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White Bridge, in southern Iran hosting migrant birds

Each year, with the beginning of the cold season, more than a million birds migrate to the rivers, wetlands and ponds of Iran’s Khuzestan Province from all over the world to spend the winter there.

Covid kills 5 more patients in Iran as health officials warn of 8th wave

The number of deaths from the Coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 144,682 with 5 more patients killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, according to the official figures. The health ministry has warned of a surge in the number of infections and deaths as three cases of the new strain of Covid-19 have been detected in the country.

“600k people die of exposure to tobacco smoke in Iran each year”

The head of the Secretariat of Iran’s National Tobacco Control Headquarters says 600 thousand people die each year because of exposure to tobacco smoke also known as environmental tobacco smoke (ETS).

Coronavirus infects 35 people in Iran, 2 killed

The Iranian Health Ministry figures on Tuesday showed that 35 people had tested positive for the Coronavirus over the past 24 hours. The deadly disease has also killed 2 more patients during the period.

Three Asiatic cheetahs spotted in Iran’s Touran protected reserve

An Iranian environmental official says three Asiatic cheetahs have been spotted in the Khar Touran National Park in the north-central province of Semnan.

Christmas shopping in Tehran on eve of New Year

According to the religious calendar of Iranian Armenians, Jesus Christ’s birthday is celebrated on January 6. But while Christmas Day is celebrated on December 25, some shops and stores in Tehran sell pine trees and other symbols and statuettes just days before that date.

Iranian official: New strain of Covid not detected in Iran yet

Iran’s health ministry says no cases of the new strain of Covid-19 have been detected in the country yet.

Iran president congratulates Pope, Christians on Christmas

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has penned a letter congratulating Pope Francis on the occasion of the birth anniversary of the Jesus Christ and the New Gregorian Year.

Official: Leopard returned to natural habitat in Tehran Province

The director general of Tehran's environmental protection organization says after some 3 weeks of monitoring the eastern edge of the Iranian capital, a leopard sought by authorities left the place in question and returned to its natural habitat in the region.

Iran’s Coronavirus deaths stand at one

The number of deaths from the Covid pandemic in Iran increased to 144,674 with one more patient killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Sunday.

Two Iranians selected top AAWC coaches of 2022

Mohammad Bana and Pejman Dorostkar have been crowned the best wrestling coaches of the Asian Associated Wrestling Committee (AAWC) in 2022.

Iranian specialist urges control over China flights amid shocking rise in Covid cases

An Iranian infectious disease specialist urges officials to keep flights to and back from China in check to prevent another explosion of coronavirus infections in the country, as the East Asian state is grappling with a shocking surge in the number of patients diagnosed with Covid-19.

Iranian Foreign Ministry says Afghan girls allowed to study in Iran 

An aide to Iran’s foreign minister says Afghan girls can study at Iranian universities through distant learning system and using the existing infrastructure in Iran.

Iranian health official warns of new surge in Covid cases 

The head of the Iranian parliament’s health commission has warned of a new surge in Covid cases in Iran.

Air quality in Tehran back to healthy level thanks to downpours

After days of severe pollution, the air quality in the Iranian capital of Tehran returns to a healthy level thanks to a windy weather and downpours of rain and snow.

Iranian court sentences 3 to feeding popular cheetah Pirouz for three months

A court in Iran’s West Azarbaijan Province has sentenced defendants in a legal case to preparation of food for the country’s highly popular Asiatic cheetah, Pirouz, for three months.

Covid kills one more patient in Iran

The number of deaths from the Coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 144,673 with one more patient killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Friday.

Iran’s popular cheetah Pirouz turns 8 months old: New pics

New photos have been released of the popular Iranian Asiatic cheetah Pirouz, who has just turned eight months old.

Covid-19 in Iran: 75 patients in critical condition

The death toll from the Coronavirus pandemic in Iran reached 144,672 on Wednesday, according to official figures. 75 patients are in intensive care units nationwide.

Iran reports 3 more Covid deaths, over 60 new infections

Iran’s Health Ministry reported on Tuesday 3 new Coronavirus deaths and more than 60 cases of infections over the past 24 hours.

Iran reports another COVID zero deaths in 24 hours

The number of deaths from the Coronavirus pandemic in Iran stayed unchanged at 144,664 with another zero deaths over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry reported on Monday.

Iranian scientists develop radiopharmaceutical for cancer treatment

Iranian scientists have developed a radiopharmaceutical for targeted treatment of neuroendocrine tumors, in another great step in the country’s efforts to use nuclear technology to promote medical science.

Iranian bodybuilder wins 2022 Mr. Olympia title

Renowned Iranian bodybuilder Hadi Choopan, known as ‘Iranian Wolf', won the 2022 Mr. Olympia contest.

Head of Iranian Medical Council: Iran will have no heart surgeons in 5 years

The head of Iran’s Medical Council has warned about the decrease in the number of doctors and surgeons in the country, adding there will be no heart surgeon in the country in five years.

Iran registers dozens of new Covid cases, 3 deaths over 24 hours

The Iranian health ministry figures on Sunday showed that 55 people had tested positive for the Covid-19 in the past 24 hours. The death toll from the Coronavirus pandemic also increased to 144,664 with 3 more patients killed by the deadly disease during the time span.

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