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Iranian Greco-Roman wrestlers top ranking in Budapest

Iranian Greco-Roman wrestling team won the title of the Budapest wrestling ranking series 2024 on Sunday.

Iranian futsal mourns loss of premier league player

The Iranian futsal community is in mourning following the death of Ali Asadi, a talented and well-known 33-year-old player hailed from the city of Mashhad.

Brown bear, roe deer caught on camera in northern Iran

Environmental activists have captured the images of a brown bear and roe deer in the hyrcanian forests in the northern province of Gilan.

Iranian female athletes runner-up at Asian Kurash championship

Female Iranian kurash wrestlers have featured notable displays of physical might and grappling skills at the 13th edition of Asian Senior Kurash Championship in Iran, finishing as the vice champion of the high-status continental competition.

Iran tourism: Chamim wildlife, Khuzestan Province

“Chamim" is a village in Hamidiyeh, in the southwestern Iranian Khuzestan Province, where visitors find desert sands, river water and forest trees together.

Former Iranian football referee chief arrested in corruption case 

Authorities in Iran arrest the former chief of the country’s Football Referees Committee.

Steam rising from Taftan volcano sparks concern among locals in Iran’s southeast

The release of gas and steam from the crater of the semi-active Taftan volcano has been causing concern among residents in the Sistan and Baluchistan region since the last days of May.

Iran’s Salar Aghapour named best young futsal player in world

Salar Aghapour, the former player for Spain's Palma futsal team and a member of Iran's national futsal team, has been named the world's best young player by Futsal Planet, the most prestigious futsal media outlet globally.

Iranian striker Taremi leaving Porto with shining record

Porto's Iranian striker Mehdi Taremi is leaving the Portuguese football club for Inter Milan with flying colors.

Iranian translator dies aged 34

Iranian translator and journalist Niloufar Amraeii died on Saturday morning at the age of 34.

Heavy rains continue to lash flood-hit Mashhad, northeastern Iran

Heavy rains once again inundated parts of the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad on Saturday afternoon, forcing authorities to warn residents to stay indoors and avoid stopping near rivers or in high places.

Spring nature of Churat Lake in Sari, Iran’s Mazandaran Province

Churat Lake is located 10 kilometers from Churat Village in the Chahardange district of Sari, in the northern Iranian province of Mazandaran.

Achaemenid tablets unveiled in Iran

3506 Achaemenid inscriptions were delivered to Iran in late September during the Iranian president's visit to the US.

Iran’s national Taekwondo team stand on top of Asia

Iran's national men's Taekwondo team won the Asian championship by scooping 3 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze medals.

Iranian discus thrower Amiri stripped of silver medal at Tokyo world championship games

Iranian discus thrower Hamed Amiri’s silver medal at the 2024 World Championships in Tokyo was stripped after several other competing athletes made technical objections.

Veteran Iranian actress Zahra Khoshkam passes away

Renowned Iranian actress Zahra Khoshkam, whose acting career spanned over five decades, passed away at the age of 77 on Friday. The cause her death was not publicized.

At least five dead in floods in northeastern Iran

Heavy rainfalls triggered flash floods in the northeastern Iranian province of Khorasan Razavi on Wednesday, leaving casualties and causing material damage.

Iran’s Hidden Gem: Bisheh, a Paradise Nestled in the Heart of Zagros, western Iran

Nestled amidst the majestic landscapes of Zagros lies the enchanting village of Bisheh, a true haven boasting an array of natural, cultural, historical, social, and economic treasures in the western Iranian province of Lorestan.

Achaemenid artifacts returned to Iran to be unveiled during cultural heritage week

In a momentous occasion celebrating Iran's rich cultural heritage, the unveiling of Achaemenid tablets returned from the United States will take center stage during Cultural Heritage Week in Iran.

Iranian man climbs world’s fourth highest peak     

An Iranian climber has succeeded in climbing Lhotse Peak, the fourth highest peak in the world.

Two bears wrestling in northern Iran                                                                               

A wildlife enthusiast has captured images of the playfulness and wrestling of two brown bears in the mountains of Savdkouh, Mazandaran province, in northern Iran.

Iran’s Taremi bids memorable farewell to Porto with 98th minute goal

Iranian striker Mehdi Taremi scored in the last seconds of his last match for Porto at the Estádio do Dragão, sending his Portuguese team directly to the Europa League before his magnificent farewell to his fans.

Miracle in the making: Lake Urmia reborn after years of drought

In a remarkable turn of events, Lake Urmia, once a symbol of environmental devastation, is now experiencing a miraculous revival. After years of suffering from crippling drought, the lake is bursting with newfound vitality, thanks to the abundant rains of last winter and this spring.

Ancient artifacts unearthed during construction in Iran’s Hamedan

During the construction of a sidewalk in the western Iranian city of Hamedan, a significant discovery has been made. Archaeologists uncovered a brick wall from a building along with several other historical artifacts.

Iran tourism: Tarom, a piece of paradise in spring in Zanjan

The Iranian city of Tarom in Zanjan province in western Tehran, perched on top of the country, is and a complete package of a natural attractions for tourists.

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