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Islamic Countries Protest at Al Saud’s Incompetence to Run Hajj

Given the Saudis’ incompetence in running hajj rituals last year, some Islamic countries have voiced their criticism against the Al Saud.

Iranians Share Their Happiness with Retiring Futsal Legend Falcão

Iran National Futsal Team defeated the giant Brazil in FIFA Futsal World Cup, but they didn’t go to the locker room to celebrate their victory; they stayed to throw the retiring Brazilian legend in the air.

Iranian President Calls on Muslim Nations to Present Islam’s True Image

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani voiced concerns over the spread of extremist groups who act in the name of Islam, calling on all Muslim governments and scholars to promote unity and present the “true image” of the religion.

110-Year-Old Iranian Man Getting Married for Sixth Time

An Iranian man is getting married for sixth time at the age of 110.

Leader Hails Iranian Athletes for Achievements in Rio Paralympics

Ayatollah Khamenei issued a message of appreciation and congratulation to the athletes who participated in Rio 2016 Paralympics games and acquired several medals.

Iran Comes 15th in Rio Paralympics Medal Standings

Thanks to the gold medal won by Iran’s sitting volleyball team, the country finished 15th in the Rio Paralympic Games total medal ranking.

Iranian Cyclist Golbarnezhad Dies after Rio Paralympic Road Race Crash

An Iranian cyclist died following a crash in the men’s C4/C5 road race at the Rio Paralympics.

Enemy Seeks to Alter Lifestyle in Iran: IRGC Commander

Lieutenant Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Brigadier General Hossein Salami warned of hostile attempts to change people’s lifestyle in Iran and undermine the country’s Islamic and revolutionary spirit.

Why Falafel Is So Popular in Iran

Falafel is always a tempting option for members of the middle or working class who are less likely to splurge on expensive food in restaurants and often look for frugal meals in small shops.

Tehran Playing Host to Pan-Armenian Games

The 48th edition of the Armenian Olympics was kicked off at Tehran’s Ararat Sports Complex on Tuesday, September 13. Around 800 Armenian athletes from Iran, Armenia and Georgia compete in the games in 9 fields.

Iranian Athletes Win Three Gold and Silver Medals in Rio Paralympics

Iranian Paralympians in power-lifting, shooting, and javelin throw won 2 gold and one silver medals in the ongoing Rio 2016 Paralympics.

From Rigi the Terrorist, to Rigi the Teacher

Unlike Abdolmalek Rigi, the terrorist, Ramin Rigi is a teacher from Sistan and Baluchestan who not only educates but also helps deprived students.

Pan-Armenian Games Kick Off in Tehran

The 48th edition of the Armenian Olympics commenced at Tehran’s Ararat Sports Complex on Tuesday, September 13. Around 800 Armenian athletes from Iran, Armenia...

Iran’s Culture, Poets and Dishes in Eyes of Non-Iranian Persian Language Learners

250 Persian language learners who have visited Iran with their own eyes believe that their preconceptions about Iran are not true.

Iran’s Rahimi, Ranjbar Win Gold, Bronze at Individual Recurve

Gholamreza Rahimi of Iran defeated Thailand’s Hanreuchai Netsiri 7-3 in the individual recurve men’s open at Rio 2016 on Tuesday.

Iranian Administration Seriously Pursuing Mina Tragedy Case: Spokesman

Spokesman for the Iranian administration expressed the cabinet’s determination to relieve the pains of those who lost their loved ones in a fatal crush of pilgrims in Saudi Arabia during last year’s Hajj.

2 More Gold Medals for Iran’s Paralympics Team

Iran's power-lifter Majid Farzin and javelin thrower Mohammad Khalvandi seized the country’s second and third gold medals at the 2016 Paralympic Games.

Iran Denies Reports of Ayatollah Khamenei’s Fatwa on Hajj, Karbala Pilgrimage

Iran’s interests section in Egypt denied reports on a religious fatwa attributed to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei alleging that Iranians could go on pilgrimage to Iraq’s holy Shiite shrines, as in Karbala, instead of Hajj in Saudi Arabia.

Iran’s Potentials in Medicinal Plants and Diversity of Plant Species

Iran not only cultivates such unique crops as barberry and saffron and a copious amount of varied medicinal plants, but is also in the vanguard of rose essential oil extraction, which is worth around $18,000 per litre.

Iran’s Ghalehnaseri Wins Paralympics’ Silver Medal in Discus Throw

Iran’s discus thrower Alireza Ghalehnaseri scooped silver in men's discus throw F56 final in 2016 Rio Paralympic Games.

Iran Will Never Give Up Mina Tagedy Follow-up: Official

An Iranian official says the Islamic Republic will not give up pursuing the rights of the victims of a deadly crush during last year’s Hajj rituals in Mina, near the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, until justice is achieved.

CISM Volleyball Games in Tehran: A Step towards Peace and Friendship

Iran bears the message of peace and friendship. This is what Iranian officials said in opening ceremony of 35th World Military Volleyball Championship held in Tehran.

Iran Commemorates Victims of Mina Tragedy

A mourning ceremony was held in Behesht-e Zahra Cemetry in southern Tehran on Thursday in commemoration of the victims of the last year's deadly crush of people in Saudi Arabia's Mina, which led to the death of more than 7,000 people, including 465 Iranians.

Saudi Mismanagement Has Killed 90,000 Pilgrims in 14 Years, Documents Reveal

Documents recently leaked from Saudi Arabia's Health Ministry disclosed that over 90,000 pilgrims have lost their lives during the Hajj rituals in Mecca over the past 14 years.

Javanmardi Wins Iran’s First Gold Medal at Rio Paralympic

Sareh Javanmardi claimed a gold medal at the women’s 10m air pistol SH1 event at the Paralympic Games on Friday.

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