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Two men executed in Iran over attack on Shiraz

Two men executed in Iran over attack on Shiraz

Two men were executed in public on July 8 over a shooting at a revered shrine in the Iranian city of Shiraz in October last year that killed 15 people, the judiciary said. "The death sentences of two of the …

Oman Air aircraft damaged by runway debris in Iran

Oman Air aircraft damaged by runway debris in Iran

Oman Air said that one of its Boeing 737s had been grounded in Iran after sustaining damage “caused by debris on the runway” at Shiraz International Airport. The Muscat-based flag carrier for the sultanate did not elaborate …

Second suspect in Shiraz terrorist attack detained

Second suspect in Shiraz terrorist attack detained

A second suspect has been detained in connection with the recent fatal shooting attack on a religious site in Iran’s southern city of Shiraz, the minister of intelligence announced. In comments at a conference on civil defense, …

Baku condemns terrorist attack in Iran's Shiraz

Baku condemns terrorist attack in Iran's Shiraz

Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry condemns terrorist attack on religious temple in Iran, the ministry said. "We deplore terror attack in Shah Cheragh Mosque in Shiraz, Iran. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of …

Fifteen killed in attack on mausoleum in southern Iran

Fifteen killed in attack on mausoleum in southern Iran

At least 15 people were killed and 40 others were injured Wednesday in a “terrorist attack” at the Shahcheragh Shrine in the city of Shiraz, southern Iran, according to state-run media and Iranian officials. Two …

Multiple protests over currency drop continue in Iran

Multiple protests over currency drop continue in Iran

Protests broke out in several Iranian cities today over the dramatic drop of the country's currency and other economic problems ahead of the imposition of renewed US sanctions, IRNA reported. Protests that began in Iran on Tuesday …

Southern Iran hit by 3.5-magnitude quake

Southern Iran hit by 3.5-magnitude quake

A 3.5-magnitude earthquake has shaken southern Iran yesterday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Center said. The epicenter of the quake was located 163 kilometers northwest of the Shiraz city. The seismic center was located at a …

4.6-magnitude quake jolts southern Iran

4.6-magnitude quake jolts southern Iran

A 4.6-magnitude earthquake has shaken southern Iran, the European Mediterranean Seismological Center said Jan.13, Trend news agency reports. The epicenter of the quake was located 113 kilometers south of the Shiraz city. The seismic …

Number of injured in Iran shopping mall explosion rises to 37

Number of injured in Iran shopping mall explosion rises to 37

The number of those injured in a powerful blast at a shopping mall in the southern Iranian city of Shiraz rose to 37 people, local media reported, citing the head of Iran's Center for Emergency Medical Services Pir Hossein …

Large explosion rocks Iranian city of Shiraz

Large explosion rocks Iranian city of Shiraz

A powerful blast at a shopping mall in the southern Iranian city of Shiraz has hurt 32 people, the provincial ambulance service chief said in a televised interview on Saturday, Sputnik reports. The blast reportedly went off at …

China to sell 215 subway train wagons to Iran

China to sell 215 subway train wagons to Iran

An Iranian rail company and a Chinese counterpart have signed a contract for the production of 215 subway train wagons. The wagons will be used in three major cities of Tabriz, Shiraz and Isfahan, Trend reports with reference to …

Factory explosion in Iran kills 1, injures 5 people

Factory explosion in Iran kills 1, injures 5 people

Iran's official news agency is reporting that an explosion in a factory producing foam for upholstery has killed one worker and injured five others, ABC News writes. The Tuesday report says the explosion took place in the steam tank …

Greco-Roman World Cup starts in Shiraz

Greco-Roman World Cup starts in Shiraz

The Greco-Roman World Cup will open today in Shiraz, Iran. Russian team will be headed by Olympic champion Roman Vlasov. Group A of the Greco-Roman World Cup will comprise Russia, Belarus, Germany and Kazakhstan …

Italian Finergy to build solar power plants in Iran

Italian Finergy to build solar power plants in Iran

Experts from the Italian company Finergy will install solar power plants in the Iranian cities of Kerman, Yazd and Shiraz, Iranian media report. The total capacity of the planned power plants is 10 …