A government-ordered public shutdown in some areas of Iran took place on Wednesday due to a scorching heatwave that has seen temperatures soar past 40 degrees Celsius (104 F), ...

Iran’s capital and surrounding province will shut for a day due to a heat wave By: The Associated Press Posted: 3:27 AM CDT Monday, Jul. 21, 2025 Last Modified: 10:57 AM CDT Monday, Jul. 21, 2025 ...

The official holiday for public sector employees in eight of Iran's 31 provinces, including the capital, Tehran, was declared to save electricity. The move, however, split the city into two ...