Heavy smog brought Tehran to a standstill on Saturday, closing government offices, universities, and schools, and consequently disrupting citizens’ plans, not to mention the adverse health effects of the situation.
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Air Pollution Triggers Tehran Shutdown
Officials in Tehran have ordered schools, universities, government offices, and other institutions to close on January 5 because of high air pollution in the Iranian capital.
Photos: Tehran’s air pollution reaches alarming level
The director of Tehran’s Air Quality Control Company said on Monday that air pollution in the metropolis of Tehran has reached an alarming level.
About 35 percent of children in Tehran province have asthma and allergies
About 35 percent of children in Tehran province have asthma or various allergies, professor of Iran’s University of Medical Sciences, Ebrahim Razi said, Mehr reported.
Environmental leader warns of deaths from pollution
The head of the Environmental and Sustainable Development Organization in Tehran says 45,000 Iranians die each year from complications caused by air pollution all across the country.
Air pollution approaching critical stages in Tehran
The head of Tehran’s air-quality control announced on Monday that the capital’s air quality has reached the warning stage, and the section of the city known as Shahr Rey, with the most polluted air today, is steps away from reaching emergency levels.
Arash Sadeghi Transferred for Arraignment for Sending Out a Letter to Tehran’s Prosecutor
Imprisoned student activist, Arash Sadeghi was transferred for arraignment for sending out a letter to Tehran’s Prosecutor.
Trial of Two Gonabadi Dervishes Was Held in Tehran Revolutionary Court
Two Gonabadi dervishes were apeared in Tehran’s Revolutionary Court yesterday morning on 7th Azar 1391(Nov 27, 2012) to investigate the allegations against them.
Opposition Leader Mir Hossein Mousavi Transferred to Tehran Heart Center For a Few Hours Today
Opposition Leader Mir Hossein Mousavi was transferred to Tehran Heart Center today in order to undergo a number of cardiac tests. According to reports received by Kaleme, security forces transferred Mousavi who underwent an angioplasty two months ago as a result of heart complications, to Tehran Heat Center today for a number of […]
Tehran Clashes Reported As Iran Rounds Up Moneychangers
Tehran’s Grand Bazaar has reportedly closed as authorities crack down on black-market currency traders in the Iranian capital with the rial plummeting against the dollar.