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Unknown bird spotted in Bandar Kangan, southern Iran

An unidentified bird in a home in the southern Iranian city of Bandar Kangan has surprised nature lovers.

Iran’s Hadi Choopan, known as ‘Persian Wolf’, wins silver in Mr. Olympia 2024

Iranian bodybuilder Hadi Choopan came second in the 2024 Mr. Olympia held at the Resorts World Theater in Las Vegas, the US.

Iran’s Ardabil produces 29,000 tons of grapes for domestic, int’l markets

The northwestern Iranian province of Ardabil has produced and harvested 29,000 tons of grapes, supplied to both domestic and international markets.

Iran’s Hormozgan welcomes Siberian birds

Over 90 species of aquatic and shore birds from Siberia have arrived in Iran’s southern Hormozgan province with the onset of autumn, ready to spend the winter in the wetlands and coastal habitats of the region.

Brown bear filmed in Ramsar forests, northern Iran

A nature enthusiast has captured footage of a brown bear roaming the forests of Ramsar in northern Iran, indicating the well-being of the species in the heart of the Hyrcanian forests, IRNA news agency reported.

17th natl. Iranian soup festival underway in Zanjan

The 17th National Iranian Soup Festival has officially opened its doors at the Caspian International Exhibition Center in Zanjan, wrstetn Iran

AFC strips Iran of hosting rights for World Cup Qualifier against Qatar

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced that the World Cup 2026 qualifying match between Iran and Qatar will be held in a neutral country.

15 people die of alcohol poisoning in Iran 

At least 15 people have died of alcohol poisoning in the northern Iranian province of Mazandaran. Medical sources in Mazandaran say the victims include 13 men and 2 women above the age of 22. 

Iran’s boys, girls Taekwondo teams make history, crowned in world champions

The Iranian boys and girls Taekwondo teams have grabbed seven gold medals, two silver, and three bronze at the World Championships in South Korea, claiming the title of world champions for the first time.

Snow blankets Tochal ski resort in northern Tehran

The second snowfall in the fall has covered the Tochal International Ski resort north of the Iranian capital Tehran.

Tehran Derby: Persepolis beat Esteghlal 1-0

Persepolis FC defeated their longtime rival Esteghlal FC 1-0 in Tehran derby with Hossein Kanaani’s late goal in Matchweek 6 of the 2024/25 Iran’s Persian Gulf Professional League on Wednesday.

Archaeologists: Petrochemical pollutants stifling Iran’s Persepolis to death

Persepolis, the remains of an ancient city in the southern Iranian province of Fars which bears secrets dating back to over 2,500 years ago is dying a slow death due to chemical pollutants, experts warn.

New school year begins in Iran

Some 17 million students attended schools across Iran on Sunday as the new academic year kicked off across the country.

‘In the Arms of the Tree’ picked as Iran’s official Oscar entry

'In the Arms of the Tree', written and directed by Iranian film-maker Babak Khajeh-Pasha, has been selected to represent Iran at the 2025 Academy Awards.

Wetlands in Iran parched into deserts 

The unprecedented heatwave in August this year turned nine wetlands, including internationally known northern Anzali, in Iran dry plots of land.

7,000 Iranians die annually of suicide: Judiciary official

Gholamabbas Turki, Iranian Deputy Prosecutor General for Public Rights and Crime Prevention, revealed that around 130,000 suicide attempts occur in Iran annually, resulting in 7,000 deaths.

Iran secures runner-up at Asian Wushu championship with 15 medals

The Iranian Wushu team, grabbed 15 medals—7 gold, 3 silver, and 5 bronze—becoming the runners-up in the Asian Wushu Championship in China.

Former Tehran mayor asks President Pezeshkian to reverse policies on hijab, internet

Tehran’s former mayor has advised Iran’s newly-elected President Massoud Pezeshkian to shy away from following the restrictive and controlling policies of the former administration on the cyberspace and women’s clothing.

Football fan dies of heart attack during match in Iran stadium

A football fan passed away on Friday due to a heart attack during an Iran Pro League match between Sepahan and Malavan in the Fooladshahr Stadium in central Isfahan province.

Legendary Iranian theater director Pari Saberi passes away

One of the most iconic figures in the Iranian drama and theater, Pari Saberi, died on Wednesday at the age of 92 after a period of illness.

Iran House of Cinema: Hundreds of cinema artists held back by legal cases

About 300 of filmmakers and cinema insiders in Iran are ‘unfairly’ out of business for grappling with legal cases due to the ‘political, social, and security situation in country,’ the spokesman for Iran’s House of Cinema says.

2024 Paralympics Games: Iran ranks 14th with 25 medals

Iranian Paralympic athletes have concluded the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris with an impressive haul of 25 medals in total.

UN report predicts shocking future for aging population in Iran

Iran’s elderly population, technically defined as people over 60 years old, will reach 32 percent by 2050 and will soar to 40 percent by 2080, according to a UN report.

Police: 314 people killed in road accidents in Iran over past week

Iran’s traffic police say 314 have died in road accidents in Iran over the past week.

Recreation on Khazar Sea coast

The September 2024 holidays provided an opportunity for Iranians to head to the country's north for recreation, with the coastal town of Abbasabad in Mazandaran Province being one of the many tourist destinations for people.

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