September 2016
Foreign Ministry Spokesman: American Senator Obtained Visa Through a Travel Agency
Jim Dabakis, a Utah state senator, traveled to Iran on a tourist visa obtained through a travel agency, not disclosing his political position. His visit…
Iranian Cyclist Dies Following Accident at Rio Paralympics
Bahman Golbarnezhad, an Iranian cyclist, died after a neck injury during the Rio Paralympics. The International Paralympic Committee expressed condolences, marking this as a significant…
Warning from the Housing Research Center on Intensifying Land Subsidence in Tehran
Ali Bitollah, head of the Seismology and Risk Assessment Department, warns that land subsidence in Tehran has doubled in the last five years due to…
Conflicting Reports on the Collapse of a Wall at a Tehran Metro Station
A wall at the Kouhsar metro station in Tehran reportedly collapsed, injuring one worker, while officials deny any significant incident occurred. This follows a recent…
Metro Workshop Collapse Near Tehran Leaves at Least Four Dead
A metro workshop collapse in Kian Shahr, southeastern Tehran, resulted in the deaths of four individuals, including three Iranians and one Afghan. Rescue operations are…
After Cigarettes, Alcohol Has the 'Highest' Consumption in Iran
A recent survey in Iran reveals a significant rise in alcohol consumption, ranking it second after cigarettes. The findings indicate concerning trends in simultaneous substance…
Iran's Welfare Chief Reports Annual Birth of Thousands of Disabled Children
The head of Iran's Welfare Organization announced that 25,000 to 30,000 disabled infants are born annually due to the lack of mandatory genetic testing. To…
Iran: Construction of Two New Nuclear Power Plants in Bushehr with Russian Participation
Iran is set to construct two new nuclear power plants in Bushehr with Russian collaboration, starting on September 11. The project involves an investment of…