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Prevalence of Hepatitis B in Iran Dropped to Less Than 2%

Head of Iran Hepatitis Department said that the disease has been controlled by vaccination, and the prevalence of the disease has dropped to less than 2% of the population.

Desert of Lut, First Iranian UNESCO-Registered Natural Site

In a session held on Sunday, July 17, in Istanbul, the World Heritage Committee inscribed Iran’s Lut Desert as the country’s first natural site to be registered in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Iran’s National University Entrance Exam: Families Waiting for Their Children

The national university entrance exam, known in Iran as the Concours, was held on Thursday and Friday, July 14 and 15, in various Iranian...

Mountain Bike National Championships in Shiraz

Mountain Bike National Championships were held on Saturday morning in Shiraz, Fars province.    

Iran to Launch Tender to Attract $12bn Green Investment

Iran’s Energy Minister Hamid Chitchian revealed the country’s plan to put out a major tender in a bid to draw $12 billion of investment in development of a series of utility-scale renewable-energy projects by year end.

Family Reunion after 38 Years

A 76-year-old vendor from Andimeshk in southwestern Iranian province of Khuzestan found his long lost family in a blissful twist of fate.

Caspian Sea’s Legal Regime Should Meet All Littoral States’ Interests: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif stressed that the legal regime of Caspian Sea should be developed in a way that the interests of all littoral states are met.

Differences Narrowing among Caspian States, Iran’s FM Says

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is in Kazakhstan for a meeting of the foreign ministers of the Caspian Sea littoral states, said the Caspian countries have reached a consensus on many topics, but noted that a number of issues still remain to be settled.

Hard-Working Women in Farms of Northeastern Iran

Northeastern province of Golestan is economically dependent on agriculture, and women play a key role in running the industry though in a traditional way.    

Saudi Muftis’ Double-Standard Policies towards Terrorist Attacks

Saudi Muftis strongly condemned the suicide bomber who recently blew himself up near the US consulate in Jeddah, but they chose to remain silent towards Karrada massacre which claimed over 200 lives.

Iranians Make Donations in Golrizan out of Altruism

Iran is a land of philanthropy and benevolence; however, sporadic crimes are seen here and there, from time to time. Iranians hold Golrizan ceremonies to raise donations for inmates of unintentional crimes.

Conflicting Reports about Championship of Assad’s Daughter in Tehran Horse-Riding Race

Iranian media have been publishing conflicting reports on Saturday, July 9, about the participation and championship of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s daughter Zain al-Sham in a horse-riding competition held in Tehran. Here is IFP’s coverage of what different sources told Iranian news agencies.

Disabled Athlete Pays Tribute to Defenders of Holy Shrine

An Iranian disabled gymnast performed gymnastics flips as a tribute to defenders of the Holy Shrine [those who are fighting terrorism in Iraq and Syria].

16 Iranian Teacher Associations to Hold General Assemblies

16 Iranian Teachers’ Trade Associations [ITTAs] have finally managed to obtain permission for holding General Assemblies, an official announced.

Iran’s Petchem Complex to Resume Operation Within Weeks: Minister

The Iranian minister of petroleum says the country’s Bu Ali Sina Petrochemical Complex in the southwestern province of Khuzestan, which was hit by a raging fire earlier this week, will resume its operation within the next few weeks.

This Year’s Hajj to Be a Dangerous Journey, Pakistani Senator Warns

A Pakistani senator referred to the recent terrorist attacks in Saudi Arabia, and warned that Hajj pilgrims will have a dangerous trip this year.

Firefighters Still Battling Blaze in Petrochemical Complex in Iran’s Mahshahr

Iranian firefighters and helicopters tried on Thursday to extinguish a fire that broke out at Bu Ali Sina petrochemical refinery complex in southwestern port city of Mahshahr a day earlier.

World’s Largest and Smallest Qurans Unveiled in Iran

In a ceremony held on Sunday, July 3, in the central Iranian city of Qom, the world’s largest and most valuable Quran was unveiled.

Palestine, Islamic World’s Pivotal Issue: Ayatollah Khamenei

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei described the issue of Palestine as the prime concern of the Muslim world, saying the world’s arrogant powers, spearheaded by the US, provoke regional conflicts to make Israeli occupation of Palestine fade into oblivion.

AFC Severely Punishes Saudi Club for Its Fans’ Insults to Iranians

AFC Disciplinary Committee penalized a Saudi club for its supporters' misconduct during a football game against Iran.

Iran’s Top General Hopes for Liberation of Muslim Lands

In a congratulatory message ahead of the Muslim festival of Eid al-Fitr, the new Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri prayed for liberation of all Islamic territories from the yoke of occupiers.

Iran Ranks First in Middle East in Aerospace

Based on a report by Spanish University of Granada scientific ranking site (SCImago), Iran ranks first in aerospace in the Middle East and 11th in the world, an Iranian official noted.

Haddadi Wins Gold at Luxembourg Event

Iranian discus thrower Ehsan Haddadi managed to stand atop the podium in Luxembourg’s athletics event.

FM Zarif Secretly Meets Top Clerics in Qom

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held separate meetings with a couple of top clerics in the holy city of Qom on Monday morning, July 4.

Rare Glimpse Caught of Asiatic Cheetah in Iran

Environmental patrol officers in Shahroud’s Khartouran wildlife refuge have caught a rare glimpse of Asiatic Cheetah in a quite accidental encounter.

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