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Sport

Iranian wrestling champion Reza Soukhteh Saraei dies at 76

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Reza Soukhteh Saraei, a former Iranian wrestling champion and one of the few athletes in the country’s history to win medals in both freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling, has passed away at the age of 76.
Cinema

Renowned Iranian actor, Mehrdad Falahatgar, passes away

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Mehrdad Falahatgar, veteran actor of Iranian cinema and television, passed away at the age of 66 after a long struggle with cancer.
Sport

Iranian wrestling legend Emam-Ali Habibi passes away at 94

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Emam-Ali Habibi, Iran’s first Olympic gold medalist in freestyle wrestling and a three-time world champion, passed away on Sunday at the age of 94 after a long battle with illness, Iranian media reported.
Tourism

Foreign tourist arrivals in Iran up 48% this year, minister says

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Iran has seen a 48% increase in foreign tourist arrivals this year, signaling strong growth in the country’s tourism sector, Minister of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts, and Tourism Seyyed Reza Salehi Amiri said on Saturday.
Sport

Iran clinches bronze at FIBA Asia Cup 2025

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Iran’s national basketball team defeated New Zealand in the third-place playoff of the 2025 Asia Cup, securing the bronze medal.
Sport

Iran wins Greco-Roman wrestling title at Serbia tournament with 8 medals

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Iran’s Greco-Roman wrestling team claimed the championship at the international tournament in Serbia, securing three gold, one silver, and four bronze medals against strong competitors from several leading wrestling nations.
Sport

Iran to miss 2025 Sitting Volleyball World Cup in US

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Iran’s men’s national team will not participate in the 2025 Sitting Volleyball World Cup in Fort Wayne, the United States.
Sport

3 Iranians ranked among Asia’s greatest footballers

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Mad Football has released its all-time ranking of Asia’s best footballers, with three Iranian legends being on the list.
Sport

Iran defeats Chinese Taipei 78-75 to reach FIBA Asian Cup Semifinals

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Iran’s national basketball team staged a remarkable comeback to beat Chinese Taipei 78-75 in the quarterfinals of the FIBA Asia Cup, securing a place among the tournament’s top four teams.
Sport

Iran’s Sardar Azmoun wins UAE Pro League Golden Ball in first season

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Iranian international forward Sardar Azmoun has been named the UAE Pro League’s Best Player of the Season, winning the prestigious Golden Ball award in a ceremony held at Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi.
Art

Iranian master painter Mahmoud Farshchian dies at 96

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Mahmoud Farshchian, one of Iran’s most celebrated and influential painters, died Saturday morning at the age of 96, the Academy of Arts and his family confirmed. According to his nephew, Farshchian passed away at 8 a.m.
Art

Renowned Iranian artist Mahmoud Farshchian in critical condition, reportedly in coma

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Master Iranian painter Mahmoud Farshchian has reportedly fallen into a coma and is currently hospitalized in the US, according to media.
Nature and Wildlife

Rare footage captures Asiatic Cheetah, Persian Onager in same frame

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A rare video showing an Asiatic cheetah and a Persian onager, also known as Iranian zebra, moving in the same habitat has captured widespread public and expert attention.
Nature and Wildlife

Photo report: Nowruzlu Wetland protected area in Miandoab, northwestern Iran

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Located 15 kilometers from Miandoab city, in northwestern Iran, the Nowruzlu Wetland protected area spans approximately 1,100 hectares.
Handicrafts

Silk weaving: A living heritage in Iran’s Jargalan

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Silk weaving remains one of the most cherished and enduring handicrafts in the Jargalan region of northeastern Iran.
Judiciary

Family forgives in high-profile murder case of Iranian filmmaker Dariush Mehrjui, wife

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The high-profile murder case of acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Dariush Mehrjui and his wife Vahideh Mohammadi-Far has reached a legal conclusion, with the victim’s family officially waiving their right to seek the death penalty.
Sport

Former Iranian Football Federation President Dariush Mostafavi dies at 81

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Dariush Mostafavi, a former president of the Iranian Football Federation, passed away at the age of 81.
Sport

Former PSG, Tottenham defender Serge Aurier joins Iran’s Persepolis

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Iranian football giants Persepolis FC have officially signed Serge Aurier, the former Paris Saint-Germain and Tottenham Hotspur right-back, as their ninth acquisition of the summer transfer window.
Sport

Iranian wushu fighter bags silver at Asian Championships in China

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Amir Mehdi Shirdel, a promising young wushu athlete from Iran’s Ardabil Province, secured a silver medal in the 75kg weight class at the ongoing Asian Junior Wushu Championships in China.
Cinema

Iranian documentary filmmaker Mehran Zinatbakhsh passes away

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Acclaimed Iranian documentary filmmaker, director, and cinematographer Mehran Zinatbakhsh passed away on Monday after a period of illness.
Sport

Iran Women’s National Football Team qualifies for AFC Asian Cup after defeating Jordan

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The Iran women’s national football team have secured their place in the upcoming AFC Women’s Asian Cup with a 2–1 victory over Jordan in their final qualifying match.
Sport

Iranian chess prodigy Sina Movahed wins Title Tuesday, defeating world stars

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Iranian chess prodigy Sina Movahed, a 14-year-old grandmaster from Khuzestan, southern Iran, delivered a stunning performance by winning the prestigious Titled Tuesday online tournament, defeating several global chess stars.
Sport

Iran women’s basketball team reaches final of FIBA Asia Cup

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The Iranian women’s national basketball team has advanced to the final of the FIBA Asia Cup Division B after a commanding 78–52 victory over Thailand in the semifinals.
Sport

Iranian striker Taremi nominated again for AFC Best Player of World Cup qualifiers round

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Iranian international striker Mehdi Taremi has once again been nominated among the best players of the third round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers, according to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).
Sport

Sá Pinto: I’ve been waiting 3 years to return to Esteghlal FC

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Portuguese football coach Ricardo Sá Pinto has officially returned to Iran's Esteghlal FC after a three-year wait.
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