Iranian filmmaker Farhadi acquitted of plagiarism accusation
Oscar-winning Iranian director Asghar Farhadi has been exonerated in a case that accused him of plagiarizing his latest move A Hero.
15 killed, over 4,700 injured in Iran’s year-end fire festival incidents
The traditional festival of fire, or Chaharshanbe Suri, which is a prelude to the Persian New Year has so far claimed 15 lives and left 4,720 people injured, according to the head of Iran's National Medical Emergency Organization.
Grand bazaar bustle: Tehran’s residents flock for new year, Ramadan preparations
In a vibrant display of tradition and community spirit, tens of thousands of Iranian residents flooded Tehran's Grand Bazaar ahead of the new year and during the holy month of Ramadan.
Traffic chaos grips Tehran over Scarlet Wednesday or Chaharshanbeh Suri
The streets and highways of Tehran have ground to a halt since 15:00 local time on the eve of Scarlet Wednesday, commonly known as Chaharshanbeh Suri.
Revved rivalry: Drag derby sets stage for Tehran’s Persepolis vs. Esteghlal showdown
On the eve of the football derby between Tehran's old rivals Persepolis F.C. and Esteghlal F.C., fans of the blue and red teams held a derby car race in the Iranian capital.
Taliban denies US general’s claim over extremist groups
A Taliban spokesman has rejected a US military official's claim that the group's inability or unwillingness to contain extremist groups will destabilize central and southern Asia.
Iranian museum flaunts exquisite carpets
The Carpet Museum of Iran, with its dazzling beauty, is one of the tourist spots located in the Iranian capital, Tehran.
Revved rivalry: Drag derby sets stage for Tehran’s Persepolis vs. Esteghlal showdown
On the eve of the football derby between Tehran's old rivals Persepolis F.C. and Esteghlal F.C., fans of the blue and red teams held a derby car race in the Iranian capital.
Gaza death toll tops 31k
The Palestinian death toll in the Gaza Strip from the ongoing Israeli attacks has exceeded 31,000, the health ministry in the besieged enclave said in a press statement on Sunday.
Iranian official: Morality police replaced with cash fines to enforce Islamic Dress Code
An Iranian official says Parliament has replaced operations by morality police with cash fines in order to deal with those refusing to observe the Islamic Dress Code (hijab).