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Iranian, Dutch officials hold talks over Afghan refugees

TEHRAN – Nader Yar-Ahmadi, the head of the National Organization for Migration, and Guusje Korthals Altes, Director of the Middle East and North Africa Department at the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, have discussed ways to support Iran in hosting Afghan nationals.

Today 15:38

International Week of Science and Peace: significant role of science in society

The International Week of Science and Peace, November 9-15, was first observed in 1986 as part of the observance of the International Year of Peace.

Today 15:08

Despite sanctions, Iran has achieved remarkable progress in adapting to climate change: DOE chief

TEHRAN – Despite facing unilateral coercive measures, as well as restrictions on access to modern technologies, knowledge, financial support, and foreign investment, the Islamic Republic of Iran has achieved remarkable progress in adapting to climate change while considering further steps to take in the coming years, the head of the Department of Environment (DOE) has said.

Yesterday 14:48

Average age of first-time mothers in Iran continues to rise

TEHRAN – According to a report by the National Organization for Civil Registration, the average age of women in Iran giving birth to their first child stood at 27.6 years in the first seven months of the current Iranian calendar year that started on March 21, which has increased compared to 27.5 years in the year earlier.

Yesterday 13:40

Iraq seeks to benefit from IRCS's expertise, services

TEHRAN – The Iraqi deputy minister of interior has announced the country’s willingness to benefit from the services and products, as well as the experiences of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS).

Yesterday 13:38

Iran, UN underscore climate justice

TEHRAN – The head of the Department of Environment (DOE), Shina Ansari, and the secretary general of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, have emphasized the significance of climate justice in the face of coercive sanctions.

FAO awards GIAHS certificate to Qazvin Baghestan

2025-11-05 15:20

FAO awards GIAHS certificate to Qazvin's Baghestan

TEHRAN – The ancient traditional gardens of Qazvin (Baghestan) has received the Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) certificate awarded by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

2025-11-05 15:16

UNICEF helps strengthen Iran's emergency health response

TEHRAN – In an effort to ensure Iran’s health system is strong and ready to protect everyone, especially the most vulnerable, when a crisis strikes, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has procured portable tents and rapid-response backpacks.

2025-11-05 15:11

Over 1.4 million people donate blood in 7 months

TEHRAN – A total of 1,435,183 Iranians donated blood in the first seven months of the current Iranian year, which started on March 21, according to an official with the Blood Transfusion Organization.

2025-11-04 16:49

‘BRICS should capitalize on IRCS expertise’

TEHRAN – Marco Fernandes, the Brazilian representative at BRICS Civil Council, has highlighted the need to benefit from the experiences and knowledge of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS).

2025-11-04 16:45

DOE attends Lebanon, Azerbaijan conferences on combating SDSs, climate change

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) has participated in international conferences in Lebanon and Azerbaijan, expounding on activities to deal with sand and dust storms and climate change.

2025-11-04 15:37

Iran hosts annual meeting on Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria

TEHRAN –The annual meeting on the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria was held from October 29 to 31 in Sari, Mazandaran Province, both in person and online.

2025-11-03 15:27

Tehran to host Iran Smart City Exhibition and Conference

TEHRAN – The sixth Iran Smart City Exhibition and Conference will kick off tomorrow in Tehran and will wrap up on Friday.

2025-11-03 14:03

Pasteur Institute of Iran holds intl. pandemic preparedness course in Pakistan

TEHRAN – The Pasteur Institute of Iran has organized a week-long international training course in Pakistan to enhance the pandemic preparedness capacity in addressing future health threats.

2025-11-03 13:54

Iran secures first place among Islamic nations in Leiden ranking

TEHRAN – The 2025 Leiden University ranking system has included 48 Iranian universities among the top 1,594 universities worldwide, up from 46 in 2024, ranking the country first among Islamic nations in terms of the number of universities for the second consecutive year.

2025-11-02 16:09

Iran explores avenues to foster sci-tech ties with Pakistan, Nigeria

TEHRAN – Holding separate meetings with the Pakistani Minister of State for the Ministry of Federal Education, Wajiha Qamar, and the Nigerian Minister of State for Education, Suwaiba Ahmad, Science Minister Hossein Simaei-Sarraf has explored avenues to develop scientific and technological ties between Iran and the two other countries.

2025-11-02 15:41

16th Iran Nanotechnology Exhibition kicks off in Tehran

TEHRAN – The 16th Iran Nanotechnology Exhibition opened at Tehran Permanent International Fairground on Sunday and will run till November 5.

2025-11-02 15:29

Over 1,700 nanotech products receive certificates in a year

TEHRAN – Over the past Iranian year (March 2024 –March 2025), a total of 1,735 nanotechnology products received nanoscale certificates from the Iran Nanotechnology Innovation Council and were commercialized by 201 companies.

2025-11-01 15:16

Iran discusses expanding scientific ties with Uzbekistan, Slovakia

TEHRAN – Science Minister Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, in separate meetings with the presidents of Uzbekistan and Slovakia, has explored ways to promote scientific and technological collaborations.

2025-11-01 15:00

Iran advancing towards future with safe, resilient health facility

TEHRAN – Thanks to the Ministry of Health and Medical Education's (MoHME) leadership and support from the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and the UN, Iran is advancing towards a future where every health facility is safe and resilient and no one is left behind.

IRCS ready to dispatch aid relief to flood-hit Dominica, Jamaica

2025-11-01 14:58

IRCS ready to dispatch aid relief to flood-hit Dominican Republic, Jamaica

TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has announced its readiness to send humanitarian consignments to help individuals affected by floods in the Dominican Republic and Jamaica.

2025-10-31 14:42

Over 11,000 multiple births registered in 7 months

TEHRAN – A total of 11,169 multiple births were registered in the country in the first seven months of the current Iranian calendar year that started in March 2025, the Civil Registration Organization has announced.

2025-10-31 14:40

Science minister attending UNESCO Session of General Conference

TEHRAN – Science Minister Hossein Simaei-Sarraf is participating in the 43rd Session of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) General Conference being held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from October 30 to November 13.