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Iran manufactures indigenous laparoscopy trocars, saves foreign currency reserve

A knowledge-based company in Iran has managed to manufacture trocars used for laparoscopy and stop the outflow of hundreds of thousands of dollars in imports.

Iran’s Leader deplores double standards exercised in 2024 Olympics, Paralympics

The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran has criticized the biased and double standards of decision-makers in the 2024 Olympic and Paralympics Games regarding the participation of countries in the competitions.

Ayatollah Khamenei stresses Muslim unity as key to foil ill-wishers’ plots

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has stressed the importance of the issue of unity, describing it as a key to thwart ill-wishers’ conspiracies against Muslims.

Iranian researchers treat deep burn injuries with living cells

Researchers at Iran’s Royan Research Institute have succeeded in healing severe burn injuries of patients with a piece of discarded skin.

7,000 Iranians die annually of suicide: Judiciary official

Gholamabbas Turki, Iranian Deputy Prosecutor General for Public Rights and Crime Prevention, revealed that around 130,000 suicide attempts occur in Iran annually, resulting in 7,000 deaths.

Iran secures runner-up at Asian Wushu championship with 15 medals

The Iranian Wushu team, grabbed 15 medals—7 gold, 3 silver, and 5 bronze—becoming the runners-up in the Asian Wushu Championship in China.

Video: Appalling scene when lighting hits Tehran’s Milad Tower

A video has captured the moment a lightning bolt struck the Milad Tower in the Iranian capital Tehran on rainy Saturday after a period of dry spell in the city.

Rain and snow refresh Tehran

With summer coming to an end, Tehran has received a downpour, including hail and snow on the heights to the north and east of the Iranian capital.

Kabirkouh forests in western Iran burning in fire

A video has been posted online showing the heights of Kabirkouh Mountain ablaze toward the end of summer. Kabirkouh is in the city of Abdanan in Iran’s western province of Ilam .

Iranian man who saved 150 pilgrims in Iraq hotel fire succumbs to injuries

An Iranian man who rescued at least 150 pilgrims after fire devoured a hotel in Iraq’s shrine city of Karbala last month, died of injuries on Saturday.

Football fan dies of heart attack during match in Iran stadium

A football fan passed away on Friday due to a heart attack during an Iran Pro League match between Sepahan and Malavan in the Fooladshahr Stadium in central Isfahan province.

Iran new research satellite launched, successfully put into orbit

Iran on Saturday successfully launched the Chamran-1 research satellite into space using Ghaem-100 carrier, a new milestone in the country’s aerospace achievement.

Iran’s female rowers grab gold medal in Asian competitions in China

The Iranian national rowing team has secured the gold medal in the women's U23 and youth four-person rowing competitions at the Asian Rowing Championship in China. 

Data: Dengue fever cases in Iran rise to 184

Iran’s Health Ministry has released a new update on the number of people infected with dengue fever in the country, saying 184 cases have been registered as of September 8.

Iran’s Aghapour nominated for 2023 world’s best futsal player 

Iranian futsal superstar Salar Aghapour and the winner of the world’s best young player in 2022, has been shortlisted by Futsal Planet as the world's best player in 2023. 

Report: Head of Iran’s Islamic Center Hamburg leaves Germany

The president of Iran’s Islamic Center Hamburg (IZH) left Germany on Wednesdays evening, 48 hours before the deadline set by German authorities ran out, according to a report by DW.

Iranian president visits holy shrines during Iraq trip

Iran’s President Massoud Pezeshkian, who is on a trip to neighboring Iraq as his first official trip as the newly-elected president, visited on Thursday the al-Kazimiyya shrine located in the suburb of Baghdad, which houses the burial places of the 7th Shia Imam, Musa al-Kazim, and his son and the 9th Shia Imam, Imam Jawad.

2024 Paralympics Games: Iran ranks 14th with 25 medals

Iranian Paralympic athletes have concluded the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris with an impressive haul of 25 medals in total.

Baloch Sunni scholar appointed as Iran’s deputy minister of tech

In a recent appointment by Iran’s Minister of Science, Research, and Technology, Mohammad Nabi Shahiki, a prominent Baloch and Sunni academic, has been named the Deputy Minister of Technology and Innovation.

Iranian powerlifter sets records, grabs gold at 2024 Paralympics

Iranian para-powerlifter Aliakbar Gharibshahi has made history by shattering a new record and clinching the gold medal in the men’s up to 107kg category at the Paralympic Games in France.

UN report predicts shocking future for aging population in Iran

Iran’s elderly population, technically defined as people over 60 years old, will reach 32 percent by 2050 and will soar to 40 percent by 2080, according to a UN report.

Police: 314 people killed in road accidents in Iran over past week

Iran’s traffic police say 314 have died in road accidents in Iran over the past week.

Iran’s gold medal at 2024 Paralympics snatched away in a controversial move

Iranian para athlete Sadegh Beit Sayyah, who grabbed a gold medal and set a new Paralympic record in the men's javelin throw F41 class at the 2024 Paralympics, has been disqualified over displaying of a religious flag.

Iran ranks 9th at 2024 Computer Olympiad

Iranian students have achieved a gold medal, two silvers and one bronze in the Computer Olympiad 2024 in Egypt, ranking 9 at the competitions.

Iran sitting volleyball team crowned at 2024 Paralympics

Iran’s men’s sitting volleyball team have won their eighth gold medal in the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris after beating Bosnia and Herzegovina 3-1.

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