die on their way across Iran.

Young Couple Using Internet to Help Poor People

A young Iranian couple are traveling around Iran to visit deprived areas and collect donations for the poor using social media.

US Wrestling Team Thanks ‘Wonderful’ Iranian Fans

The US Wrestling Federation appreciated Iranian fans for their wonderful support of American wrestlers throughout the Freestyle Wrestling World Cup in Iran’s Kermanshah.

Beach Volleyball World Tour Wraps Up in Iran’s Kish Island

Russia claimed the title at the final match against Poland in the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour Kish Island 3 Star on Saturday.

Iran’s Leader Thanks Wrestling Team for Efforts Leading to World Title

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in a message appreciated the efforts made by the managers, coaches, and athletes of Iran’s wrestling team, which managed to win the top position in the recent Freestyle World Cup in Kermanshah, western Iran.

Amid Iran-US Tensions, Wrestlers Emerge as Sports Diplomats

Unlike in politics, where Iranian and US administrations have major problems with each other, in wrestling there is a great deal of awe and respect between the US and Iran.

Iran’s President Congratulates Wrestling Team on World Title

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani praised the country’s wrestlers for their championship at the 2017 Freestyle World Cup in the western Iranian city of Kermanshah.

Several Areas in Iran Gripped by Inclement Weather

Blizzard, snow drifts, and flooding have besieged cities in several Iranian provinces, while cutting off access to many villages in other areas.

Tehran to Launch Open-Top Bus Tours ahead of Nowruz

Tehran's tourism authority plans to launch the much-touted "hop-on hop-off" bus tours of the city before the two-week Norouz (Iranian New Year) holidays start on March 21.

Iran Defeats US to Win 2017 Freestyle World Cup

The Iranian men’s national freestyle wrestling team has claimed the top position at the end of the 2017 Freestyle World Cup in the western Iranian city of Kermanshah, after trouncing the American side in the title challenge.

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