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Sport

Iran’s junior wrestling team ranks first in world championships

IFP Media Wire -
Iran's junior Greco-Roman wrestling team was crowned at the Turkish World Championships after winning 1 gold medal, 1 silver medal and 2 bronze medals.
Environment

Iran government organizations, schools to close for two days due to heat

IFP Editorial Staff -
The Iranian administration has declared two forthcoming days holidays due to unprecedented heat.
Local

Iranian daily attacks Raisi administration’s proposed hijab law

IFP Editorial Staff -
An Iranian daily has censured a motion prepared by the President Ebrahim Raisi administration to fine women who don’t wear their hijab properly or to close down businesses that offer goods and services to those women.
Sport

Iran U23 men’s team wins 2023 CAFA Futsal Cup

IFP Media Wire -
The Iran U23 men's futsal team grabbed the title of the 2023 CAFA Futsal Cup after beating Tajikistan and gaining 12 points.
Cinema

Acclaimed Iranian director to shoot next movie in Los Angeles: Report

IFP Editorial Staff -
A report says acclaimed Iranian director and screenwriter Asghar Farhadi will be producing his next film in Los Angeles.
Sport

Iran’s under-16 volleyball team crowned at 2023 Asian Championship

IFP Media Wire -
The Iranian men's national under-16 volleyball team has defeated the host nation to claim the top position at the conclusion of the inaugural edition of the Asian Men’s U16 Volleyball Championship in Uzbekistan.
Literature

Iranian literary critic Shapur Jorkesh dies, aged 73

IFP Media Wire -
Well-known Iranian literary critic Shapur Jorkesh has died in Shiraz, a city in south of Iran, at the age of 73.
Religion

Grief sweeps Iran on Imam Hossein martyrdom anniversary

IFP Editorial Staff -
In Iran, millions of people are mourning Imam Hossein (PBUH), Prophet Mohammad’s grandson, who was martyred 1,343 years ago today.
Healthcare

Temperament in traditional Iranian medicine

Golrokh Askarieh -
Temperament (Humorism) is a method in traditional Iranian medicine to correct an individual’s lifestyle and prevent diseases. There are different ways to identify a person’s humor. Once they have identified a patient’s humor, traditional medicine experts can offer ways to prevent or treat diseases in that patient that are compatible with that individual’s humor and bodily condition.
Religion

On eve of Imam Hossein martyrdom anniversary, Iranians marking Tasu’a 

IFP Editorial Staff -
Millions of Iranians across Iran are holding religious rituals to mark Tasu’a, the ninth day of Muharram on the Islamic calendar and the eve of the martyrdom anniversary of the third Shia Imam, Imam Hossein (PBUH).
Cinema

Iranian actress Shohreh Qamar detained for posting ‘unsubstantiated content’

IFP Editorial Staff -
A report says Iranian actress Shohreh Qamar has been detained by security forces for publishing “insulting and unsubstantiated content” on social media.
Healthcare

Iran ends COVID-19 national emergency

IFP Media Wire -
Iran’s Health Ministry on Tuesday declared an end to the national emergency with respect to the spread of the coronavirus.
Tourism

Iran Tourism: Colored mountains of Aladaghdar

IFP Editorial Staff -
Watch the spectacular Aladaghdar mountains in Iran! The hued mountains are located along the Zanjan-Tabriz road, in Iran’s north and northwest.
Sport

Female Iranian Weightlifters preparing for high-profile contests

IFP Editorial Staff -
The camp of the Iranian Women's Weightlifting Team is underway in the capital Tehran.
Sport

UEFA congratulates Iranian professional footballer on his birthday

IFP Editorial Staff -
UEFA has congratulated Iranian international footballer Mehdi Taremi’s birthday, now a striker for Primeira Liga club Porto.
Music

The Oud, a quintessentially Iranian musical instrument

Seyedeh Maryam Hosseini Lahijani -
The oud is an originally Iranian musical instrument and is as old as the Sumer Civilization. The Oud is highly popular in the Middle East, especially in Iran. Today, this instrument has its own fans in Western countries and in East Africa as well as in the east.
Local

Spox: Raisi tasked police, Judiciary to address violations of hijab rules

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The Iranian administration’s spokesman says President Ebrahim Raisi has tasked the Judiciary and law enforcement officials to address violations of Islamic dress code within the framework of the existing laws.
Local

Iran daily warns govt. about risk of new tensions over mandatory Hijab laws

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An Iranian daily criticizes what it calls the return of “verbal and physical violence” to the society over the enforcement of Islamic dress code laws, warning of renewed unrest in the country over the matter.
Sport

Iranian girls’ basketball team vice-champion at U16 Asian championship

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Iranian women's national under-16 basketball team became vice-champion of Asia for the first time in the history of its presence at Asian women's basketball competitions.
Sport

Iran regains FIVB Volleyball Men’s U21 throne after edging Italy; president, FM hail championship

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In a thrilling rollercoaster final of the FIVB Volleyball Men's U21 World Championship in Bahrain on Sunday, Iran celebrated a five-set victory over Italy to return to the throne they had claimed in 2019, but lost to the Italians in 2021.
Cinema

Iranian actor arrested after threatening police over Islamic HIjab

IFP Editorial Staff -
Security forces have reportedly arrested an Iranian actor after a short video went viral showing him threatening police forces over enforcing Islamic Hijab.
Art

Japanese embassy in Tehran offers condolences over passing of Iranian voice actor

IFP Editorial Staff -
Japan’s embassy in Tehran has issued a statement to offer condolences over the death of Ali Mohammad Ashkboos, an Iranian dubbing artist who portrayed a character in a popular Japanese anime football series.
Women

In drill, Iranian female pilot flies in ultra-light VL3 jet over Tehran

IFP Editorial Staff -
Footage emerges of an Iranian female pilot flying in an ultra-light VL3 airplane for a first time as part of a drill in the skies over the capital, Tehran.
Handicrafts

The art of Mowj weaving, an important Iranian handicraft

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Mowj weaving has been common in Iran’s Ghazvin Province since the Safavid era. In this art, wool obtained from sheep is used to produce all-wool fabrics with a checkered pattern.
Sport

Iranian Greco-Roman wrestlers grab 5 medals in Asian Championships

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Showcasing impressive skills and strength at the U-20 Asian Wrestling Championships in Jordan, Iranian Greco-Roman wrestlers have managed to win five medals, including two golds in the matches.
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