Millions of Muslims Worldwide Mourn Imam Hossein's Martyrdom on Day of Ashura
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Muslims around the globe are currently participating in the observance of Ashura, a significant event that commemorates the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hossein (AS), the esteemed third Shiite Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).
Massive Mourning Crowds Mark Tasua in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Millions of Shiite Muslims across Iran commemorated Tasua on Thursday, the ninth day of the lunar month of Muharram, which precedes Ashura, the day when Imam Hossein (AS), the third Shiite Imam, was martyred.
Iran Arrests Members of Big Cigarette Smuggling Ring
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian Intelligence Ministry forces disbanded a network that smuggled large amounts of contraband tobacco products into the country.
IRCS to Set Up Equipped Healthcare, Treatment Centers in Central Asia
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) will launch healthcare and treatment centers in Central Asia in order to expand its activity in the humanitarian field, the deputy head of the IRCS said.
Iranian Legal Association Condemns Quran Desecration in Sweden
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Public Law Association of Iran condemned the desecration of the Holy Quran in Sweden, saying such a sacrilegious act shows how Western scholars have misled modern Western civilization in the age of enlightenment.
Zionist-Sponsored Terrorists Nabbed in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian Intelligence Ministry disbanded a large Zionist-affiliated terrorist network that had plots to carry out explosions in Iran.
Iranian, Russian Officials Discuss Internet Issues in Tehran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The head of the Russian telecoms regulator agency "Roskomnadzor, Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media" discussed issues related to the internet with Iranian telecom officials.
Terrorist Attack Kills 4 Traffic Cops Southeast of Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Four members of the Iranian Traffic Police were martyred in a terrorist attack in an intercity road in the southeastern province of Sistan and Balouchestan.
Iran, Portugal to Expand Cultural, Educational Cooperation
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian vice president for parliamentary affairs announced submitting of a bill to the Parliament on “Cooperation Agreement between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Portugal” in the fields of training, education, culture, sports, tourism and mass media.
Desecration of Quran in Sweden Sets Off Outcry in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Huge crowds of Iranian Muslims held rallies in Tehran and other cities on Friday to protest against the desecration of the Holy Quran in Sweden.
Gun-Running Gang Busted South of Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s intelligence forces have disbanded a gun-running gang involved in illegal arms trafficking into the country with the purpose of upsetting security, an official said.
Families of Iranian Terrorism Victims Condemn Italian MPs for Hosting Terrorist Ringleader
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Families of Iranian Victims of Terrorism issued a statement expressing their protest against the action of certain members of the Italian parliament who hosted the ringleader of the Mojahedin-e Khalq (MEK) terrorist group, branding it as an inhuman act.
Iran Ranks First in Potable Water Access in Urban, Rural Areas: World Bank
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran ranks first in terms of access to drinking water both in urban and rural areas throughout the world and among countries in the West Asian region, World Bank (WB) said.
Iran, Zimbabwe Cooperate in Supporting Children, Developing Employment
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was inked between Iran and Zimbabwe in backing children socially, observing safety and occupational health, reducing work-related incidents, developing employment and empowering people with disabilities, etc.
15 Iranians Jailed in UAE to Return Home
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Fifteen Iranian prisoners pardoned by the United Arab will return home soon, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said.
Shiraz Terror Attack Convicts Hanged
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Two main culprits behind a brutal terrorist attack in October 2022 on the Shah-e Cheragh shrine in Iran’s southern city of Shiraz were executed on Saturday.
People of Iran Celebrate Eid al-Ghadeer
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Millions of Shiite Muslims across the world, including in Iran, are celebrating the Eid al-Ghadeer, which marks the appointment of the first Shiite Imam, Ali ibn Abi Talib (AS), by Islam’s most revered figure, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), as his successor.
Students’ Union Urges European Law Professors to Address Inhumane Detention of Iranian Prisoner in Sweden
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The Union for the Islamic Associations of Independent Students (UIAIS) in Iran has issued a letter addressed to elite law professors at prominent European universities, expressing concern over the inhumane treatment of Mr. Hamid Nouri, an Iranian citizen held hostage in Sweden.
