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Cultural Heritage

Archeologists find 5,600-year-old building near Iranian capital

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Archeologists discover the remains of a building dating back 5,600 years ago during a search in the city of Robat Karim, located southwest of the Iranian capital, Tehran.
Local

Iranian market reports dramatic drop in public demand for fruits amid inflation

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A union representing sellers of fruits and vegetables in the Iranian capital, Tehran, reports a drop of between 50 to 60 percent in the public demand for fruits in markets due to the people’s declining purchasing power as the country’s economy grapples with inflation.
Local

Iranian official denies VP made faux pas on Johnny Depp look-alike

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An Iranian official denies media claims that First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber recently mistook an Iranian man participating in Ashura ceremonies for American actor Johnny Depp.
Sport

Iranian female runner takes silver at Islamic Games

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Iranian runner Farzaneh Fasihi gained the silver medal of The 5th Islamic Countries Solidarity Games field and track competitions in 100-meter running in the Turkish city of Konya.
Literature

Prominent Iranian poet Ebtehaj passes away at 94

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Veteran Iranian poet Houshang Ebtehaj died at the age of 94 in the German city of Cologne early on Wednesday, his daughter announced.
Local

Official: Taliban rise caused a hike in number of Afghan child workers in Iran

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The Iranian deputy justice minister has said the rise of the Taliban in Afghanistan has led to a rise in the number of child workers in Iran.
Incidents

Death toll from flash floods in Iran reaches 93; six remain missing

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The death count from the recent flash floods that wreaked havoc on various provinces across Iran has reached 93, with a search operation still underway to find six people who remain missing.
Religion

Iranians mourn Ashura, Imam Hussein’s martyrdom anniversary

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Millions of black-clad Iranians across the country, like other Shia Muslims worldwide, marked Ashura on Monday, the martyrdom anniversary of the third Shia Imam and the Prophet’s grandson, Imam Hussein (peace be upon him).
Religion

Ashura rituals as intangible national, world heritage

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Iran is holding mourning ceremonies to mark Ashaura, the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein.
Religion

Millions of Iranians mourn Imam Hussein on Tasu’a

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Millions of people across Iran are marking Tasu’a, the ninth day of Muharram on the lunar calendar and one day before Imam Hussein (PBUH), the third Shia Imam, was martyred in the desert of Karbala, Iraq, in 680 CE.
Environment

Rare Asiatic Cheetah killed in road accident in Iran

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An Asiatic cheetah has died in Iran after being hit by a passing car on the Tehran-Mashhad road.
Sport

Iran’s Paridar awarded as best female chess coach in world

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Iran’s national chess team’s head coach Shadi Paridar has been awarded by the World Chess Federation (FIDE) as the best female coach in 2022.
Incidents

Iran to end flash floods rescue operations nationwide, 8 still missing

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Iran is about to wrap up search and rescue operations across the nation after flash floods and landslides hit two dozen provinces in the country two weeks ago, leaving 90 people dead while 8 others still remain missing, according to an official.
Cinema

Iranian director Mani Haghighi’s Subtraction on Toronto Film Festival’s platform lineup

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The 47th Toronto Festival has announced its platform lineup and Subtraction, directed by Mani Haghighi and produced by Majid Motallebi, will represent Iran’s cinema in the event.
Music

Swiss envoy pays tribute to Iranian singer Homayoun Shajarian

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The Swiss ambassador to Tehran hands over a letter of appreciation to Iran’s renowned singer Homayoun Shajarian for his “outstanding contribution in the field of art and culture.”
Cultural Heritage

Flooding damages historical district in Iran’s Yazd

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An Iranian official says recent flash flooding in Iran’s central city of Yazd has destroyed almost one percent of the historical district of the city.
Food

Dolma pepper; A Delicious Iranian Food

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Dolma Pepper of different colors coupled with a variety of ingredients make dolmas not only colorful but also extremely tasty and nutritious.
Music

Iran’s celebrated singer helps free over 800 inmates

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Renowned Iranian singer, Mohsen Chavoshi, has helped release more than 800 prisoners who were behind bars for financial problems during the past 2 years.
Sport

Iranian soccer star shines as Porto win Portuguese Super Cup

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Iranian international striker Medhi Taremi scored twice in a soccer match for FC Porto, helping the team win the Portuguese Super Cup.
Incidents

Death toll from Iran floods rises to 69

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The death toll from the recent spate of flooding across Iran has risen to 69 with 45 people still missing, the Crisis Management Organization of Iran says.
Handicrafts

Iran handicrafts: Largest Iranian kilim woven

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The largest Iranian kilim, measuring 105 square meters, has been woven by seven full-time and three part-time weavers in a matter of 40 days in Havarz Village in Iran’s Fars Province, with a design by and under the supervision of a distinct entrepreneur lady.
Religion

The Leader says hijab issue must be dealt with “very gracefully and logically”

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The leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution says everyone should act “very gracefully, logically and away from unnecessary emotions” on the issue of hijab – the Islamic dress code -- and clear reasoning must be employed to expose the western colonialist attitude in rejection of hijab.
Tourism

Iran tourism: Soleyman Tangeh Dam, spectacular resort in Mazandaran Province

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The Soleyman Tangeh Dam is located some 45 kilometers southwest of the city of Sari, the capital city of Mazandaran Province in northern Iran, and near a village named Afra Chal.
Cinema

4 Iranian films to be screened at Venice Film Festival

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The Venice Film Festival has picked four Iranian movies for screening. Iranian films have thus set a record in the festival.
Incidents

Floods cause outage in several villages in southeast Iran

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Floods triggered by heavy rainfall have hit Iran’s southeastern Sistan and Balouchestan Province, inundating 8 towns and 33 villages there.
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