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Science, Culture Only Sustainable Solutions for Proximity among Nations: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has referred to scientific and cultural bonds as one of the most lasting bonds among nations, urging the world to return to the sources of science and culture.

Iran, Spain Stress Closer Sports Cooperation

Iran’s Minister of Sports and Youth Masoud Soltanifar has met with Spanish Ambassador to Iran Luis Felipe Fernández de la Peña.

Coronavirus Kills 100 More Iranians in 24 Hours: Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 99 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 60,786.

Iran to Ask Google, Instagram, Whatsapp to Respect Its Regulations

The head of the Iranian National Cyberspace Centre says permission has been issued to hold dialogue with Google, Instagram and Whatsapp over their adherence to the Iranian regulations.

Iranian People Urged to Avoid Travelling during Nowruz Holidays amid Pandemic

The Iranian president has called on people to avoid travelling during the Persian New Year holidays to help contain the spread of coronavirus.

Iranian Security Forces Foil Hijack Attempt

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), which is responsible for the security of all Iranian flights, says its forces have foiled a hijack attempt in the Iran Air Flight 334 on Thursday night.

Ayatollah Khamenei Plants Sapling on Arbour Day

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has planted two saplings on the Arbour Day and the beginning of the National Week of Natural Resources.

Third Consignment of Russian-Made Sputnik-V Vaccines Arrives in Iran

The third consignment of Russian-made Sputnik-V vaccines developed to curb the COVID-19 contagious disease arrived in Iran on Thursday morning.

Iran, Syria Clinch Several Deals on Sci-Tech Cooperation

The Iranian vice president for science and technology says Tehran and Damascus have signed several agreements on mutual sci-tech collaboration during his "fruitful" trip to Damascus.

Iran Opens Innovation House in Syria to Boost High-Tech Exports

Iran House of Innovation and Technology Exports has been opened in the Syrian capital of Damascus in a ceremony attended by Iranian Vice-President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari and Syrian Minister of Higher Education Bassam Ibrahim.

Iran Says Ready to Transfer Innovation Ecosystem Experiences to MENA

Iranian Vice-President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari says the Islamic Republic is prepared to transfer its innovation ecosystem experiences to the countries of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

Iran Offers Condolences over Demise of Lebanese Scholar

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has, in a message, expressed condolences on the demise of senior Lebanese scholar Sheikh Ahmed al-Zain.

Iran, Syria Reach Deal to Enhance Mutual Sci-Tech Collaboration

The Iranian vice president for science and technology says he has discussed closer sci-tech cooperation with Syria during his trip to Damascus.

Second Iran-Syria Business Matchmaking Meeting Held in Damascus

Iranian Vice President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari, who is in Damascus at the head of a sci-tech delegation, has attended the second Iran-Syria business matchmaking meeting.

Over 1.4 Million Iranians Recover from COVID-19: Health Ministry

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman says 1,406,845 COVID-19 patients have recovered from the disease or been discharged from the hospital so far.

Iran, Syria Discuss Closer Sci-Tech Cooperation in Damascus

Iranian Vice President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari, who is in Damascus at the head of a sci-tech delegation, has sat down with Syrian Minister of Higher Education Bassam Ibrahim.

Iran Reports Highest Daily Rise in COVID-19 Deaths in Two Months

Iran's Health Ministry spokeswoman has confirmed 108 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, the highest single-day figure since January 6, increasing the overall death toll to 60,181.

Kish Island Hosts Water Ski and Wakeboard Tournament

Kish Island, a Persian Gulf resort in southern Iran, hosted a water ski and wakeboard tournament on Sunday, February 28, 2021.

Iranian-Cuban COVID-19 Vaccine to Undergo Phase 3 of Human Trial

Iran’s Coronavirus Headquarters says the phase three of the human trial of a COVID-19 vaccine jointly developed by the Pasteur Institute of Iran and Cuba will get underway in three weeks’ time.

‘Iran-China Cooperation against COVID-19 Proves Significance of Strategic Ties’

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has praised China for donating 250,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine to Iran, describing it as a new symbol of friendship between the two states.

Second Iranian COVID-19 Vaccine Undergoes Human Trial

Iran’s Razi Vaccine and Serum Research Institute has started the first phase of the human trial of Iran’s second homegrown COVID-19 vaccine after successfully completing the initial steps.

COVID-19 Vaccination Drive in Full Swing Nationwide: Iran’s President

The Iranian president says the government is moving full steam ahead with the coronavirus inoculation plan nationwide to tackle the disease, and has mobilized all its potential to buy vaccines.

COVID-19 Death Toll in Iran Hits 60,000: Health Ministry

Iran has confirmed 81 new deaths caused by the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours, increasing the overall death toll to 59,980.

Iranian Officials Discuss International Potential of Sci-Tech Innovation

The Joint Diplomacy-Innovation Working Group of Iran’s National Innovation Fund (INIF) of the president’s office and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held its second meeting to elaborate on the policies, services and potential of the INIF in the domain of international interactions.

UN Rapporteur Has No Authority to Comment about Ukrainian Plane Crash: Iran

The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman says UN Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial or arbitrary executions Agnes Callamard has no authority to comment about the Ukrainian plane crash in Iran.

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