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More Than 4M Pilgrims Served at Imam Reza Shrine During Birth Anniversary Celebrations

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…
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