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Iranian football player Taremi AFC best goal scorer of 2023

The 31-year-old Iranian striker Mehdi Taremi has become the best goal-scorer of 2023 among the players from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) states.

Iran’s Hamedan designated as Asian Capital of Tourism in 2024

The ancient city of Hamedan in western Iran has been chosen as the Asian Capital of Tourism in 2024.

Official: Iran caught in ‘critical’ population trap, has only 5 years to extricate itself

Iran has been caught in a ‘very critical’ population ageing trap as life expectancy has risen but fertility rates have plummeted, an official warned, adding the future does not bode well if the country does not come up with a solution to make the population younger in 5 years.

Siberian seagulls, cherished guests of Iran’s Shiraz

Every year in the winter, Iran’s southern city of Shiraz, welcomes black-headed gulls from Siberia.

Iran’s Persepolis clinches 10 among Asian clubs in FIFA ranking

Persepolis Football Club, Iran's renowned powerhouse, secured a significant spot in the recent announcement by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS) regarding the best club teams in Asia.

Iranians mark National Mother’s Day

January 3 marks National Mother’s Day in Iran. Mother’s Day in Iran falls on the birthday anniversary of Hazrat Fatemeh Zahra, the daughter of the holy Prophet Mohammad, peace be upon him.

Saint Mesrop Church, a less known monument in Iran’s Mashhad

The northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad is globally known for hosting the mausoleum of Imam Reza, the eighth Shia imam. But even the locals might not be aware that the city is home to a church with historical and architectural values.

Christian Iranians ring in New Year

Christians in the Iranian capital Tehran marked the beginning of the New Year, 2024, in a ceremony at Saint Mary Church.

Christians in Iran gearing up for New Year

As the year transitions from the birth of Christ to the advent of 2024, Armenian communities across Iran embrace the New Year's arrival with fervor.

Severe smog levels in Iranian capital claim nearly 6,400 lives in one year

Around 6,400 people have died due to extremely high levels of air pollution in the Iranian capital, Tehran.

Illicit market for wild birds in north Iran shuttered

The market for illegal trade in wild birds in the northern Iranian city of Fereydunkenar has been closed down after years of concern by environment lovers.

Iran’s football player Ali Daei among AFC’s Asian Cup legends 

Iran's football legend Ali Daei is selected by the Asian Football Confederation as one of the best soccer players of the Asian Cup.

Iran mourns loss of female soccer star

The tragic passing of Melika Mohammadi, a revered player for both the national team and Khatun-e Bam, has plunged Iran's football community into profound sorrow.

Iran’s Yazd crowned tourism capital of Asian Dialogue Forum in 2024

In a momentous decision, the central Iranian city of Yazd, steeped in historical significance and cultural richness, has been honored as the tourism capital among the member countries of the Asian Dialogue Forum (ACD).

Christians celebrate Christmas in Tehran, prepare for New Year

Christians in the Iranian capital Tehran have been on a shopping frenzy to celebrate the auspicious birth anniversary of Jesus Christ and the beginning of New Year.

Iranian Christians mark birth of Jesus Christ

Ceremonies marking the birth of Jesus Christ (PBUH) were held on Sunday in the Church of Saint Gregory of Armenians and Saint Joseph Chaldean Catholic Church in Tehran.

Daffodil extravaganza unfolds in Iran’s Juibar, Mazandaran Province

Amidst a kaleidoscope of vibrant hues and the fragrant embrace of narcissus flowers, the 6th Daffodil Festival in the northern Iranian city of Juibar burst into life with an electrifying inauguration by Babak Momeni, the head of Mazandaran's agricultural jihad.

Iranian national team player killed in car accident, football league week postponed

The Iranian football community mourns the devastating loss of Melika Mohammadi, a prominent player for the national team and Khatun-e Bam, in a heart-wrenching car accident.

Iran’s candidate in Oscars bowed out of cinematic event

The feature-length movie The Night Guardian which was selected to represent Iran for the 2024 Oscars was not included among the shortlisted candidates for the next round of the cinematic ceremony released on Friday.

Armenians ready for festive celebrations at Vank Church in Iran’s Isfahan

Amidst the vibrant cityscape of Isfahan, in central Iran, the Jolfa neighborhood is set to become a beacon of cultural celebrations as Iranian Armenian compatriots gear up for the New Year and Christ's birth.

Iranians, Persian-speaking communities celebrating Yalda or Shab-e Chelleh, welcome winter

Iranians are preparing to celebrate the last night of the fall and the longest of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, known as Yalda or Shab-e Chelleh, with a host of traditions until midnight.

Renowned Iranian actress Tooran Mehrzad dies aged 93

Veteran Iranian star of stage and screen Tooran Mehrzad has died at the age of 93.

2,000 endangered baby turtles embark on critical journey from Iran’s Kish to Persian Gulf

In a bid to ensure the survival of an endangered species, Kish Island's protected site for turtles has witnessed a significant milestone.

Tehran streets festive for Christmas preparations

Christmas is already in the air in the Iranian capital Tehran with Christians, mainly from the Armenian descent, are on a shopping spree to celebrate the birth of the Jesus Christ and the start of the New Year.

World soccer star Luis Figo in Tehran

Luis Figo former legendary soccer player of Barcelona, Real Madrid and Inter Milan arrived on Monday in the Iranian capital, Tehran.

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