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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.

Iran’s Int’l book fair underway in Tehran, warmly received

Visitors swarm the 35th edition of the Tehran International Book Fair that kicked off in the Iranian capital on Wednesday, with nearly 2700 publishers participating in the event.

Twin rainbow forms over Tehran

Residents of Iran's capital Tehran were on Wednesday treated to a visual spectacle: a double rainbow.

French-German network Arte acquires, dubs Iranian series “Actor”

Arte, the French-German cultural television network, has recently secured the Iranian series “Actor” for broadcasting.

IAEA chief tours Iran’s historic Khaju Bridge

The director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi, who is in Iran to hold technical talks with Iranian officials and attend a nuclear conference, visited the historic Khaju Bridge in Iran’s central city of Isfahan.

Iran’s Zrebar Lake overflows after recent downpours

The level of water in the Zrebar Lake in western Iranian city of Marivan has reached its highest point due to the rainfalls in the past few days.

Iranians celebrate Shiraz Day; city of poetry, culture

Iranians on Saturday honored the national Shiraz Day, the day designated to remind the cultural and literary contributions of the city in southern Iran throughout history.

Iran inaugurates world’s highest bungee jumping platform

Iran has opened the highest bungee jumping platform at an adrenaline-pumping height of 280 meters in the capital, Tehran.

Iran wins 2024 AFC Futsal Asian Cup

Iranian National Futsal Team beat down Thailand 4-1 in the final match at the Bangkok Arena, denying the hosts their first title as champions of Asia.

6 popular traditional breads of Iran’s Kerman Province listed as a heritage

The diversity of traditional breads in Iran’s Kerman Province is very high. These breads are so attractive and pleasant and they include Tiri, Zarandi Kopoo, Kermani Taftan, Sirjan fatty and sweet bread, Kornoon bread of Shahrbabak and Anar, Kerman boiled oil and Baft cookie bread. All these have been listed as intangible heritage of the region.

Iranian Sepahan’s coach Morais converts to Islam

Iranian football team Sepahan’s Portuguese coach Jose Morais announced that he has converted from Christianity to Islam “with honor.”

First batch of Iranian hajj pilgrims leaves for Saudi Arabia after decade of hiatus

A group of hajj pilgrims departed on Monday from the Iranian capital Tehran for the Saudi city of Mecca for Umrah (lesser) hajj pilgrimage after a ten-year interval.

Olfati wins 2024 Olympics spot, makes history in Iran’s gymnastics

The World Gymnastics Federation announced on Monday that Iranian athlete Mehdi Olfati has secured a berth for the 2024 Paris Olympic.

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