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Iranian Inmates Making Wood, Leather Handicrafts in Prison

Prisoners in a jail in Iran’s Isfahan are using their leisure time to make some money by making wood and leather handicrafts in industrial workshops.

New Homegrown Armoured, Tactical Vehicles Unveiled in Iran

Iran's defence ministry has unveiled a series of domestically built military vehicles, which it says will diversify the country's arsenal after four decades of sanctions imposed by the US.

Father of Iran’s Truck Industry Dies at 91

Asghar Qandchi, founder of the truck manufacturing company Iran Kaveh, has died at the age of 91 after years of unremitting efforts in the truck and trailers industry in Iran.

Iran Eyeing Stronger Presence at Russia’s MAKS Air Show 2019

Iran is going to have a special pavilion in this year’s MAKS Air Show, the main aerospace exhibition of Russia which has been attended by many countries since 1993.

Iran Acquires Technology for Building Airbag Control Units

A major Iranian auto parts maker says it has gained the technology needed for manufacturing the airbag control unit (ACU) amid sanctions that have restricted Iran’s ability to import high-tech parts needed in its automotive industry.

Iran Meets 97% of Domestic Need for Medicines Locally: Official

Iran meets almost all the domestic need for medicines locally, and plans could be set in motion to further develop domestic production of drugs, an official said.

Iran Develops Bullet-Proof Glass

A production line for bullet-resistant glass has become operational in Iran.

Limited Production of ‘Iranian Peugeot 301’ Kicks Off

The Iran Khodro Company (IKCO) has officially inaugurated a production line for Peugeot 301 more than three years after the French owner of the car pulled out of a partnership with the Iranian company citing the threat of American sanctions.

Iranian Carmaker Resumes Auto Production in Syria

Iran has returned a car assembly line in Syria to production, which makes an affordable model named the Sham after the country’s denomination during the seventh century Umayyad period.

Disabled Man Turns into Entrepreneur after Facing Reality

A disabled Iranian man, now known as the “Messenger of Hope”, has turned into a successful entrepreneur and is now creating jobs for a host of disabled individuals, but to reach that point, he had to face the reality.

Iran Eyes Exporting Nano Carpets to Persian Gulf States

A carpet weaving company in Iran is seeking to export to regional countries its nano-carpets which have anti-bacterial, anti-odor and anti-radiation features.

Bitcoin Mining in Iran Must Be Regularized: Minister

Iran’s Minister of Information and Communications Technology Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi has highlighted the potentialities of crypto-currency mining, calling for the regularization of the business in Iran given the recent reports of bitcoin miners’ use of Iran’s cheap power.

Iran to Display Knowledge-Based Food Products at Turkey Expo

Iranian knowledge-based products will be displayed at CNR Food Istanbul, a food show in Turkey, later in September, 2019.

First Iranian Female Miner Talks of Her Adventure

Mahnaz Mirzaee is the first Iranian woman miner and has been promoted to the position of the mine chief after 14 years now.

IRGC Expert: US Spy Drone Brought Down by Single Shot

An IRGC officer unveiled more details of a recent operation against a US spy drone that had violated the Iranian airspace, saying the intruding aircraft was shot down with the first and only missile fired by a homegrown air defence system that hits targets at altitudes as high as 90,000 feet.

Iran Says Ready to Fulfil Iraq’s Air Defence Needs

A top Iranian military official says the Islamic Republic is fully prepared to help the neighbouring Iraq fulfil its air defence needs.

Iranian Automaker May Use Peugeot Logo on Homegrown Car

CEO of Iran’s leading carmaker Iran Khodro (IKCO) has said his company feels free to use the logo of Peugeot on the 301 model, because the sedan has been fully manufactured inside Iran after the French automaker Peugeot violated its contract and left the country in the shadow of US sanctions.

Iranian Researchers Develop Highly Durable coloured Asphalt

A group of Iranian researchers have developed a special kind of asphalt which is much more durable than the conventional types.

Iran Exporting Nano-Socks, Textiles to Iraq, Turkey

An Iranian company has managed to export more than $1.5 million worth of nano-made textiles including Nano-socks.

Iran Exporting Nano Towels to Iraq, Azerbaijan, Georgia

An Iranian knowledge-based company has managed to export over 70 tonnes of anti-bacterial nano-towels, worth $600,000, to Georgia, Iraq, and Azerbaijan.

Iran’s Defence Ministry to Help Carmakers Overcome Sanctions

Iran’s defence minister says the country’s military engineers are ready to help carmakers overcome problems caused by the US sanctions.

Iran’s Nano Pipe Exports Increased by 60 Percent

An Iranian knowledge-based firm says it has increased the country’s exports of nano pipe products by 60 percent during the last Iranian calendar year.

Iranian Inventors Develop Solar-Powered Loaders

A group of Iranian inventors have, for the first time in the world, developed solar-powered hydraulic loaders.

Iranian Woman Turns into Entrepreneur after Retirement

A retired Iranian lady has created jobs for more than 1,000 people by launching her own business, and is running a campaign against the US sanctions.

How Used Tesla’s Could Skyrocket in Value to over $250,000

One of the biggest thrills of buying a new car is to know no one else has ever driven it and of course that new car smell. On the flip side, one of the biggest drawbacks is watching your vehicle's value plummet 5% to 10% each year.

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