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Iran Bans Flights to 39 Countries Due to COVID-19

The Iranian Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) says there are restrictions on flights from Iran to 39 countries at the moment due to the coronavirus pandemic.

25 Percent of Iranian Gov’t Managere Are Women: VP

The Iranian first vice president has highlighted the significant role of women in society, saying they have shone very well in discharging the responsibilities assigned to them in various arenas.

Iran to Receive 6 Million Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine by July 23: Official

Iran will have imported some 6 million doses of coronavirus vaccines by July 23, 2021, an Iranian official says.

Over Three Million Iranian Patients Recover from COVID-19: Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 3,010,090 COVID-19 patients have recovered from the disease or been discharged from the hospital so far.

Rouhani Warns about Spread of Indian Variant of COVID-19

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Indian variant of COVID-19 has entered into Iran's central provinces and made the country’s situation worse than previous weeks.

Iran Needs 120 Million Doses of Vaccine to Acquire Immunity against COVID-19: MP

A high-ranking Iranian lawmaker says the country needs 120 million doses of vaccine to acquire immunity against the novel coronavirus, but the total number of foreign and domestic vaccines does not meet this need.

Iran Condoles with Russia over Deadly Plane Crash

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has offered condolences to the Russian nation and government over the crash of a Russian plane which killed all the 28 passengers and crew members on board.

Iranian Product Protects Mothers and Fetuses from Electromagnetic Radiation

An Iranian high-tech company has produced a protective abdominal binder for pregnant women that uses special fabric, containing nanoparticles, to protect the health of mothers and the fetus.

Iranian Female Referee to Appear in Men’s Futsal World Cup

An Iranian woman will be the first female referee of the country to appear in the FIFA world cup.

164 Iranian Inventions to Get International Patents

The Patent Office of Iran’s Vice Presidency for Science and Technology says it has backed the international registration of 164 Iranian inventions.

Delta Variant of COVID-19 Creates ‘Disaster’ in Southeast Iran

An Iranian lawmaker representing the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan says the Delta variant of the coronavirus has created a disaster in the underprivileged province.

Commercialising New Biotechnological Products Save Iran $400 Million: VP

Iran’s vice president for science and technology has hailed the unveiling of nine new knowledge-based Iranian-made products in the field of food security and vaccines, saying these products save the country significantly in terms of foreign currency spending.

Saplings Planted in Memory of Environment Reporters Killed in Bus Crash

Two saplings have been planted in the precincts of the Forests, Range and Watershed Management Organization of Iran in memory of two late correspondents of IRNA and ISNA news agencies, who lost their lives during a bus crash incident near the northeastern city of Orumiyeh nearly two weeks ago.

Rouhani Urges Iranians to Observe Health Protocols amid New Surge in COVID-19

The Iranian president has warned against a fresh surge in coronavirus infections in the country, calling for strict abidance by health protocols.

Iran Bans Entry from 12 Countries over Delta Variant of COVID-19

Iran has banned the entry of visitors coming from twelve countries in order to prevent the spread of the Delta variant of the novel coronavirus.

Iran Govt. Says Will Review Protocols on Dispatching Reporters on Business Trips

Iran’s government spokesman has called for a review on safety protocols for dispatching of reporters on business trips, after two correspondents lost their lives in a bus crash incident in the Western Azarbaijan province in the northwest of the country.

Iranian Journalists Call for VP’s Resignation after Deadly Bus Crash

A group of Iranian journalists have gathered in front of the Iranian Department of Environment to call for the resignation of the Vice-President for Environment, Issa Kalantari, following the tragic bus accident where two journalists died.

Iranian, Armenian High-Tech Companies Discuss Promotion of Ties

Dozens of Iranian and Armenian high-tech companies attended a business meeting in Yerevan on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, to discuss expansion of their mutual cooperation.

Iranian Asylum Seeker Turns into Hero in Germany

Chia Rabiee, an Iranian Kurdish asylum-seeker in Germany, has turned into a hero in the country after he and several other passersby prevented a stabbing attack by an assailant, who had earlier killed three women and injured seven others with a knife.

Iran House of Innovation and Technology Opens in Tehran

The Iran House of Innovation and Technology (IHIT) has opened in Tehran serving as the central branch of innovation and technology houses located in countries seen as targets for Iranian exports.

Second Iran-Armenia Business Meeting Kicks Off in Yerevan

The second business meeting of Iranian and Armenian high-tech companies started in Yerevan on Tuesday, June 29, 2021.

Knowledge-Based Companies Display Products for Export at Tehran Int’l Exhibition Centre

Iran is displaying 800 knowledge-based products developed by 300 knowledge-based companies at Tehran International Exhibition Centre. The products are put on show at the same time with launching of a network of Iranian Houses of Export.

Iran Unveils Key Achievements in Push toward Knowledge-Based Economy

Iran’s vice president for science and technology has underlined the importance of houses of creativity and a new approach to the knowledge-based economy, with a focus on the potential of creative companies and cultural industries.

Iran Announces Deal with Russia on Exploitation of Outer Space

Iran has announced an agreement it has reached with Russia on the exploitation of outer space for peaceful purposes.

Iran Facing No Shortage of COVID-19 Vaccine in Coming Months: Health Minsiter

Iran’s health minister says there will be no shortage of coronavirus vaccines in the country in the coming months.

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