East Azerbaijan Province news

• A teacher was beaten by several students in Tabriz/video

  Some students beat their teacher in Tabriz.

• Statistics of Tractor-Al-Shamal match from AFC point of view

  According to the statistics provided by the Asian Football Confederation, the meeting between Tractor Iran and Shamal Qatar was a draw.

• Bonab, the country's raisin export hub; Production of more than 100 thousand tons of raisins in Benab

  Referring to the increase in grape production of the province to 340,000 tons, the head of the East Azerbaijan Agricultural Jihad Organization said: "Banab has a special place in the chain of raisin production and trade with extensive processing infrastructure and the presence of the country's top exporters, and it is expected that the production of raisins in this county will exceed 100,000 tons this year."

• Tractor draw in Muscat

  The match between Tractor Iran and Shamal Qatar ended with a goalless draw.

• An election exercise was held in Benab to measure the readiness of executive agents

  Bonab- The governor of Bonab announced the holding of a voting simulation exercise with the aim of evaluating electoral equipment and measuring the readiness of executive agents for holding the seventh round of city and village Islamic council elections.

• The tragic incident in Tabriz; The murder of his wife and two children by a 45-year-old man

  The police commander of Tabriz city announced the occurrence of a fatal incident in Marzdaran town, in which a 45-year-old man killed his wife and two children and then ended his life.

• A Psychology Professor: Don't Let Anger Make Decisions for Us

  A faculty member of the Psychology Department at Islamic Azad University, Urmia Branch, stressing the need to manage anger in stressful situations, said: Anger is a natural emotion, but hasty reactions and decisions made under its influence can harm personal and social relationships. Pausing before reacting and reconsidering one's mental interpretations therefore plays an important role in controlling behavior and preventing aggression.

• Smuggled Heavy Vehicle Engine Seized in Maragheh

  Maragheh – The police commander of Maragheh County announced the seizure of a smuggled foreign heavy vehicle engine valued at 15 billion rials.

• Karagostar Finally Wins

  Karagostar Shabestar football team won for the first time this season in the Division 1 league.

• «Royesh» Takes the Stage: First Karavelly Theatre Festival of East Azerbaijan Opens

  The first provincial Karavelly Theatre Festival, Royesh, has begun its playwriting reading section in Tabriz. The event features 13 stage productions and specialized workshops, providing a platform to introduce new talent and link education with professional theatre work.

• Family Murder in Tabriz's Marzdaran Township

  Tabriz – The commander of Tabriz County police said a 45-year-old man killed his wife and two children and then took his own life.

• Falling Raisin Prices Hit Bonab Producers and Exporters

  Bonab – The Bonab Governor, pointing to falling raisin prices in export markets, stressed the need for working capital and Central Bank cooperation to help exporters meet their foreign currency obligations.

• Fifth Section of Hashtrud–Maragheh Freeway Activated

  A member of the Parliament's Civil Engineering Committee announced that the fifth section of the Maragheh–Hashtrud freeway has been reactivated after a long halt and stagnation.

• Murder of Three Members of One Family in Tabriz; Police Announce Details of the Crime

  A man, about 45 years old, in Tabriz's Marzdaran neighborhood killed his wife and two children and then died by suicide. Tabriz's police commander, announcing details of the incident, explained the killer's motive.

• Ilkhchi Pistachio Branding Helps Boost Local Economy

  Member of Parliament for Tabriz, Osku and Azarshahr Stresses the Role of Branding Agricultural Products in Economic Development, Saying: Branding Ilkhchi pistachios and strengthening the standing of this native product can create added value and new opportunities, paving the way for regional economic growth and higher farmer incomes.

• Man in Tabriz Kills Wife and Two Children

  Tabriz Police Commander Reports a Family Crime in the City, Saying a Man in Tabriz Killed His Wife and Two Children.

• Per Capita Egg Consumption: 300 Worldwide, 220 in Iran; Need to Increase Consumption in the Country

  The Deputy for Livestock Production Improvement at the East Azerbaijan Agricultural Jihad Organization said that, given the annual per capita consumption of about 220 eggs per person in the country, promoting awareness of the nutritional value of this product can help improve households' dietary patterns and enhance food security.

• Karagostar Lineup Announced for Today's Match Against Niroo Zamini

  The lineup of Karagostar Shabestar football team for the match against Niroo Zamini has been announced.

• Police Uncover 150-Billion-Rial Fraud Case in Tabriz

  Tabriz – The head of East Azerbaijan Province's Criminal Investigation Police announced the arrest of a professional fraudster and the uncovering of a case worth 150 billion rials in Tabriz.

• Annual Production of 3,000 Tons of Pistachios in East Azerbaijan; Export to European Markets Made Easier

  Head of the East Azerbaijan Agricultural Jihad Organization, referring to annual production of about 3,000 tons of pistachios in the province, said that expanding cultivation of this low-water crop, strengthening trade infrastructure and branding Ilkhchi pistachios, along with enabling export testing within the province, can increase the economic value of the product and ease its presence in export markets, including Europe.

• Director General of Social Affairs, Provincial Governorate: Childhood Is the Most Vital Stage in Forming Social Character

  The Director General of Social and Cultural Affairs of the East Azerbaijan Governorate described childhood as the most vital period for shaping social character and stated that policymaking for children under guardianship should not be limited to meeting basic living needs. Rather, care centers should become hubs for developing educational justice and balanced growth of social capital.

• Production of 340,000 Tons of Grapes in East Azerbaijan

  The head of the East Azerbaijan Agricultural Jihad Organization announced that the province's grape production has risen to 340,000 tons and said Bonab, with its extensive processing infrastructure and the presence of the country's leading exporters, holds a special position in the raisin production and trade chain. Raisin production in the county is expected to exceed 100,000 tons this year.

• Stolen Money Returned to Victim of Prize Scam in East Azerbaijan

  East Azerbaijan Cyber Police Chief announced that 3 billion rials were returned to the account of a citizen who, deceived by a trick claiming they had won a lottery held by a mobile operator, had shared their banking information with cyber fraudsters.

• Environmental Education Must Lead to Changes in Children's and Teenagers' Behavior

  The Director General of Environmental Protection in East Azerbaijan, stressing the need to link environmental education to everyday behavior, said the goal of teaching children and teenagers should not be merely transferring information, but should lead to changes in behaviors such as reducing plastic consumption and responsible waste management.

• More Than 100 Researchers from Tabriz University of Medical Sciences Listed Among World's Top 2% Scientists

  The names of more than 100 researchers from Tabriz University of Medical Sciences have been included in the 2026 combined list of the world's top 2% scientists. This international ranking is prepared based on Scopus citation database data, in collaboration with Stanford University researchers and publisher Elsevier.

• East Azerbaijan Regional Water Company CEO: Garmichay Dam Progress Reaches 96%

  The CEO of East Azerbaijan Regional Water Company reported spending of about 600 billion tomans last year on protecting and maintaining the province's water facilities, and announced: The Garmichay Dam, with 96% physical progress, has entered the water supply stage, and the Peyghamchay Dam is about 90% complete and on track for completion.

• Isfahan Governor: Maragheh Apple Is a Distinctive Attraction of the City

  Isfahan Governor, referring to the domestic and export importance of Maragheh apples, said: This leading product, alongside other historical and cultural landmarks, is among the special attractions of this ancient city.

• Smuggled Fuel Shipment Seized in Azarshahr

  Azarshahr – The Azarshahr police commander announced the seizure of 2,000 liters of smuggled petroleum products worth 2.6 billion rials in the county.

• Deceptive Call Aimed at Emptying Savings

  Tabriz – The head of the Cyber Police (FATA) in East Azerbaijan Province reported that a citizen was defrauded when cyber fraudsters emptied his bank account under the pretext that he had won a prize.

• Funeral Held in Maragheh for Mother of Sacred Defense Martyr

  Maragheh – The mother of martyr Mohammad Mahan, one of the esteemed martyrs of the eight-year Sacred Defense, has passed away and joined her martyred son.