Iran gets Family Health Project approved by WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the Family Health Project as an Iranian initiative that can help upgrade healthcare within societies across the world.
Iranians commemorate the dead on last Friday of Persian year
Many Iranians in the capital Tehran and other cities around the country have flocked to the cemeteries to say prayers for the deceased on the last Friday of the year before the Persian New Year.
Iran’s Taekwondo athlete Nematzadeh books Olympics berth
Iran's Taekwondo star Mobina Nematzadeh secured a spot in 2024 Olympic Games on Friday after emerging victorious in a bout with her Japanese opponent at the Asian Qualification Tournament in China.
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.
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.
Some 5,000 flood victims housed in emergency shelters in southeastern Iran
Around 5,000 flood-stricken people in southeastern Iranian Sistan-and-Baluchestan province have been housed in emergency shelters.
Relief operations underway in Sistan and Baluchistan province, southeastern Iran
Iran’s Red Crescent secretary general says more than 150 operational teams have been sent to the flood-hit areas of southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchistan with the support of 5 neighboring provinces.
Iran successfully receives signal from groundbreaking Pars 1 satellite
In a remarkable achievement, Iran has received signals from its recently launched Pars 1 satellite, which was successfully placed into a 500 km orbit from Russia's Vostochny launch base using a Soyuz launcher.
Rescue teams deployed to snow-hit areas in Iran
Rescue and medical teams have assisted over 1600 people affected by a heavy snowfall and blizzard across Iran in the past two days after an alarmingly dry spell, the head of the country’s Relief and Rescue Organization says.
Snowfall blankets Iranian cities, including Tehran in winter splendor, sparking joy amidst challenges
In the wake of a prolonged dry spell and a concerning drop in water reservoir levels nationwide, Tehran experienced a transformative event as thick layers of snow draped the city on Sunday.