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Iranian wushu fighter bags silver at Asian Championships in China

Amir Mehdi Shirdel, a promising young wushu athlete from Iran’s Ardabil Province, secured a silver medal in the 75kg weight class at the ongoing Asian Junior Wushu Championships in China.

Iranian delegation to Chengdu games pays military salute in tribute to war martyrs

The Iranian delegation heading to the Chengdu international sports event in China performed a military salute during their send-off ceremony on Tuesday, coinciding with the national commemoration of the martyrs of the war with the Israeli regime in June.

Education Dept. official: 26 Tehrani students martyred in 12-day war

The director general of Tehran’s Education Department has confirmed the martyrdom of 26 students during the recent 12-day imposed war, along with 4 kindergarten children and five teachers.

Iran’s Kordestan declares two days of public mourning after deaths of environmental volunteers

The governor of Iran’s western Kordestan province, Arash Zereh Tan Lahouni, has declared two days of public mourning following the tragic deaths of three environmental activists who lost their lives while battling a wildfire on Mount Abidar, near Sanandaj.

Iran’s health minister urges immediate global intervention to stop Gaza humanitarian catastrophe

Iran’s Minister of Health, Mohammad Reza Zafarghandi, has issued an urgent letter to international organizations calling for coordinated humanitarian intervention to halt a “deliberate annihilation of life” in the Gaza Strip.

Iran’s Telecommunications Satellite Successfully Placed in Orbit

Iran's telecommunications satellite, named Nahid-2, launched into space on Friday morning, has been successfully placed in a 500-kilometer orbit.

Iran launches Nahid-2 telecommunications satellite aboard Russian Soyuz rocket

Iran’s Nahid-2 telecommunications and research satellite was successfully launched into space aboard a Russian Soyuz rocket on Friday.

Iranian officials appointed to lead Asian Taekwondo Academy

Following the conclusion of the Asian Taekwondo Union's electoral assembly, two prominent Iranian officials have been appointed to lead the newly restructured Asian Taekwondo Academy.

Iran’s senior cleric urges Pope to speak out against Gaza crimes

In a letter addressed to the Pope, senior Iranian cleric Ayatollah Hossein Nouri Hamedani called on the leader of the world’s Catholics to take a firm moral stance against the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Severe water shortage expected in Tehran within 40 days, lawmaker warns

The Iranian capital, Tehran, is facing a serious water crisis, with a severe shortage expected within the next 40 days, according to Zeynab Gheisari, a member of parliament.

Iran warns of environmental fallout from Israeli strikes in letter to intl. bodies

Head of Iran’s Environmental Protection Organization Shina Ansari has sent a letter to 10 international organizations, warning of the serious environmental risks posed by Israel’s recent military aggression against Iranian soil.

Iranian satellite to launch Friday aboard Russian Soyuz rocket      

Iran is set to launch one of its satellites this Friday aboard a Russian Soyuz rocket.

Massive fire forces closure of Iran’s Anzali free zone

A major fire broke out in the Venus Complex within the Anzali Free Zone in the northern Iranian province of Guilan, forcing authorities to shut down the entire area and restrict public access until further notice.

Tehran air quality reaches hazardous levels amid extreme heat

The Tehran Air Quality Control Company has announced that the capital’s air quality index (AQI) reached 192 on Monday evening, placing it in the “unhealthy for all groups” category and bordering on “hazardous'.

Iranian official urges sun protection as UV radiation levels rise

An Iranian official has warned the public about increasing levels of ultraviolet (UV) radiation across Iran, especially during the summer months.

Iran’s Lake Urmia on brink of total desiccation

For the first time in recorded history, Lake Urmia, in northwestern Iran, may be facing complete desiccation by the end of this summer.

Tehran to shut down on Wednesday amid soaring temperatures, water crisis

Iran's Government Spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani announced that Wednesday, July 23, will be a public holiday in Tehran Province due to the continuation of extreme heat and the urgent need to conserve water and electricity.

President Pezeshkian: Tackling Iran’s water crisis requires structural, region-specific solutions

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has stressed that addressing the country's growing water crisis demands a fundamental shift in national strategy, calling for root-level, comprehensive, and regionally tailored approaches.

Iranians told to use less water amid shortages

Iranian authorities have called on citizens to limit water consumption as the country grapples with severe shortages amid an ongoing heatwave.

Iran Women’s National Football Team qualifies for AFC Asian Cup after defeating Jordan

The Iran women’s national football team have secured their place in the upcoming AFC Women’s Asian Cup with a 2–1 victory over Jordan in their final qualifying match.

21 dead, several injured in Iran’s coach overturn

At least 21 people were killed and nearly 30 wounded when a coach overturned in southern Iran on Saturday.

Fire contained at major refinary in Abadan, southern Iran

A fire that broke out earlier on Saturday at Unit 70 of the Abadan Oil Refinery, in southern Iran, has been fully contained thanks to the tireless efforts of emergency and operational teams.

Iranian chess prodigy Sina Movahed wins Title Tuesday, defeating world stars

Iranian chess prodigy Sina Movahed, a 14-year-old grandmaster from Khuzestan, southern Iran, delivered a stunning performance by winning the prestigious Titled Tuesday online tournament, defeating several global chess stars.

Iranian Red Crescent says 70% of wounded rescued during 12-day conflict with Israel

The president of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), Pirhossein Kolivand, announced that 70% of those injured during the recent 12-day war with Israel and the US were rescued by IRCS responders, highlighting the organization’s critical role during the aggression.

Iran women’s basketball team reaches final of FIBA Asia Cup

The Iranian women’s national basketball team has advanced to the final of the FIBA Asia Cup Division B after a commanding 78–52 victory over Thailand in the semifinals.

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