Urgent need for attention: land subsidence threatens Naqsh-e Rustam

TEHRAN - Alireza Askari Chaverdi, the director of the Persepolis and Naqsh-e Rustam historical sites, has reported a critical funding cut for Persepolis while emphasizing the necessity of treating the land subsidence crisis at Naqsh-e Rustam as an international project.

Kheybar promoted to 2024/25 PGPL

TEHRAN – Kheybar have secured promotion to 2024/25 Iran’s Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL) on Wednesday.

By Masoud Hossein

Persepolis crowned PGPL champions for ninth time

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team defeated Mes 1-0 on Saturday here at the Azadi Stadium to win 2023/24 Iran’s Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL) for the ninth time.

Persepolis one step away from PGPL title after win over Shams Azar

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team defeated Shams Azar 3-1 in their away match and need just one victory to win the 2023/24 Iran’s Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL) on Tuesday.

Sanat Naft relegated from 2023/24 PGPL

TEHRAN – Sanat Naft football team were relegated at the end of the 2023/24 Iran’s Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL).

Reporting by Masoud Hossein

Persepolis leapfrog Esteghlal at top of Iran’s PGPL

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team came from three goals down to beat struggling Esteghlal Khuzestan 4-3 in Iran’s 2023/24 Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL) here at the Azadi Stadium on Friday.

Xerxes tomb at Naqsh-e Rostam faces erosion threats

TEHRAN - Recent rains have created a relatively large hole below Xerxes I's rock-cut tomb, leading to a longitudinal crack across the Naqsh-e Rostam site.

Recovered Achaemenid tablets from U.S. unveiled at National Museum

TEHRAN - A significant section of Achaemenid tablets, lately recovered from the United States, was unveiled today at the National Museum of Iran.

Sepahan into 2023/24 Hazfi Cup semifinals

TEHRAN – Sepahan football team edged past Malavan 1-0 on Thursday to book their place in the 2023/24 Hazfi Cup semifinals.

PGPL: Esteghlal return to top after edging Foolad

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team edged past relegation-threatened Foolad 1-0 here in the 2023/24 Iran’s Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL) on Monday.

PGPL: Persepolis beat Havadar to move top

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team provisionally climbed to the top of the Iran’s Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL) after beating Havadar 2-0 on Saturday.

By Farrokh Hesabi

Persepolis force a decider against Havadar

TEHRAN - Persepolis will continue their quest to reclaim top spot in the Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL) when they face Havadar on Matchday 27.

By Masoud Hossein

Esteghlal secure late win over Zob Ahan, 10-man Persepolis beat Nassaji

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team earned a late 2-1 win over Zob Ahan in the 2023/24 Iran’s Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL) on Monday.

Esteghlal, Persepolis held by rivals in PGPL

TEHRAN – Esteghlal and Persepolis football teams were held to goalless draw by their rivals in the 2023/24 Iran’s Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL) on Wednesday.

By Farrokh Hesabi

Thrilling PGPL title race with six games left

TEHRAN - The 25th week of the Iran's Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL) is set to be a thrilling one, with the title race heating up and the battle against relegation reaching its climax. Esteghlal, Persepolis, and Sepahan are all locked in a tight contest for the top spot, while at the other end of the table, four teams are fighting to avoid the drop.

Mes into 2023/24 Hazfi Cup’s quarterfinals

TEHRAN – Mes Rafsanjan football team defeated Paykan 5-4 on Thursday in penalty shootout to book their spot at the 2023/24 Hafi Cup quarterfinals.

Persepolis director underscores fight against lichens

TEHRAN - Research and field investigation for combating lichens is still underway on the stones in Persepolis, a celebrated World Heritage site in southern Iran, the World Heritage site’s director said on Sunday.