Society

Images of an alligator in a gas facility in southern Iran.

Iran’s vice-president for women affairs has talked in an interview about what government has done for women when it comes to presence in sporting arenas, broader representation in parliament and domestic violence.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Marzieh Afkham expressed regret over the decision adopted by Canada’s Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG).

Panahizadeh, who runs the International Department for the Iranian Wrestling Federation, becomes the first Iranian woman to serve on a United World Wrestling commission.

Ayatollah Rafsanjani has said that Iran is the birthplace of the Islamic civilization and that it is now the turn of people in the East to help with the development of science.

An Iranian MP thanks police for their swift action against a few of their own for mistreating a Christian compatriot.

Creation of discord and polarity in Islamic society is now one of the main plots of the enemies, said the Supreme Leader.

The story of a physically impaired, but mentally accomplished, man who does big jobs against all odds and rises to the challenge.

Russian Muslims have little knowledge of Shiite critiques about Wahhabism; Iranian religious figures who have refuted the ideology remain unknown in Russia, said Suleymanov.

Iran has won the title of the 2015 Asian Men's U-23 Volleyball Championship after defeating South Korea in the final match.

Photos of a fourth Meeting on Contemporary Mathematics in Tehran where French mathematician and a Fields award winner answered questions by Iranian university students.

Iran and Germany are planning to sign an agreement to boost cooperation between the two countries in the field of forests and forestry.

Islam is fully observed when extremism and violence are nowhere to be found in an Islamic society, says President Rouhani.

The match was supposed to be a life-and-death showdown in Iran’s Premier League, but did it have anything to do with a soon-to-happen presidential trip to the northwestern city?

The story of a girl who has done great in a male-dominated sport.

Iran-based UN Resident Coordinator says Middle Eastern countries should admit that particles pose a grave threat and they need collaborative efforts to solve the environmental problem.

The Geo-Park Museum on Qeshm Island is home to more than 3,000 animal species.

An Iranian police aims to mount the Khalifa Tower in Dubai after breaking a world record of stair-climbing.

To me there is no difference between my children and students; how a father could stay indifferent to his child who is fighting cancer, said Kazem Jafari.

An International Festival of Creativity and Innovation in Islamic Arts and Handicrafts has been held in the northwestern city of Tabriz.

Universities need to enjoy independence, security and opportunities to play an effective role in cementing the scientific foundation of the country.

Images of an international rally competition in southern Iran.

Iran won the championship on 68 team points, after securing four gold medals, two silvers and one bronze.

Those who can impart a fact to society in the virtual world need to be kitted out with communication infrastructure and facilities, said Ayatollah Javadi Amoli.

The 11th government is taking good steps to tackle air pollution in the country; one such step is to cut the emission of hazardous gases in cooperation with the Oil Ministry, said Ebtekar.