Ahmad Mirzapour becomes Iran&s PahlevanAhmad Mirzapour becomes Iran’s Pahlevan

TEHRAN – Ahmad Mirzapour won the title of Iran’s Pahlevani Wrestling Championship on Saturday.

He defeated Mostafa Taghani in the +100kg weight class. 

Pahlevan of Iran is an annual Pahlevani Wrestling competition held in Iran, in which athletes from across the country participate to achieve the title.

Though the competition has ancient roots, its

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Fighting narcotics costs Iran $1 billion a yearFighting narcotics costs Iran $1 billion a year

TEHRAN - Iran spends about $700 million to $1 billion annually to fight against drugs, Eskandar Momeni, the secretary general of the anti-narcotics headquarters, has said.

According to the reports of international institutions and organizations, about 92 percent of drug discoveries are made by Iran, he said, adding that the country is completely

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Environmental management plans prepared for 44 wetlandsEnvironmental management plans prepared for 44 wetlands

TEHRAN -  An official with the Department of Environment has said comprehensive management plans have been prepared for 44 wetlands in the country.

The unique characteristics of wetlands, including groundwater control, climate change adaptation, the livelihood of local communities through fishing, livestock grazing and agriculture, natural water

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Esteghlal back on IPL title trackEsteghlal back on IPL title track

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team battled back from a 1-0 down to beat Mes Kerman 3-2 in Matchweek 18 of Iran Professional League (IPL) on Thursday.

Moein Abbasian put the hosts into the lead in the 10th minute in Kerman’s Mes Stadium but his goal was canceled out by an own goal from Milad Khodaei nine minutes later.

Jafar Salmani and Mehdi Ghaedi

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Iran runners-up at 2023 Zagreb OpenIran runners-up at 2023 Zagreb Open

TEHRAN - The men’s freestyle team of Iran finished in second place at the 2023 Grand Prix Zagreb Open.

The U.S. secured the team championship with 174 points. Iran came in second with 140 points, and Azerbaijan racked up 135 points for third.

In the two days, the Iranian six-member team won four gold and two silver medals.

Reza Atri (61kg), Ali

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