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Iranian journalist killed by husband amid domestic dispute

Mansoureh Ghadiri Javid, a reporter with research division of IRNA, Islamic Republic News Agency, was tragically killed by her husband in a violent incident involving a knife and dumbbell. The murder reportedly occurred amid severe domestic disputes and escalated arguments between the couple.

Iran’s deputy health minister warns of imminent population crisis

Iran’s Deputy Health Minister, has issued a stark warning about the country’s declining birth rate and the potential demographic crisis it could lead to in the coming decades.

Ramtin Hotel in northern Tehran catches fire, 29 injured

A fire broke out early on Saturday morning at the Ramtin Hotel in northern Tehran, the capital of Iran, injuring 29 people.

Iranian shepherd soothes attacking bear

A video has gone viral in Iran showing a shepherd trying to calm down a bear that chases off the man’s cattle.

Iran’s Lake Urmia sees significant improvement amidst restoration efforts 

An Iranian official reports that the shrinking Lake Urmia is in better condition than last year, attributing the improvement to favorable autumn rains. 

Iran signs key agreements during communications minister’s visit to Cuba, Venezuela 

Iran’s Minister of Communications Sattar Hashemi has recently concluded a "productive" six-day trip to Cuba and Venezuela, aimed at enhancing technological diplomacy. 

Popular Iranian football commentator, Ferdowsipour returns after six years

Renowned Iranian football commentator and program producer Adel Ferdowsipour made a promising return to sports commentary on Tuesday nearly six years after being sacked for unknown reasons.

Russian rocket launches Iranian satellites into orbit

A Russian rocket carrying a payload of satellites into orbit – including two from Iran – blasted off successfully, Russia’s Roscosmos space agency has announced.

Iran says Chamran 1 research satellite functioning properly, announces new launches

The head of the Iranian Space Agency announced on Monday the successful completion of a strategic mission by the Chamran 1 satellite, which was launched into orbit mid-September.

Iran unveils three new laser achievements at specialized exhibition

The 5th Iran Laser, Photonics, and Quantum Specialized Exhibition kicked off on Sunday at the Tehran International Exhibition Center.

Earthquake jolts Iran’s Garmsar, damage caused

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck the city of Garmsar in Semnan Province, eastern Tehran, at 5:16 a.m. local time, originating from a depth of 11 kilometers.

Fire at industrial unit in northeastern Iran injures 17 

An early morning fire at a tomato paste factory's warehouse in the northeastern Iranian city of Farouj, in North Khorasan province, on Friday resulted in 17 injuries, according to official figures. 

Iranian athletes visit Abu Musa Island in the Persian Gulf

In a symbolic move to emphasize Iran’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, a group of Iranian athletes visited Abu Musa Island in the Persian Gulf.

Former Iran football federation chief sentenced to 15 years for cryptocurrency fraud

Shohreh Mousavi, former director of Iran’s Football Federation, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison as part of the high-profile “King Money” case involving widespread economic disruption and fraud.

Iran’s young freestyle wrestlers claim first World Championship title

For the first time in history, the Iranian national freestyle wrestling team has won the U-23 World Championship, securing 3 gold, 1 silver, and 3 bronze medals.

Friday prayers leader assassinated in southern Iran 

The Friday prayers leader of the city of Kazeroun in the southern Iranian province of Fars died in an assassination on Friday. 

Governor: 2 to 3 million Afghan migrants add to Tehran’s complications

The governor of Tehran says 2 to 3 million Afghan migrants are currently living in the Iranian capital, adding to the city's already strained infrastructure and resources. 

Ayatollah Khamenei: Hezbollah Alive, thriving, strongest defender of Lebanon

Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei, has praised the Lebanese movement of Hezbollah in countering the Zionist regime's aggressive crimes, saying the movement is alive, thriving, and fulfilling its historic role. 

Many cities in Iran experience continued snow, rainfall

Iran’s National Weather Forecasting Center predicted on Thursday the cloudiness, rain showers, snowfall and strong winds that started a day ago in various regions of the country will continue.

Tehran City Council chairman vetoes mayor’s questioning for second time

Mehdi Chamran, Chairman of the Tehran City Council, exercised his veto power to prevent the city’s mayor Alireza Zakani from answering questions posed by council members amid rising dissatisfaction with the mayor’s decisions and function.

Different Iranian cities blanketed in snow

The first autumn snowfall covered various cities in Ardabil province, located in northwestern Iran, in white.

27 rare falcons saved from trafficking, released into wild in Iran’s Hormozgan

Iranian police recently intercepted a major wildlife smuggling operation, rescuing 27 rare and valuable falcons hidden in a vehicle.

Iran begins construction of 110 residential units on Abu Musa Island, Persian Gulf

Iran has started construction for 110 residential units on the Iranian island of Abu Musa, which along with two other islands is a source of territorial dispute with the neighboring United Arab Emirates (UAE), Iranian deputy minister of roads and urban development announced on Monday.

Lake Urmia on verge of collapse due to mismanagement, environmental strain

Lake Urmia, Iran’s largest inland lake and one of the world’s largest saltwater lakes, is gradually turning into a desolate ruin.

Iranian scientist appointed as chair of a Global Olympiad Committee

Prominent Iranian bioinformatics and artificial intelligence researcher Ali Sharifi Zarchi has been appointed as the chair of the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI).

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