DOE aims to utilize space technology for environmental protection

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment and the Iranian Space Research Center (ISRC) have highlighted the need to use space technology to increase the accuracy and speed of environmental projects. 

PERHOPE highlights local, global commitment to post-disaster recovery

TEHRAN – The closing ceremony of a project titled ‘Emergency Support for Post-Earthquake Reconstruction of Human Settlements in Hormozgan Province’ (PERHOPE project) highlighted the project’s achievements and reaffirmed national and international commitments to resilient recovery and sustainable development.

Iranian, Malaysian officials explore avenues to enhance scientific ties

TEHRAN – Iranian and Malaysian scientific officials have discussed ways to promote cooperation between the two countries, particularly in scientific and academic interactions.

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FAO’s solutions help pistachio growers deal with predicaments

TEHRAN – Practical and research-based techniques offered by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to farmers in Rafsanjan, the heart of Iran’s pistachio industry, have helped them cope with specific challenges, primarily water shortages and climate variability.

Iran reciprocally names EU’s naval and air forces terrorist organizations 

TEHRAN – The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a declaration on Sunday designating the naval and air forces of all European Union (EU) member states as terrorist organizations in response to the EU’s illegal move to put the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization.

Iran to host Ramsar Convention Regional Center for three more years

TEHRAN – The Ramsar Convention Secretariat has extended Iran’s certificate to host its regional center for the next three years, an official with the DOE has said.

Iranian delegation to attend Saudi Arabia’s Leap Exhibit 2026

TEHRAN – Knowledge-based companies will participate in the fifth edition of LEAP Exhibit, scheduled for April 13 to 16 at Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center, Malham, Saudi Arabia.

Elites and youth play a key role in sustainable development: expert

TEHRAN – Attaining sustainable development depends on empowering elites and youth and establishing a management system based on knowledge and meritocracy, Abuzar Shahpari, the head of the Association of Iranian Elites and Knowledge-Based Companies, has said.

Iran shakes with 145 earthquakes in a week

TEHRAN – A total of 145 earthquakes have been recorded across the country in a week from February 14 to 20, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

Tehran warns a new US war against Iran would ‘disintegrate global order’

TEHRAN — Any American military confrontation with Iran would not remain confined to its borders but would trigger "an inevitable path toward the disintegration of the global order," Al Mayadeen reported on Saturday, citing an alleged Iranian source close to decision-making circles in Tehran.

French government issued fake passports to leaders of Iranian terror cult 

TEHRAN – The French government has issued fake passports for two top members of the Mujahideen-e-Khalq (MEK) terrorist organization so they can travel between countries more freely—a move that blatantly violates not only international law but also France's own domestic laws.

Iran, US likely to resume nuclear talks Thursday

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced on Sunday he would likely meet U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff on Thursday in Geneva in line with efforts to find a diplomatic resolution to the latest nuclear standoff between Tehran and Washington.

Iran is not like any other West Asian country, Turkish researcher says

TEHRAN -- Iran is not at all like any other country in the West Asia. People are very civil, calm, kind, and cultured. Even in the smallest villages, when they realize you are a foreigner, they treat you with complete respect.

Heravi House registered on Iran’s national heritage list

TEHRAN – The Heravi House, a historical property in the city of Gorgan in Golestan province, has been registered on Iran’s National Heritage List, officials said.

Nearly 450 Afghans return from Iran in one day

TEHRAN – Taliban authorities have said 449 Afghan refugees have been deported from Iran on Wednesday, February 18.

‘Moscow, Tehran to establish joint technological market’

TEHRAN – Lauding Iran’s achievements and progress in the technology sector, Russian Presidential Aide Andrei Fursenko has said that Russia and Iran intend to establish a joint market for technological products within a third country.

Iran tourism minister says tour guides shape country’s global image

TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, said on Saturday that tour guides play a central role in presenting the country’s culture and civilization to the world, marking International Tourist Guide Day on Feb. 21.

Iran’s warships become mobile air defense hubs with new missiles

TEHRAN - Newly released photos from last week’s IRGC Navy drill in the Strait of Hormuz show a new leap in Iran’s maritime power. During the “Smart Control” exercise, forces fired a Sayyad 3-G missile from the Shahid Sayyad Shirazi warship, a launch that showed Iranian vessels have officially moved past point defense and are now armed with long-range, vertical-launch capabilities.

Isfahan’s World Heritage sites prepare for Ramadan, Nowruz

TEHRAN – Isfahan’s World Heritage sites are preparing for upcoming Ramadan rituals and Nowruz celebrations.

Official calls for balanced distribution of trips, quality services to Nowruz travelers

TEHRAN - Despite the diverse natural and cultural attractions across Iran, the capacity of other cities must be properly introduced so that the distribution of trips, especially during Nowruz, is more balanced and better quality services are provided to the travelers, Mostafa Fatemi, the director-general of the Domestic Tourism Development Office at the Tourism Ministry, said on Saturday.

South Khorasan embroidery, a story from tree of life to auspicious knots

TEHRAN—A kind of traditional embroidery known as Chekan-duzi in the city of Seh Qaleh in South Khorasan province, has been telling the story of life, beliefs, and tastes of the desert people for more than 150 years with symbolic patterns such as the ‘tree of life’ and auspicious knots.

Mazandaran exports 4,500 handicraft items to Uzbekistan and Germany

TEHRAN – Mazandaran province exported 4,500 handicraft items to Uzbekistan and Germany, a provincial official said on Saturday.

WFP releases January report on Iran

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

Participants in scientific Olympiads up 40% year/year

TEHRAN – The number of students participating in Olympiad competitions has increased from 87,000 in the past Iranian year 1403 (March 2024- March 2025) to 121,000 this year, indicating an increase of 40 percent, the head of Young Scholars Club has said.