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"There are daily power outages lasting six to seven hours in Tehran and across the country, with even longer outages in ...

Al-Monitor is an award-winning media outlet covering the Middle East, valued for its independence, diversity and analysis. It is read widely by US, international and Middle East decision makers at the ...

According to a report released by the Health Ministry, air pollution in Iran leads to 50,000 deaths each year, of which 7,000 occur in Tehran. Air pollution also accounts for 2,029 and 661 deaths in ...

Officials are trying to cope with the pollution crisis which reportedly kills an estimated 4,600 people every year, IRNA said. It added that the Tehran municipality is considering a long-term ...

From time to time, authorities respond to the pollution with similar measures. Tehran’s air quality is among the worst in the world. The smog is mostly caused by heavy traffic due to millions of ...

Chaharshanbe Suri celebrations in Iran, marking the last Wednesday before the Persian New Year, took a devastating turn this year as 15 people lost their lives and more than 1,000 sustained injuries.

TEHRAN - As Nowruz approaches, Tehran’s hustle and bustle gives way to serene tranquility, offering visitors a unique ...

Government officials had issued warnings against political gatherings, yet the festival’s widespread participation reflected ongoing public discontent. Opposition activists called this year’s event ...

The aim of this study is to determine whether air pollution and low ground level ... aged between 20 to 55 years, from Tehran (high polluted area) and Ghazvin (low polluted area) were included.