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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

TEHRAN - The World Health Organization (WHO) country office in Tehran took a symbolic step towards environmental improvement, ...

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.

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 ...