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Iran reports 7 new Covid deaths, highest in weeks

Iran's Health Ministry figrues on Tuesday confirmed 7 new deaths caused by the COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, the highest single-day figure in weeks.

Saudi Arabia lifts Covid-related restrictions on Hajj pilgrims quota

There will be no limit on the number of pilgrims who can attend the Hajj in 2023, Saudi Arabia has announced, following three years of restrictions on the pilgrimage due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Coronavirus cases on rise in Iran: 135 infected in 24 hours

The number of Coronavirus cases is on the rise again in Iran. Iranian Health Ministry figures on Monday showed 135 people had been infected in the past 24 hours.

Snow blankets northern Iranian tourist village

Javaherdeh Village near the northern Iranian city of Ramsar was covered with snow on Monday morning after temperatures fell below zero.

Iran says France has no right to insult other religions

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has announced that France is not entitled to insult any religion and its followers under the pretext of "free speech." Nasser Kanaani has called on the French statesmen to observe the basic principles of international law.

Iranian president strongly condemns Charlie Hebdo’s insulting cartoons

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has strongly condemned French magazine Charlie Hebdo’s recent insulting cartoons about the marjaeiyah and religious as well as human values of the Iranian people.

Coronavirus kills 2 more patients in Iran

The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 144,708 with two more patients killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Sunday.

Fire kills worker in Iranian gas refinery

A pentane pipeline has caught fire in Iran’s Bidboland Gas Refinery in the country’s south, killing one person.

Iran calls for global cooperation to end desecration of Islamic sanctities

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has called for an international mechanism aimed at stopping measures that desecrate religious values and holy sites.

Iran Covid: 2 more deaths, over 100 new infections

The Iranian health ministry announced on Saturday that more than 100 new cases of coronavirus infection have been identified across the country during the past 24 hours, adding that 2 patients have passed away in the same period of time.

One dead in shooting at an oil and gas company in southwest Iran

One person has been killed and two others have sustained injuries in a shooting incident at an oil and gas company in Iran’s southwestern province of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province.

Armenian-Iranians celebrate Christmas, Baptism of Jesus

Armenian-Iranians, who follow the Christian faith, have participated in celebrations to mark Christmas and the Baptism of Jesus.

Watch popular cheetah cub Pirouz preparing to sleep in good health

A new video emerges of highly popular Iranian cheetah cub Pirouz preparing to sleep at night, soothing fresh concerns over the eight-month-old’s health conditions.

Covid in Iran: 5 patients die, dozens infected

Iran’s Health Ministry announced on Friday 5 new Covid deaths and more than 70 cases of coronavirus over the past 24 hours

Iranian MP warns of “water war” within next 10 years

The vice chairman of the Iranian parliament’s agriculture, water, natural resources and environment commission has issued a stark warning about the consequences of the drying up of underground water resources in the country.

Official: Iran burns mazut as alternative fuel in 14 thermal power stations

A senior environmental official says Iran burns highly-polluting mazut as alternative fuel in 14 out of 16 thermal power stations across the country, but that is not the root cause of severe air pollution in metropolis like Tehran.

Iran’s capital gets fresh snowfall amid air pollution

Residents of Tehran woke up to fresh snowfall on Thursday as the Iranian capital continues to grapple with unhealthy levels of air pollution.

French envoy summoned to Iranian Foreign Ministry over insulting cartoons

French Ambassador to Tehran Nicolas Roche was summoned to the Iranian Foreign Ministry on Wednesday afternoon after a French magazine published insulting cartoons of the Shia Marjaeya as well as Iran’s national and religious values.

Iran reports another death-free day in Covid record

The number of deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran remained unchanged at 144,696 with another zero death day over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry announced on Wednesday.

Leader: Stage must be set for women to join Iran’s decision-making bodies

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the ground should be paved for a more active participation of Iranian women in different ranks of the country’s decision-making sectors.

Iranian production of nanotech items, equipment up six times

New figures show the production of items and equipment developed based on nanotechnology in Iran witnessed a six-fold rise in a period of nine years.

Iran’s Covid death toll nears 144,700

The death toll from the coronavirus pandemic in Iran increased to 144,696 with three more patients killed by the deadly disease over the past 24 hours, Iran's Health Ministry reported on Tuesday.

Ahvaz in fog amid air pollution in Iranian megacities

Thick fog has significantly reduced visibility in the cities of the southern Iranian province of Khouzestan, especially the capital Ahvaz.

Covid cases on rise in Iran: Nearly 100 infected in 24 hours

The number of Coronavirus cases is on the rise again in Iran. Iranian Health Ministry figures on Monday showed nearly 100 people had been infected in the past 24 hours.

Tehran air pollution: Health ministry calls for remote working shifts, reduced hours

Iran’s health ministry is calling for remote working shifts for government employees and reduced working hours amid dangerously high pollution in the capital Tehran and other major cities.

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