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Sport

Iranian Zurkhaneh team win India World Cup

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The Iranian national Zurkhaneh team celebrated first place, claiming the championship at the World Cup held in India.
Sport

22-year-old Iranian wrestling prodigy named world’s strongest Greco-Roman wrestler

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22-year-old Iranian wrestling sensation Saeed Esmaeili, a world and Olympic gold medalist, has been named the most dominant Greco-Roman wrestler in the world for 2025.
Culture

Iranians mark Yalda Night with ancient traditions

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Iranians and Persian-speaking communities across the region celebrated Yalda Night on Sunday, the longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, with time-honored traditions centered on togetherness, poetry and hope.
Sport

Rooftop football skills of two Iranian village teenagers go viral

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A video showing the football skills of two teenage boys from a rural area in Iran has gone viral on social media.
Custom

Iran welcomes Yalda Night with crowded streets, warm spirits, and rising costs

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Iranians across the country are preparing to mark Yalda Night on Sunday with lively gatherings, bustling markets, and a strong sense of tradition, as families and friends came together to celebrate the longest night of the year despite ongoing economic pressures.
Cinema

Iranian actor Hamid Taleghani passes away at 59

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Hamid Taleghani, a veteran Iranian film and television actor, has died after a period of illness caused by liver cancer, Iranian media reported.
Sport

Iran’s women’s youth goalball team wins gold at Para-Asian Youth Games in Dubai

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Iran’s women’s youth goalball team has claimed the championship at the Para-Asian Youth Games in Dubai.
Society

Nationwide ceremonies mark Mother’s Day and Women’s Day in Iran

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Iran marked the concurrent observance of Mother’s Day and Women’s Day on Thursday, a nationwide celebration dedicated to honoring the central role women play within families and across society.
Sport

Concerns over US visas for Iran players ahead of 2026 World Cup preparations

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The head of Iran’s Football Federation, Mehdi Taj, has warned that some national team players and staff may be denied US visas ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, saying the federation must be prepared with alternative options for affected squad members.
Judiciary

Appeals court lifts detention order for actor Pejman Jamshidi, cites lack of new evidence

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Pejman Jamshidi’s attorney says an appeals court has overturned the lower court’s ruling and lifted the actor’s detention order after determining that no new evidence had emerged to justify continued custody.
Music

Iranian rock pioneer Kourosh Yaghmaei announces retirement from music

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Kourosh Yaghmaei, the legendary Iranian singer, composer and guitarist widely regarded as the father of Iranian rock, has announced his retirement from music at the age of 79.
Sport

Belgium, Egypt, New Zealand coaches react to World Cup 2026 Grouping with Iran

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Coaches of Belgium, Egypt and New Zealand national football teams have shared their initial reactions after being drawn on Friday alongside Iran national football team in Group G of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Sport

Iran versus Belgium, Egypt and New Zealand in 2026 FIFA World Cup

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Iran's National Football Team has been drawn in Group G of the 2026 World Cup finals alongside Belgium, Egypt and New Zealand.
Sport

Six Iranian athletes ranked in world karate top ten

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Following the World Karate Championships held in Cairo, Egypt, the World Karate Federation has released its latest global rankings, placing six Iranian athletes among the top ten in their categories.
Cinema

Iranian film director Asghar Nasiri dies at 63

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Iranian film director and producer Asghar Nasiri has died due to severe respiratory complications, Iranian media reported on Tuesday.
Cinema

3rd day of Fajr Intl. Film Festival held in Shiraz

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The third day of the Fajr International Film Festival was held on Friday evening in Shiraz, southern Iran.
Cinema

Iran director Majidi receives special honor at First Eurasia International Film Festival

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Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi received the Special Award of the inaugural Eurasia International Film Festival for his “significant contribution to world cinema.”
Sport

Iran in Pot 2 in FIFA World Cup 2026 draw

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Iran has been placed in Pot 2 for the first-ever 48-team FIFA World Cup in 2026, according to the World governing body.
Cinema

Iranian director protests screening of his film at Israeli festival

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Iranian filmmaker Mohammad Rasoulof has strongly objected to the screening of his latest film, The Seed of the Sacred Fig, at a festival in Israel, saying he is “deeply outraged” by the decision.
Nature and Wildlife

A thousand shades of autumn in Sheet Village, Iran’s Tarom

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Nestled in the northeastern reaches of Zanjan Province, Tarom County is one of Iran’s most unique landscapes, an area where strikingly diverse climates lie only minutes apart.
Sport

Iran wins Seven-a-Side Football Asian Championship for the third time

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Iran’s national seven-a-side football team have claimed the Asian title for the third time after defeating Indonesia 2–0 in the final match of the 2025 Asia-Oceania Championship held in Indonesia.
Sport

Iran’s leader commends  silver medalist Hassanzadeh for “gold-worthy determination”      

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Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has praised Iranian Muay Thai athlete Fereshteh Hassanzadeh for her determination and strong spirit during the competitions of Islamic countries, saying her “effort, faith, and self-confidence” are more valuable than gold.
Sport

Iranian motocross rider in coma after severe crash at Azadi Track, renewing safety concerns

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Iranian motocross rider Elena Madanipour has been placed in a coma following a serious crash during the national motocross championship at Tehran’s Azadi track on Wednesday, marking the second major accident in the sport within six months and raising renewed questions over safety standards and oversight.
Cinema

Peyman Maadi named jury member at Morocco film festival

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Iranian actor and director Peyman Maadi has been selected as a member of the jury for the Marrakech Film Festival, in Morocco, chaired by Oscar-winning South Korean director Bong Joon-ho.
Cinema

Famous Iranian actor Homayoun Ershadi passes away at 78

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Renowned Iranian actor Homayoun Ershadi died at 78 on Tuesday after a battle with cancer.
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