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Iran, Philippines discuss ways to boost counter-narcotics co-op

TEHRAN – Iranian and Filipino officials have explored the potential to enhance ties in combating narcotics.

Iran attends Asian Nano Forum

TEHRAN – Attending the Asian Nano Forum in Japan, Emad Ahmadvand, the secretary of the headquarters for the Iran Nanotechnology Innovation Council, has presented an account of the country’s progress and accomplishments in the nanotechnology sector.

Today 15:52

Modern tech to help resolve environmental issues

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) and the Vice-Presidency for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to resolve environmental challenges utilizing modern technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI).

Today 15:44

Health Insurance Organization covers over 130 rare, hard-to-treat diseases

TEHRAN – Over three million patients identified with more than 130 rare and hard-to-treat diseases are covered by Salamat Health Insurance Organization.

Yesterday 15:24

Over 3 million students attend oral, dental health program

TEHRAN – A week-long national oral and dental health program in elementary schools provided services to more than three million students across the country.

Yesterday 15:17

Lake Urmia's level increases by 56cm

TEHRAN - The water level of Lake Urmia in the central area is 1,270.06 meters above sea level, an increase of 56 centimeters compared to the beginning of the current water year (September 23, 2025).

Yesterday 15:00

Family Physician Program to include more cities

TEHRAN - Family Physician Program - an initiative started in 2005 to improve the health sector’s efficiency - will add 59 cities to its network of services in the next Iranian year, which starts on March 21.

Yesterday 14:46

Bandar Abbas hosting Intl. Conference on Persian Gulf Oceanography

TEHRAN - The Sixth International Conference on the Persian Gulf Oceanography opened on Tuesday in the port city of Bandar Abbas.

2026-01-26 15:53

School-building benefactors honored

TEHRAN – The 27th national conference on honoring school-building benefactors was held in Tehran on Monday, with Education Minister Alireza Kazemi and several benefactors in attendance.

2026-01-26 15:16

Iran shakes with 126 earthquakes in a week

TEHRAN – A total of 126 earthquakes were recorded across the country in a week from January 17 to 23, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

2026-01-26 15:14

Family and youth population projects to be supported

TEHRAN – The Vice-Presidency for Science and Technology and Knowledge-based Economy, in cooperation with the Innovation and Prosperity Fund, will support the implementation of projects in the family and youth population sectors.

2026-01-26 15:11

Japanese envoy highlights boosting ties with Iranian universities in AI, emerging technologies

TEHRAN – Japanese Ambassador Tamaki Tsukada has highlighted the significance of promoting scientific ties with Iranian universities in different areas, especially emerging technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced materials.

2026-01-25 15:19

Intl. Day of Clean Energy highlights inclusive energy transitions

TEHRAN – Marked on January 26 every year, the International Day of Clean Energy aims to drive equitable and sustainable energy transitions, leaving no one behind and protecting the planet.

2026-01-25 15:18

Over 70 diagnostic, therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals being produced in Iran

TEHRAN – Iran has achieved a distinguished position in the region in the field of radiopharmaceuticals and biotechnological drugs, manufacturing 70 types of diagnostic and therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals domestically, the head of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has said.

2026-01-25 15:16

Some 1.7% of Iranians donate blood regularly

TEHRAN – Around 1.7 percent of the country's population donates blood regularly, and the blood donation index is 28 per 1,000 population, an official with Iran Blood Transfusion Organization (IBTO) has said.

2026-01-24 15:22

Prominent Iranian academicians honored

TEHRAN – The Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology held a special ceremony on Saturday to honor distinguished Iranian academicians.

2026-01-24 15:02

Foreign students required to learn Persian language prior to admission

TEHRAN – Attaining a specified score in learning the Persian language will be a key requirement for foreign students to be admitted to Iranian universities from the next academic year, which will start in fall 2026.

2026-01-24 14:50

Over 100 Iranian universities in THE WUR 2026 by subject

TEHRAN –The Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings (WUR) 2026 has placed 101 Iranian universities among the top universities in the world in 11 subject areas, compared to 81 universities in 10 subject areas in 2025.

2026-01-23 15:11

‘Transportation renewal best way to address air pollution’

TEHRAN – Shina Ansari, the head of the Department of Environment (DOE), has said that the aging transportation fleet is a major source of air pollution in the country, so renewing the transportation system is the best way to deal with the problem.

2026-01-23 15:09

IRCS rescues over 7,000 people from snowstorm

TEHRAN – Over the past three days, the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has provided rescue services to 7,738 people affected by floods and snow blizzards in the country.

2026-01-23 15:07

Over 1200 cases of dengue reported in 11 months

TEHRAN – Since the beginning of the current Iranian year (March 21, 2025) till January 21, a total of 1209 cases of dengue fever have been diagnosed in the country, according to the health ministry.

2026-01-21 15:19

IRCS provides relief services to over 260 individuals in three days

TEHRAN – A total of 267 people received rescue services from the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) over the past three days.

2026-01-21 14:44

31st scientific Olympiad slated for spring

TEHRAN – The 31st scientific Olympiad for university students is scheduled to be held on April 17.

2026-01-21 14:42

National document on advanced material science, technology unveiled

TEHRAN – The national document for the development of advanced material science and technology was unveiled on Tuesday.

2026-01-21 14:40

99 earthquakes hit Iran in a week

TEHRAN – A total of 99 earthquakes were recorded across the country in a week from January 10 to 16, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

2026-01-20 15:26

DOE to develop pest management plan

TEHRAN – Given the importance of protecting biodiversity and genetic resources, the Department of Environment (DOE) is planning to develop a pest management plan to combat plant pests and pathogens as the main threat to the country’s unique ecosystem, particularly forests.

2026-01-20 15:18

Health ministry planning to expand nutritional health services

TEHRAN – The health ministry is planning to expand nutritional health services with the help of healthcare offices across the country.

2026-01-20 15:04

Iran ranks 1st in cognitive sciences among Islamic nations

TEHRAN – According to Web of Science (WoS) data, over a five-year period (from 2021 to 2025), Iran (with 32 documents) ranks first in cognitive sciences among Islamic countries.

2026-01-20 13:29

Iran, China, UNAIDS celebrate success of pathfinder HIV project

TEHRAN – The Islamic Republic of Iran, the People’s Republic of China, and the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) recently celebrated the successful completion of a pathfinder HIV project, designed to bridge the HIV testing gap in Iran’s national HIV response and generate alternative solutions to ensure a resilient national HIV testing programme in the years to come.

2026-01-19 15:16

WFP releases December report on Iran

TEHRAN – The World Food Program (WFP) has released a report, expounding on activities in Iran over the month of December.