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Latest Urban News in Iran – Life in the metropolis. The home of IFP News, Tehran is a city as big as New York, with all the energy and buzz, as well as the social and cultural issues, of a major capital. Simply put, life here is fast and fascinating – find out more in this section.
Tehran Introduces New Restrictions to Contain Corona Outbreak
New restrictions have been introduced by the Iranian government for Tehran province in a bid to prevent further spread of the coronavirus.
Tehran Gets More Colourful for Nowruz Despite Corona Outbreak
Despite the problems caused by the Coronavirus, Tehran municipality's programs are underway as before.
Young Volunteers Disinfect Tehran at Nighttime
More than 2,000 young members of a religious circle in Tehran rush to disinfect various areas of the capital voluntarily every night.
Iran May Use Imam Khomeini Mausoleum to Keep Treat Coronavirus Patients
A senior Iranian official says Seyyed Hassan Khomeini, grandson of late Imam Khomeini and caretaker of the latter’s mausoleum, has allowed Tehran Municipality to use the shrine for housing coronavirus patients.
Big Afforestation Project Kicks Off around Tehran
President of Iran Hassan Rouhani has inaugurated a major project to establish a stand of trees covering an area of 1,290 hectares around the metropolis of Tehran.
Tehran’s Azadi Tower Lit Up in Solidarity with China
On behalf of Iranian people, the Municipality of Tehran has lit up the capital’s iconic Azadi Tower with messages of sympathy with the Chinese nation in their fight against Coronavirus.
Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Wall Paintings in Chabahar
Various wall paintings by the local artists of Chabahar in south-eastern Iran have given the port city an interesting, colourful look.
Schools Shut Down in Tehran over Heavy Snow
Heavy snowfall has blanketed the streets of Tehran, causing some traffic and forcing the closure of schools, authorities in the Iranian capital said.
Café Nanism; A Cozy Place in Tehran Run by Short People
Nanism is the name of a café in Tehran run by short-height people.
New Alert System Warns Tehran Citizens 20 Seconds Before Quake
Tehran, the capital and most populous city of Iran, is being equipped with an earthquake early warning system that would notify people of an imminent quake as early as 20 seconds in advance, an official has announced.
Evaz Recognized as First Child-Friendly Town of Iran
An Iranian town has been designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as a safe town for children.
Autumn Festival at National Garden of Tehran
An autumn festival is being held during the season’s last days in Tehran’s National Garden, a historical area dating back to Qajar era.
Tehran Working to End Use of Children for Scavenging
Tehran Mayor has urged all Tehran citizens to inform the municipality if they see any street children being used for scavenging.
Tehran’s Iconic Milad Tower Turns Red on World AIDS Day
Milad Tower, one of the world’s tallest buildings and a symbol of the Iranian capital, turned red on the World AIDS Day on Saturday night November 30 in a bid to show Iran’s solidarity with HIV-infected patients.
Demonstrators Take to Streets to Protest Fuel Price Hike in Iran
Sporadic protests have erupted in various Iranian cities on Saturday one day after gasoline prices were tripled without any earlier announcement.
Tehran Citizens Surprised by First Autumn Snowfall
The first snowfall of autumn has blanketed many provinces of Iran, including the capital, Tehran, where citizens and officials have been surprised alike.
Tehran’s District One: Combination of Tradition, Modernity
The Iranian capital’s District One is located in the north and northeast of Tehran and is one of the most popular tourist hubs of the city.
Paratroopers Jump from Milad Tower
Thirty paratroopers, commandos and Special Forces recently jumped from Tehran’s iconic Milad Tower to demonstrate their military skills.
Young Girls Embellish Zahedan by Painting Masterpieces on Walls
A group of Iranian girls from the southeastern city of Zahedan are decorating their underdeveloped city by drawing the world’s most famous works of art on the walls of the streets.
Iranian Mourners Decorate Their Cities ahead of Ashura
As Shiite mourners in Iran and the rest of the world prepare to mourn Imam Hussein’s martyrdom anniversary, some people decorate their cities and towns with symbols related to Karbala events.
‘Green House’ in Tehran Uses Plastic Bottles for Decoration
Abolfazl Mahjouri is a creative man living in a south-eastern neighbourhood of Iran’s capital, Tehran. He has become a popular local figure because of the beautiful flower pots he has used to ornament his house’s facade.
Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Colourful Houses of Qazvin
About 3,200 square metres of walls in Navab street on the banks of Navab river in Qazvin have been painted on the occasion of Qazvin cultural week.
Art Garden Opens in Tehran with Vast Artificial Lake
A lake and garden representing different forms of art have been inaugurated in the Iranian capital.
Iranian Artist Carves Statues on Dried Trees
A skilled sculptor creates works of art with dried wood as he believes turning the trees that have been dried into sculptures can be a unique environmental recycling move.
Iran Successfully Tests E-Voting ahead of Parliamentary Polls
Citizens of Tehran went to the polls on Friday, July 26, 2019, to choose Assistants to the Islamic City Council of Tehran in the first fully-electronic voting in the country’s history.
