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Iranians join Eid al-Fitr prayers en masse, mark end of Ramadan

Millions of Iranians turn out en masse at mosques and shrines to join Eid al-Fitr prayers countrywide, celebrating the conclusion of 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the holy month Ramadan.

Iran daily Covid deaths declining, 23 killed in 24 hours

The daily death toll from Covid-19 is declining in Iran, with the disease having killed 23 people over the past 24 hours, the health ministry announced on Friday.

‘Khalil the Eagle,’ Iran’s strong athletic man, dies at 98

Iranian athlete Khalil Tarighat-Peyma, whose name was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records for lifting a 2-ton elephant, has died at the age of 98.

Iran’s leader declares Saturday as Eid ul-Fitr

The office of Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has annoucned that the crescent of the moon was not observed over Iran on Thursday and, therefore, Friday will be the 30th day of the holy month of Ramadan.

Iranian minister: Officials examining if women can be allowed to watch Tehran Derby at stadium

Iran’s minister of sports and youth says authorities are examining if it’s possible to let women into Tehran’s Azadi Stadium to watch the Tehran Derby between Esteghlal FC and Persepolis FC on Sunday.

Daily Covid deaths in Iran drop to 23

Twenty-three Iranians have lost their lives to coronavirus over the past 24 hours, showing a decline in death toll as compared to a day earlier that saw 26 fatalities, according to the health ministry's daily update on Wednesday.

Talks proceeding between Iran, IAEA: Iranian nuclear chief

The director general of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says negotiations are proceeding between Iran and the United Nations (UN)’s atomic organization.

Over 1,100 killed in Iran road accidents during Nowruz holidays: Official

The death toll from road accidents during the two-week Nowruz (New Year) holidays in Iran has hit 1,168, higher than the previous year, according to an official.

Covid infections keep declining in Iran

Iranian Health Ministry figures on Tuesday showed that almost 450 new cases of coronavirus have been identified across the country during the past 24 hours. On Monday, the country registered nearly 550 new cases of the deadly disease.

Lake Urmia’s water level increases, more tourists attracted

The water level of Lake Urmia in Iran’s West Azerbaijan Province has increased 17 centimeters.

Iran reports 28 Covid deaths, over 550 new infections

The Iranian health ministry said on Monday that more than 550 new cases of coronavirus infection have been identified across the country during the past 24 hours. It added that 28 patients have died in the same period of time.

Iranian govt. approves free infertility insurance, abortion medication no longer available

The Iranian Health Ministry has announced that abortion has been criminalized in the country.

Iran Covid: New cases on decline

The number of Coronavirus cases continues to reduce in Iran. The Iranian Health Ministry figures on Sunday showed nearly 600 people had been infected with the deadly virus in the past 24 hours.

Iranian exports of medicinal plants worth $600 million

More than 8,000 different types of plants grow in Iran, of which about 450 species are have medicinal usage. Plants whose export can have a high added value for the country.

Iran Covid: 27 killed, red zones and new cases decreased

Latest figures released by the Iranian Health Ministry show that the number of red cities where the risk from the Coronavirus disease is highest has decreased from 18 to 12.

Iranian president: Israel’s collapse nearing

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has said Israel’s end and collapse is nearing. President Raisi made the comment while attending the International Quds Day rallies in the capital Tehran on Friday.

Iranians skip sleep to mark third ‘Night of Destiny’

Millions of Iranians skipped sleep and prayed until dawn on Thursday and early hours of Friday to commemorate the third night that Shia Islam believes could be Laylat al-Qadr, or the Night of Destiny, during the fasting month of Ramadan, when holy Qur’an was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Iran registers hundreds of new Covid cases, 28 deaths

The Iranian Health Ministry figures on Thursday showed 888 people had been infected with the deadly Coronavirus in the past 24 hours. The number of deaths has increased to 145,747 with 28 more patients killed by the disease in the same period of time.

Flooding kills one in western Iran; heavy rainfalls expected in many cities

One person has lost her life in flooding, caused by heavy downpours of rain, in Iran’s western province of Ilam.

Over 800 people infected with Covid in Iran, 32 killed

The Iranian Health Ministry figures on Wednesday showed that more than 820 people had tested positive for the Coronavirus over the past 24 hours. The disease has also killed 32 patients during the period.

Iranians pray till dawn to mark second ‘Night of Destiny’

Millions of Iranians stayed awake all night for a second time to mark ‘Laylat al-Qadr’ or ‘the Night of Destiny,’ when, according to Islamic scriptures, the Holy Qur’an was revealed to Prophet Muhammad some 14 centuries ago, as the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan draws to a close.

Iran Covid cases top 7.6mln, 35 new deaths

The number the coronavirus cases in Iran has surpassed 7.6 million, according to the country's health ministry on Tuesday. Health officials keep warning of a new variant of coronavirus causing a surge in the number of infections in the country.

Official: Iran trying to re-open Embassy in Saudi Arabia before start of Hajj in June

A senior Iranian Foreign Ministry official says Tehran is making efforts to re-open its Embassy in the Saudi capital city of Riyadh and its Consulate in Jeddah prior to the beginning of the Hajj pilgrimage season in Saudi Arabia in June.

Covid in Iran: 940 new cases, 39 deaths

The Iranian Health Ministry figures on Monday showed that 940 people had tested positive for the Coronavirus over the past 24 hours. The disease has also killed 39 patients during the period.

Iran Covid deaths hit record high: 42 killed

The Iranian Health Ministry on Sunday reported 42 deaths caused by COVID-19 over the past 24 hours, the highest figure recorded in months.

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