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Former Iranian football referee chief arrested in corruption case 

Authorities in Iran arrest the former chief of the country’s Football Referees Committee.

Fire in Karkheh National Park in southern Iran raging again 

A large part of the forests in the Karkheh National Park in Iran’s southern province of Khuzestan are burning in fire. 

Relatively Strong quake jolts Iran’s Semnan

An earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale shook Iran’s central province of Semnan earlier on Sunday.

Iran’s Zafar 2 satellite ready for launch this year

Zafar 2, a satellite made by Iranian researchers at an Iranian university is one of Iran’s most important space projects, and is scheduled to be launched into orbit later this year.

Persepolis crowned Persian Gulf Pro League champions in Iran, fans poor into streets

Iran’s soccer team Persepolis edged Mes Rafsanjan on Saturday night and won the trophy for the Persian Gulf Pro League.

Hotel fire in Iran’s northern Bandar Anzali city put out

A massive fire that set a hotel in the northern Iranian port city of Bandar Anzali ablaze on Friday has been contained, the spokesman for the Anzali Free Trade Zone said.

Iran’s scientists manufacture Boeing aircraft jet engine blades

An Iranian knowledge-based company's scientists have manufactured jet engine blades for Boeing MD aircraft and installed them on these planes, reviving more than 28 of these aircraft that had been grounded due to US sanctions.

Raging fire in Karkheh National Park in southern Iran contained

Firefighters and park rangers managed to put out the flames in Karkheh National Park in Iran’s southern province of Khuzestan after an hours-long struggle on Thursday.

Saudi Arabia expels six Iranian reporters from Hajj coverage

Saudi officials briefly detained and expelled six Iranian reporters and documentary filmmakers affiliated with the state TV who were filming in the Prophet's Mosque in the Saudi city of Medina.

Steam rising from Taftan volcano sparks concern among locals in Iran’s southeast

The release of gas and steam from the crater of the semi-active Taftan volcano has been causing concern among residents in the Sistan and Baluchistan region since the last days of May.

Iran’s Salar Aghapour named best young futsal player in world

Salar Aghapour, the former player for Spain's Palma futsal team and a member of Iran's national futsal team, has been named the world's best young player by Futsal Planet, the most prestigious futsal media outlet globally.

Iranian Hajj pilgrims heading to Saudi Arabia

Iranian Hajj pilgrims are heading to Saudi Arabia to perform the Hajj rituals with 30 thousand Iranians having already arrived in Saudi Arabia.

Iranian striker Taremi leaving Porto with shining record

Porto's Iranian striker Mehdi Taremi is leaving the Portuguese football club for Inter Milan with flying colors.

Iran snatches Men’s Indoor Hockey Asia Cup for 9th time

Iran defeated Malaysia 7-1 in the 2024 Men's Indoor Hockey Asia Cup on Saturday, wining the title for the ninth time.

WHO says Covid-19 killed nearly 13mn in two years

An estimated 13 million people died during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new report published by the World Health Organization (WHO).

People in Qom hold procession for Pres. Raisi, FM, companions

On Tuesday afternoon, the bodies of the late President Ebrahim Raisi and his companions were carried from the Fatima Masumeh Shrine in the holy city of Qom to the Jamkaran Mosque.

Millions of Iranians mourn demise of president, FM, companions in Tabriz

Millions of black-clad mourners gathered on Tuesday in the northwestern Iranian city of Tabriz for the funeral procession of President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and their companions who died Sunday in a helicopter crash while crossing the mountainous terrain in heavy fog.

Reports: Iranian president, delegation on board crashed helicopter all dead

Iranian President Ebhrahim Raisi, his entourage and the crew on board the helicopter that crashed on Sunday in northwestern Iran have died, according to initial reports.

Official: Exact location of Iranian President’s helicopter crash identified

The exact crash site of the helicopter carrying President Ebrahim Raisi has been identified, that’s according to the IRGC Commander of East Azerbaijan province.

Red Crescent: Likely crash site of Iranian president’s helicopter identified

The head of Iran's Red Crescent Relief and Rescue Organization has announced that operational teams have identified the likely location of the crashed helicopter carrying President Ebrahim Raisi and his entourage.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey respond to Iranian president’s helicopter accident

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed deep concern following reports of a helicopter accident involving Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his delegation.

Pictures: Presence of rescue forces near helicopter incident site, northern Iran

Aid workers and search and rescue teams are continuing their efforts, but they have not yet succeeded in locating the exact position of the helicopter carrying the Iranian president and his accompanying delegation.

Official: Communication established with Passengers of helicopter carrying President Raisi

“Two of President Raisi's companions have contacted the center following the helicopter accident.”, that’s according to Mohsen Mansouri the executive vice president.

Iran’s health minister: President Raisi’s copter crash site is difficult to access due to fog

The site where a helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi crashed Sunday is very foggy, making it difficult for rescuers to search, Iranian Minister of Health Bahram Eynollahi has stated. A helicopter carrying Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and some other officials crashed while visiting a northern region and their condition is currently unknown.

Helicopter carrying pres. Raisi involved in accident

A helicopter transporting President Ebrahim Raisi encountered an accident earlier on Sunday in the East Azerbaijan province.

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