Tehran: August 8 has been designated as Journalists' Day in Iran to commemorate the martyrdom of Mahmoud Saremi, a correspondent for the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA). Saremi was killed on August 8, 1998, in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan, while carrying out his journalistic duties.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the anniversary of Saremi's martyrdom has been officially recognized in the Iranian calendar as a day to honor journalists and their contributions to society. This designation serves as a reminder of the risks journalists face in their pursuit of truth and information.