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‘High vaccination coverage, one of most important accomplishments of Iran’s health system’

TEHRAN – High vaccination coverage in Iran is considered one of the most important accomplishments of the country’s health system, which has led to the control and elimination of many infectious diseases and to the establishment of collective immunity, an official with the health ministry has said.

Today 16:53

Scholars censure ‘systematic degradation of Iranian healthcare system’ by US-Israeli aggression

TEHRAN – Four prominent Iranian scholars have severely criticized what they described as ‘the systematic degradation of the Iranian healthcare system’ by military actions carried out by the United States and Israel against the country.

Today 16:51

‘It is an honor for me to be the mother of Makan Nasiri’

TEHRAN – The mother of Makan Nasiri, a 7-year-old student who was martyred on February 28 by a US missile attack on Shajareh Tayyebeh elementary school in Minab, says it is an honor that she is the mother of Makan.

Yesterday 16:48

National Teacher’s Week to be marked

TEHRAN – The National Teacher’s Week will be held from May 2 to 8 under the theme ‘For Teacher, For Iran’.

Yesterday 16:46

Royan Institute extends abstract submission deadline to Intl. Twin Congress

TEHRAN – The deadline for the submission of abstracts of the articles to the Royan International Twin Congress, which is planned to be held in Tehran from September 2 to 4, has been extended from April 20 to May 21, IRNA reported.

Yesterday 16:44

Tehran, Havana to foster ties on e-government

TEHRAN – The head of the Information Technology Organization of Iran, Mohammad-Mohsen Sadr, and the Cuban first deputy minister of communications, Ernesto Rodríguez Hernández, have discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries in information and communication technology (ICT) sectors, particularly e-government.

Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi

2026-04-25 20:38

Iran will rise stronger to serve global health: minister

TEHRAN – Despite the destruction of scientific centers in Iran by the US-Israeli aggression, the country will turn into a more influential player in the global arena, Health Minister Mohammad-Reza Zafarqandi has said.

Shajareh Tayyebeh elementary school in the city of Minab was hit by a US missile attack on February 28, killing at least 168 students, most of them aged between 7 and 12.

2026-04-25 20:34

International Sociological Association strongly condemns US-Israeli attack on Iran

TEHRAN - The International Sociological Association (ISA) has issued a statement, strongly condemning military actions carried out by the United States and Israel against Iran.

2026-04-25 20:31

Water management needed to secure water rights for wetlands: DOE chief

TEHRAN – Although the increase in precipitation has increased hope to secure water rights for wetlands, it does not obviate the need for water management, the head of the Department of Environment has said.

2026-04-24 17:21

‘US maritime piracy threatens lives of patients in need of vital medical services’

TEHRAN - The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and the National Committee for Humanitarian Law (NCHL) have condemned the attack by US forces on an Iranian commercial vessel sailing in the Sea of Oman that was carrying essential supplies for dialysis patients, describing it as a blatant violation of international law and a threat to the treatment of patients in need of vital medical services.

2026-04-24 17:19

"Driven to End Malaria: Now We Can. Now We Must."

TEHRAN - Science is advancing faster than ever. For the first time, ending malaria in our lifetime is a real possibility. New vaccines, treatments, malaria control tools and pioneering technologies - including genetic modification of mosquitos and long-acting injectables - are in development.

2026-04-24 17:15

Over 8,000 healthcare workers ready to provide services voluntarily: MP

TEHRAN - More than 8,000 healthcare workers have announced their readiness to provide relief and medical services voluntarily, an MP has said.

2026-04-23 00:11

Lake Urmia’s level increases by 120cm in 7 months

TEHRAN – Since the beginning of the current water year (September 23, 2025), the water level of Lake Urmia has increased by 120 cm, rising from 1,269.50 to 1,270.70 meters above sea level, now, the CEO of West Azarbaijan regional water company has said.

2026-04-23 00:08

Iran ranks third among Islamic countries for scientific publications

TEHRAN – According to the recent ranking published by SCImago 2025, Iran with 77,197 scientific articles, ranks third among Islamic nations.

IFRC undersecretary-general Xaviar Castellanos Mosquera (R), and IRCS head Pirhossein Kolivand

2026-04-23 00:06

IRCS to act as regional rescue, relief training hub

TEHRAN – Thanks to the high capabilities of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and its remarkable achievements over the past years, particularly during the US-Israel war against the country, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has decided to choose the IRCS as the regional hub for recue and relief training, the head of the IRCS has said.

2026-04-22 00:56

By Mehdi Garshasbi

World Earth Day: war reveals bitter and contradictory reality

TEHRAN - Every year on April 22, Earth Day reminds us of the power we have to protect our planet and in 2026, that message feels more relevant than ever.

2026-04-22 00:52

IRCS proposes an “addendum to Geneva Conventions” to limit use of AI in warfare

TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has proposed the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC) for an “addendum to Geneva Conventions” to limit the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in warfare.

girls’ school in southern Iran — Shajareh Tayyebah elementary school in Minab, a city in Hormozgan Province

2026-04-22 00:45

Documents on US-Israel war crime in Minab sent to international legal bodies

TEHRAN – The judiciary department of Hormozgan Province has sent documents to international legal bodies regarding the US-Israeli crime in launching a missile attack on an elementary school in the city of Minab, killing at least 168 students on February 28.

2026-04-20 23:06

Girls hold gathering at Leader’s place of martyrdom

TEHRAN - A large group of girls held a gathering on Sunday evening on Keshwar Doot Street, central Tehran, where the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was martyred during a US-Israeli airstrike that targeted his office on February 28.

A group of Iranian students and teachers have published a letter in seven languages, calling on students and teachers around the world not to remain silent in the face of the crimes of the Zionist regime and the United States.

2026-04-20 23:02

Iranians call for students, teachers worldwide not to remain silent in face of US-Israeli crimes

TEHRAN – A group of Iranian students and teachers have published a letter in seven languages, calling on students and teachers around the world not to remain silent in the face of the crimes of the Zionist regime and the United States.

2026-04-20 22:57

Families of Minab martyrs urge Pope Leo to “be the voice of their voiceless children”

TEHRAN - In a letter to Pope Leo XIV, a group of families of the students martyred by a US missile attack in the city of Minab on February 28 expressed their appreciation for the Pontiff and asked him to be the voice of their voiceless children.

Xavier Castellanos Mosquera, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC)

2026-04-20 00:35

Our priority is to introduce IRCS capabilities to intl. societies: IFRC official

TEHRAN – Xavier Castellanos Mosquera, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent (IFRC) undersecretary-general for national society development and operations coordination, has said that the IFRC has put the priority on showcasing the Iranian Red Crescent Society’s (IRCS) capabilities, specialized staff and professional volunteers to international societies.

2026-04-20 00:32

Iranian, Iraqi officials highlight fostering sci-tech ties

TEHRAN – Minister of Science, Research and Technology, Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, and Iraq’s Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Naeem Al-Aboudi, have underlined the need to boost scientific and technological cooperation between the two countries.

2026-04-19 21:39

Makan: Lost at School

TEHRAN - Among the children massacred by a US missile attack on Shajareh Tayyebeh elementary school in Minab, southern Iran, was a 7-year-old boy named Makan Nasiri.

2026-04-18 23:37

IFRC supports relief operations in Iran with emergency funding

TEHRAN - The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has announced its support for relief operations of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) by approving a disaster response emergency fund (DREF) and issuing an international appeal in this regard.

2026-04-18 23:33

Ecocide in an unjust war

TEHRAN - The US-Israeli attacks, with the widespread explosion of oil storage facilities in Tehran and Alborz provinces, the release of large amounts of air pollutants, and the encirclement of Tehran with a layer of smoke, are a clear example of "ecocide" or "environmental crime."

2026-04-17 21:31