Monday, December 29, 2025

Society and Culture

Iranian journalist killed by husband amid domestic dispute

Mansoureh Ghadiri Javid, a reporter with research division of IRNA, Islamic Republic News Agency, was tragically killed by her husband in a violent incident involving a knife and dumbbell. The murder reportedly occurred amid severe domestic disputes and escalated arguments between the couple.

Pictures: Traditional ceremony in Iran’s Meymand to give thanks for blessings, rainfall and unity

The annual “Digjush” ceremony, a 250-year-old tradition held in Gonak village of Meymand, in Iran's Kerman province, was celebrated this year on Friday, November 8, 2024 as a sign of appreciation following the first rainfall in the region.

Iran’s deputy health minister warns of imminent population crisis

Iran’s Deputy Health Minister, has issued a stark warning about the country’s declining birth rate and the potential demographic crisis it could lead to in the coming decades.

Embrace the enchanting autumn beauty of Farim Sahra forests in Iran’s Mazandaran

Farim Sahra in Iran’s northern Mazandaran Province is renowned for its stunning beauty, surrounded by lush forests to the north and south.

Ramtin Hotel in northern Tehran catches fire, 29 injured

A fire broke out early on Saturday morning at the Ramtin Hotel in northern Tehran, the capital of Iran, injuring 29 people.

Iranian shepherd soothes attacking bear

A video has gone viral in Iran showing a shepherd trying to calm down a bear that chases off the man’s cattle.

Popular Iranian football commentator, Ferdowsipour returns after six years

Renowned Iranian football commentator and program producer Adel Ferdowsipour made a promising return to sports commentary on Tuesday nearly six years after being sacked for unknown reasons.

1,600-year-old juniper tree discovered in Iran’s West Azarbaijan province

A 1,600-year-old juniper tree has been identified in the Zinehar forest reserve near Takab, West Azarbaijan Province, marking it as the oldest tree in the region in northwestern Iran.

Earthquake jolts Iran’s Garmsar, damage caused

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck the city of Garmsar in Semnan Province, eastern Tehran, at 5:16 a.m. local time, originating from a depth of 11 kilometers.

Official: Lifting internet filtering will save billions for Iranian households, businesses

The lifting of internet filtering  in Iran could return several trillion tomans to household and business budgets, the president of the Tehran Electronic Commerce Association was quoted as saying by ILNA news agency.

Iran’s tourism minister announces development projects in Abu Musa island, other regions

Iran's Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Seyed Reza Salehi Amiri has announced extensive reconstruction and development projects in various regions of the country, including Abu Musa Island, which has made headlines in recent days over its ownership dispute with the UAE. 

Iranian athletes visit Abu Musa Island in the Persian Gulf

In a symbolic move to emphasize Iran’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, a group of Iranian athletes visited Abu Musa Island in the Persian Gulf.

Former Iran football federation chief sentenced to 15 years for cryptocurrency fraud

Shohreh Mousavi, former director of Iran’s Football Federation, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison as part of the high-profile “King Money” case involving widespread economic disruption and fraud.

Iran’s young freestyle wrestlers claim first World Championship title

For the first time in history, the Iranian national freestyle wrestling team has won the U-23 World Championship, securing 3 gold, 1 silver, and 3 bronze medals.

Many cities in Iran experience continued snow, rainfall

Iran’s National Weather Forecasting Center predicted on Thursday the cloudiness, rain showers, snowfall and strong winds that started a day ago in various regions of the country will continue.

Different Iranian cities blanketed in snow

The first autumn snowfall covered various cities in Ardabil province, located in northwestern Iran, in white.

27 rare falcons saved from trafficking, released into wild in Iran’s Hormozgan

Iranian police recently intercepted a major wildlife smuggling operation, rescuing 27 rare and valuable falcons hidden in a vehicle.

Unknown bird spotted in Bandar Kangan, southern Iran

An unidentified bird in a home in the southern Iranian city of Bandar Kangan has surprised nature lovers.

Iran’s Hadi Choopan, known as ‘Persian Wolf’, wins silver in Mr. Olympia 2024

Iranian bodybuilder Hadi Choopan came second in the 2024 Mr. Olympia held at the Resorts World Theater in Las Vegas, the US.

Iran’s Ardabil produces 29,000 tons of grapes for domestic, int’l markets

The northwestern Iranian province of Ardabil has produced and harvested 29,000 tons of grapes, supplied to both domestic and international markets.

Iran’s Hormozgan welcomes Siberian birds

Over 90 species of aquatic and shore birds from Siberia have arrived in Iran’s southern Hormozgan province with the onset of autumn, ready to spend the winter in the wetlands and coastal habitats of the region.

Brown bear filmed in Ramsar forests, northern Iran

A nature enthusiast has captured footage of a brown bear roaming the forests of Ramsar in northern Iran, indicating the well-being of the species in the heart of the Hyrcanian forests, IRNA news agency reported.

17th natl. Iranian soup festival underway in Zanjan

The 17th National Iranian Soup Festival has officially opened its doors at the Caspian International Exhibition Center in Zanjan, wrstetn Iran

AFC strips Iran of hosting rights for World Cup Qualifier against Qatar

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced that the World Cup 2026 qualifying match between Iran and Qatar will be held in a neutral country.

15 people die of alcohol poisoning in Iran 

At least 15 people have died of alcohol poisoning in the northern Iranian province of Mazandaran. Medical sources in Mazandaran say the victims include 13 men and 2 women above the age of 22. 

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