Tag Archives: Iran

Air Pollution Triggers Tehran Shutdown

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

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. Only emergency and health services will report for work under the order from Morteza … Continue reading →

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Air pollution closes Tehran elementary schools

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Respro® UK Ltd

Once again heavy air pollution has clouded Tehran and other Iranian major cities; Officials say most of the pollution comes from vehicles on the congested roads of the rapidly growing metropolis of more than 13.5 million people, with a level … Continue reading →

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Iran shuts down 40 plants over air pollution

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Tehran authorities forced to temporarily close dozens of factories over pollution violations; MP projects daily loss of 800 billion rials Tehran authorities were recently forced to temporarily shut down 40 industrial facilities, including cement and tar production plants due to … Continue reading →

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Iran shuts schools, offices in capital due to high pollution

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Respro® UK Ltd

Schools, universities and government offices will be closed in Iran’s capital Tehran on Tuesday and Wednesday because of high air pollution, the state news agency reported on Monday. Tehran’s governor Morteza Tamadon said hospitals and banks would remain open, however, … Continue reading →

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