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“Cause of Death: Unknown” competes in New York’s Iranian Film Festival

The film "Cause of Death: Unknown," written and directed by Ali Zarnegar, is competing in the third Iranian Film Festival in New York, coinciding with its release in Iran.

Zoroastrian era Sadeh festival celebrated in Sheshtamad, northeastern Iran

The ancient Sadeh festival, rooted in the Zoroastrian era, was celebrated on Thursday evening in the Iranian city of Sheshtamad, a cultural hub in the northeastern Razavi Khorasan province.

Turkmen Horse important cultural symbol of ancient and modern Iran

Iranians have had a special interest in horses since ancient times, and sports like horse racing and polo are deep-rooted in the history of this land.

Daily cancer death toll in Iran rises to 200

The deputy research director at the Cancer Institute of Tehran University of Medical Sciences has revealed that 200 cancer patients die each day in Iran, placing the country 48th globally in terms of the rising incidence of cancer.

Major ground subsidence in Tehran, Mashhad, Isfahan warned

The spokesperson for Iran’s water sector has issued a stern warning that after the central Iranian province of Isfahan, ground subsidence has reached the capital Tehran, northeastern city of Mashhad and other parts of the country.

Iranian health minister: 15 percent of under-5 child mortality blamed on air pollution

Iran’s Health Minister,  Mohammadreza Zafarghandi says air pollution is to blame for 15 percent of under-5 child mortality.

Persistent snow, rain in Tehran to continue until Tuesday, temperature to drop to freezing

The Tehran Meteorological Office forecasts continued snowfall and rain across the Iranian capital Tehran until Tuesday. Temperatures in the capital are expected to drop to 0°C.

Iran’s Miankaleh wildlife sanctuary: A haven for migratory birds

Every winter, thousands of flamingos and various migratory bird species make their way to Miankaleh Lagoon in Mazandaran province, northern Iran.

Iran’s minister: No platform excluded from internet unblocking

Iran's Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Sattar Hashemi, has clarified that all social media platforms are included in the internet unblocking process with no exception.

Ancient shrine in Iran’s Mazandaran crumbles, awaiting philanthropic aid

An ancient shrine in northern Iranian province of Mazandaran, named Darvish, faces collapse due to lack of proper maintenance and funding.

World’s largest turquoise mine located in Iran

The world's largest and finest turquoise mine is situated on the southern slopes of the Binalud mountain range, in northeastern Iran.

Prominent Iranian satirist Ebrahim Nabavi commits suicide in Maryland at 64

Ebrahim Nabavi, a well-known Iranian satirist, ended his life on Tuesday night in Silver Spring, Maryland, his daughters announced.

Winter delights in Iran’s Sorkhrud: Whooper swans bring joy

The Sorkhrud Wetland in Iran’s northern Mazandaran Province is buzzing with life as it hosts the magnificent whooper swans this winter.

Iran celebrates Father’s Day and Men’s Day with reverence, joy

Iranians across the nation are celebrating Father's Day and Men's Day on Tuesday with tributes and joyous gatherings, honoring the birth anniversary of Imam Ali, the first Shia Imam.

“Water’s End” in southern Iran a haven for migratory birds 

Located 30 kilometers from Minab in the Kalahi and Sirik region in Iran' southern province of Hormozgan, the village of Tiab stretches approximately 9 kilometers from its main branch to its opening into the sea. 

Seabirds “Shalus” of Persian Gulf captivate nature enthusiasts

The "Shalus," a local word for seabirds from the gull family, inhabit the shores of the Persian Gulf, attracting the attention of nature lovers and tourists with their appealing appearance and social behaviors.

Over 30,000 deaths in Iran attributed to air pollution in 2023

The head of Iran’s Air Health and Climate Change Department says that the cost of deaths in the country in 2023 due to particulate matter (PM 2.5) was estimated at $12 billion.

Renowned Iranian musician Fereydoun Shahbazian passes away at 82

Fereydoun Shahbazian, a distinguished Iranian musician, composer, and conductor, passed away on Saturday due to respiratory issues.

Siberian gulls bring winter charm to Shiraz, southern Iran

With the arrival of winter, Siberian seagulls of the kakayi species have migrated to Iran’s beautiful city of Shiraz, gracing the Nahr-e Azam water reservoir with their presence.

Leopard spotted roaming with cubs in Iran’s Savadkuh

Stunning images have been captured of a mother leopard along with her two cubs in the heights of the Savadkuh non-hunting area, in northern Iran.

Iranian para taekwondo athlete buys father trailer truck, using medals

Iranian para taekwondo athlete Zahra Rahimi who gained recognition for representing Iran at the 2024 Summer Paralympics has hit the headlines in Iran for buying her father a trailer truck, using her medals.

Iranian filmmaker wins top honors at NYIFA for short film Soratgar

Iranian filmmaker Ramin Hosseinpour, writer, director, and producer of the short film Soratgar (The Portrait Maker), won the Best Director and Best Short Screenplay awards at the New York International Film Awards in December 2024 and January 2025.

Iran’s Shamsaei nominated for best futsal coach in 2024

Vahid Shamsaei, the head coach of Iran's national futsal team, is among the top ten nominees for the Best Coach in the World in 2024.

Iranian striker Sardar Azmoun among top international goal scorers

In a recent ranking by the International Federation of Football History & Statistics (IFFHS), Sardar Azmoun from Iran has secured his place among the top 20 international goal scorers.

Hendurabi Island: A hidden gem in Persian Gulf

Hendurabi, a small island covering approximately 22.8 square kilometers, is part of the Kish district in Bandar-e Lengeh County, in southern Iran.

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