Iran
More Than 4M Pilgrims Served at Imam Reza Shrine During Birth Anniversary Celebrations
May 11, 2025
More Than 4M Pilgrims Served at Imam Reza Shrine During Birth Anniversary Celebrations
Over four million pilgrims visited the Holy Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad during the recent birth anniversary celebrations of Imam al-Reza, peace be upon him. The ten-day event, which began with the birth anniversary of Sayyidah Masoumeh, Imam Reza’s sister…
1,000 Moukebs to Serve Devotees at Tehran Gathering for Imam Reza’s Birth Anniversary
May 6, 2025
1,000 Moukebs to Serve Devotees at Tehran Gathering for Imam Reza’s Birth Anniversary
A major gathering honoring Imam Reza (peace be upon him) will take place in Tehran this Friday, May 9, under the theme “Iran of Imam Reza (peace be upon him),” Iqna reported. Organized by local committees, the event will feature…
Iran explosions spark press freedom fears
April 30, 2025
Iran explosions spark press freedom fears
Journalists in Iran are raising alarms over a potential media crackdown following a series of deadly incidents, including two explosions and a cyber-attack, The Guardian reported. The latest blast occurred at a chemical company in Isfahan, killing one person and…
Death toll rises to 70 after explosion at Iranian port, officials cite safety failures
April 29, 2025
Death toll rises to 70 after explosion at Iranian port, officials cite safety failures
Emergency crews have brought under control a fire triggered by a major explosion at the Shahid Rajaee port in Bandar Abbas, southern Iran, as the death toll rose to 70, according to state media. The blast occurred on Saturday when…
Explosion at key Iranian port kills 65, injures over 1,200 in latest ran
April 27, 2025
Explosion at key Iranian port kills 65, injures over 1,200 in latest ran
An updated toll from Iranian authorities reports that 65 people were killed and 1,242 injured in Saturday’s massive explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port in southern Iran. The blast, which struck near the Strait of Hormuz, caused extensive damage, with shockwaves…
Explosion at Iran’s port kills 14, injures hundreds
April 26, 2025
Explosion at Iran’s port kills 14, injures hundreds
A massive explosion and fire tore through Iran’s Shahid Rajaei port near Bandar Abbas on Saturday, killing at least 14 people and injuring more than 750, according to Iranian state media. The blast, one of the country’s most severe industrial…
Over One Million Afghan Refugees Deported from Iran in Past Year
April 7, 2025
Over One Million Afghan Refugees Deported from Iran in Past Year
In a significant escalation of immigration enforcement, Iranian authorities have deported over 1.12 million Afghan refugees between March 2024 and March 2025, Khaama Press reported. This crackdown is part of Tehran’s intensified policy aimed at curbing illegal immigration. Saeed Montazerolmahdi,…
Iran’s rial hits record low as currency market volatility grows
March 20, 2025
Iran’s rial hits record low as currency market volatility grows
The Iranian rial has hit a record low, with the U.S. dollar surpassing 100,000 tomans in free-market trading. The euro reached 108,000 tomans, and the British pound climbed to 128,000 tomans. Gold prices have surged as well, with the Emami…
Iran deports 8,000 undocumented migrants from Semnan province, official says
March 14, 2025
Iran deports 8,000 undocumented migrants from Semnan province, official says
Iranian authorities deported 8,000 undocumented migrants from Semnan province between March 2024 and March 2025, according to provincial governor Mohammad Javad Kolivand. Speaking at a meeting on migration management, Kolivand highlighted Iran’s new directive aimed at regulating employment and housing…
Iran’s currency hits record low as US revives “Maximum Pressure” campaign
February 6, 2025
Iran’s currency hits record low as US revives “Maximum Pressure” campaign
Iran’s currency fell to a historic low of 850,000 rials to the dollar on Wednesday after the United States announced a renewed “maximum pressure” campaign against Tehran, media reports said. The policy, ordered by US President Donald Trump, includes efforts…