Iran's state TV says authorities have ordered the closure of all governmental offices, universities and schools in the province of Tehran for two days because of poor air quality.

Severe air pollution in the Iranian capital has forced the government to close schools and offices on Wednesday.

Tehran, home to over 10 million people, frequently grapples with some of the worst air quality in the world. The recurring air pollution issues are primarily attributed to its reliance on millions of

Students and civil servants in parts of Iran were ordered to stay home on Wednesday and Thursday due to "unhealthy" air pollution, state media reported. Tehran, where high pollution levels are common,

Thousands of citizens in Tehran have rushed to hospitals because of the ongoing air pollution across the capital city.

Tehran’s Air Quality Control Company reported an air quality index of 158 on Monday night, signaling conditions “unhealthy for all age groups.” Authorities urged vulnerable groups, including the elderly, children, and those with health issues, to take precautions as visibility in the capital worsened due to thick smog.

Air pollution is killing thousands of people every year in Iran and causing billions of dollars worth of damage, the health minister said on Friday.

On Tuesday visibility was low in Tehran, and authorities warned of poor air quality and advised the elderly, sick, and children to take extra precautions.