US’ Cruel Sanctions on Iran Affecting Rare Disease Patients: Official
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The head of Iran’s Organ Transplant Management Center said the “cruel” sanctions imposed by the US against the Islamic Republic have negatively affected patients with rare diseases.
Iran’s Border Guards Smash Major Drug Ring, Seize 500kg of Opium
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s border guards in the southeastern province of Sistan and Balouchestan have managed to smash a major drug ring, capturing 500 kilograms of opium, the commander of the province’s border police announced on Sunday.
11 Killed, over 40 Injured in Gas Explosion at Wedding in Western Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Eleven people were killed and more than 40 others were injured in a gas explosion at a wedding hall in Iran’s western province of Kurdistan on Thursday night.
Ayatollah Khamenei Calls for Islamic Mercy In the Wake of Iran Unrest
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei urged the Iranian officials to show “Islamic mercy” to the individuals engaged in the recent unrest in Iran.
Iran Darabad Museum of Nature, Wildlife
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Darabad is a former village on the slopes of the Alborz Mountain Range to the northeast of Tehran, which has become part of Greater Tehran as a result of rapid expansion of the metropolis.
Museum of Music: One of Tehran's Museums Specializing in Musical Instruments
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - In north of Tehran (Tajrish Suare and Darband St.)surrounded by a beautiful garden there is music museum, you can see all Iranian instruments that played in the past and now, even some instruments that is invented recently.
Courts Order US to Pay $130bln to Iranian Citizens in Damages
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s courts have ordered the US government to pay ordinary Iranian plaintiffs a sum of $130 billion in damages caused by Washington’s crimes, Iran’s Judiciary spokesman announced Tuesday.
Iran Arrests People Affiliated with Hostile Broadcaster
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Intelligence Ministry said it has arrested the elements affiliated with the UK-based “Iran International” satellite channel, which encouraged arson attacks and acts of vandalism in Iran amid the recent protests after an increase in the price of gasoline.
Magnitude 4.9 Quake Jolts SW Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An earthquake measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale hit an area in Iran’s southwestern province of Khuzestan on Friday night but there are no immediate reports of damage or casualties, according to provincial officials.
Toxic Smog Forces Closure of Schools in Parts of Iran (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Air pollution forced the closure of schools and universities in parts of Iran on Saturday, including the capital Tehran and Isfahan, which are cloaked by a cloud of toxic smog.
Khan School: Historical Landmark in Shiraz
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Khan School monument is situated in Shiraz city. This building was constructed in the early 18 century AD, by the governor of Shiraz at the time "Allah Verdi Khan" and his son "Imam Qoli Khan" with the support and patronage of Shah Abbas in Safavid era.
Over 62 Tons of Illicit Drugs Seized at Iran’s Borders: Commander
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Commander of Iran’s Border Police Brigadier General Qassem Rezaei said his forces have managed to capture more than 62 tons of illicit drugs over the past eight months.
Iranians Held Rallies in Support of Establishment after Friday Prayers (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – People staged rally in the streets of Iran's northeastern city of Mashhad after Friday prayers to condemn recent riots and support the Islamic Republic.
IRGC: Ringleaders of Recent Riots Arrested
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) spokesperson said the ringleaders of the recent riots in Iran have been arrested in four provinces of the country.
Iranians Stage Massive Demonstrations against Riots in Country (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – People in cities and towns in southeastern and southwestern parts of Iran staged massive demonstrations against riots and in support of security in the country.
Rioters Caught Shooting at People in Iran’s Khuzestan Province (+Video)
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Rioters were filmed shooting at people and security forces in Iran’s southwestern province of Khuzestan following peaceful protests over price hikes in the past few days.
Intelligence Ministry Detects Main Elements of Unrest in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Intelligence Ministry said the main elements behind the recent violent protests in the country have been identified.
New Julfa: The Armenian Quarter of Isfahan, Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Shah Abbas I, who moved his capital to Isfahan, ordered a colony of Armenian Christians from the town of Julfa (now on Iran’s northern border), to move to the village ‘New Julfa’ in Isfahan.
