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Iran opens first ion therapy center in West Asia

TEHRAN – Iran inaugurated on Tuesday an advanced ion therapy center for the first time in West Asia, which will provide definitive treatment for all types of cancer by the next year.

Some $3.5b spent on Lake Urmia revitalization

TEHRAN – A total of 150 trillion rials (nearly $3.5 billion at the official rate of 42,000 rials) has been earmarked to the restoration of Lake Urmia over the past seven years, chief of the Department of Environment, Issa Kalantari, has said.

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Ban rice cultivation in most Iranian provinces or face consequences

Despite water scarcity, the cultivation of rice has been spreading in about 20 provinces across Iran like a pandemic.

Cov Pars to produce 1m doses of vaccine monthly

TEHRAN – One million doses of “Razi Cov Pars” vaccine will be produced each month as of the sixth calendar month Shahrivar (starting August 23), Mohammad-Hassan Fallah Mehrabadi, deputy head of the Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute has announced.

Gandos to help flourish tourism in villages of Sistan-Baluchestan

TEHRAN – Gando-hosting villages of Sistan-Baluchestan are going to become the host to tourists with the perspective of promoting the culture of the native species protection, Vahid Pour-Mardan, head of the provincial department of environment (DOE) has stated.

Environmental projects worth $220m inaugurated

TEHRAN – Environmental projects worth 9.2 trillion rials (nearly $220 million at the official rate of 42,000 rials) were inaugurated on Monday.

193 passengers suspected of COVID-19 quarantined

TEHRAN – Some 193 passengers, who tested positive at the borders, have so far been temporarily quarantined since March 10, under a plan to rapidly identify suspected cases of coronavirus and prevent the spread of new strains.

COVIRAN BAREKAT in process to WHO’s registration

TEHRAN – COVIRAN BAREKAT, the first Iranian-made coronavirus vaccine, is in the process to be registered by the World Health Organization, Asghar Abdoli, an expert in the vaccine production project, has stated.

Pastu Covac is world’s only vaccine targeting several mutations: expert

TEHRAN – Pastu Covac coronavirus vaccine, developed jointly by the Pasteur Institute of Iran and Cuba's Finlay Vaccine Institute, is the only vaccine in the world that can fight several mutations simultaneously, Alireza Biglari, head of the Pasteur Institute, has said.

Over 650 rural tourism projects funded in 4 years

TEHRAN – A total of 656 rural tourism development projects have been funded over the past four years.

Iranian-Australian 'Spicogen' COVID-19 vaccine passes second trial phase

TEHRAN – Spicogen, a coronavirus vaccine developed by Iranian and Australian researchers, has successfully passed the second trial phase in Iran and is ready for the third trial phase.

Iranian students shine at international Olympiads

TEHRAN – The national teams of biology, physics, and mathematics won different medals at international Olympiad competitions, held in Portugal, Latvia, and Russia, respectively.

187 passengers quarantined at borders due to COVID-19

TEHRAN – A total of 187 passengers, who had tested positive, have so far been temporarily quarantined under a plan to rapidly identify suspected cases of coronavirus and prevent the spread of new strains.

Iranian, Russian firms sign deal to produce veterinary medicine

TEHRAN – Two Iranian and Russian companies have signed a deal to jointly produce veterinary medicine aiming to be supplied to the Russian market or be exported to other countries.

Flash floods, lightning take 8 lives nationwide

TEHRAN - Lightning and flash floods caused by torrential rains have killed eight people across the country in the past nine days.

Japan, China to deliver new shipments of COVID-19 vaccines to Iran

TEHRAN – Iran will receive new consignments of coronavirus vaccines from Japan and China over the next few days.

Seasonal torrential rains alleviate water stress in Iran

TEHRAN - Heavy rainfalls since the start of summer have helped reduce water stress in the country, increasing the national average precipitation by three percent.

Tehran streets named after wetlands

TEHRAN – The City Council of Tehran has approved naming 13 streets in the capital city after national wetlands across the country, ISNA reported.

Iranian knowledge-based companies attending Russian aviation and space expo

TEHRAN – Thirty Iranian knowledge-based companies have participated in the 15th International Aviation and Space Salon MAKS-2021, which opened in Russia on July 20 and will run through July 25.

Iran hopes to start testing mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine by mid-Sept.

TEHRAN – A team of Iranian experts is working on an mRNA coronavirus vaccine that is being developed based on nanoliposome technology, hoping to start its clinical trial phase by mid-September.

Endemic plant effective in reducing gastric cancer cells: study finds

TEHRAN – The results of a study on gastric cancer cells showed that the extract of “Provskia abrotanoides” plant can reduce the number of cancer cells in the culture medium.

Relief Foundation provides marriage counseling to 222,000 youths

TEHRAN – Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation has provided free marriage counseling services to 222,000 individuals over the past [Iranian calendar] year (March 2020- March 2021), Ali Jafari, Deputy head of the Foundation for cultural affairs has announced.

Wetlands’ volume detected for first time nationwide

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) in cooperation with knowledge-based companies detected the volume of wetlands across the country through a combination of aerial photography and satellite images.

Iranian knowledge-based products enter Russian market

TEHRAN – Iran inaugurated a house of innovation and technology in Russia on Tuesday to find new markets for domestic knowledge-based products in the region, ISNA reported.

Farabi International Award announces 37 winners

TEHRAN – The 12th Farabi International Award (FIA) on the Humanities and Islamic Studies announced 37 winners during the closing ceremony held on Sunday.

Flood hits 10 provinces, leaving 6 dead, 2 missing

TEHRAN – Torrential rain has triggered flooding in 10 provinces across the country, leaving six dead and two missing so far, Mehdi Valipour, head of Relief and Rescue Organization affiliated to the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), has stated.

Over 465,000 passengers screened for COVID-19 at borders

TEHRAN – Some 465,505 passengers have so far been screened for coronavirus by thermal tests at the country's official borders since March 10, Mehdi Valipour, head of Relief and Rescue Organization affiliated to the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), has stated.