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Iranian geneticist develops 1st homegrown saliva collection kits and advanced DNA tests

Dr. Farid Ebn Rasouli, an Iranian geneticist, has successfully developed Iran’s first domestically-produced saliva collection kits and a new generation of DNA testing focused on fitness and nutrition.

Taremi makes history as first Iranian to register goal contribution in UCL semi-final

Mehdi Taremi made history on Tuesday night by becoming the first Iranian footballer to directly contribute to a goal in the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League.

Iranian start-up uses AI to help diagnose infertility at home

An Iranian tech-based start-up has developed a portable device that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to help detect infertility in men and women – without the need to visit a medical clinic.

Severe weather casualties in Iran rise to 9 dead, 86 injured

Extreme weather events across Iran over the past week have resulted in at least 9 fatalities and 86 injuries, according to the country’s Emergency Medical Services Organization.

Iranian firm develops coronary NC balloon catheter, cuts import costs by 50%

An Iranian knowledge-based company has successfully developed a high-pressure coronary NC balloon catheter, significantly reducing the country's reliance on imports and offering a 50% saving in foreign currency outflow.

Iranian MP warns: Water crisis hits 44 national dams, power supply at risk

The head of Iran’s parliamentary Environment Caucus has warned that 44 dams across the country are in critical condition due to severely reduced water inflows, raising concerns over both drinking water supply and hydroelectric power generation.

Iranian table tennis prodigy rises to world No. 3 in U-17 rankings

Iran's rising table tennis star Benyamin Faraji has climbed to third place in the world rankings for players under 17, following an impressive performance at the WTT Youth Star Contender event in Thailand.

Iranian Judiciary chief: Two arrested over port explosion

Iran’s Judiciary Chief has announced the arrest of two people in connection with the recent deadly explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port in Hormozgan Province.

Seven major Iranian dams hold less than 10% of capacity amid sharp drop in rainfall

Iran is facing a worsening water crisis as seven of its key dams are now holding less than 10% of their full capacity, according to the latest data from the Ministry of Energy.

Tehran judiciary employs AI to track financial networks in fuel smuggling cases

Tehran's judiciary has announced the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in tracing the financial networks behind fuel smuggling operations.

Final death toll from Iran port explosion revised to 57

The Chief Justice of Hormozgan Province has announced a revision to the official death toll from the recent explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port in southern Iran.

Iran unveils three cutting-edge MedTech innovations at INOTEX 2025

Three groundbreaking Iranian medical technologies were unveiled on the final day of INOTEX 2025, signaling major advancements in cardiovascular care, biomaterials, and medical training.

Iran launches first satellite data station for natural disaster forecasting

In response to escalating dust storms and droughts, Iran has inaugurated its first satellite data reception station dedicated to environmental monitoring and natural disaster forecasting.

Iran’s decorated wrestler Yazdani to miss 2025 World Championships

Iran’s most decorated freestyle wrestler of the past decade, Hassan Yazdani, has announced he will not compete in the 2025 World Wrestling Championships in Croatia as he continues to recover from shoulder surgery.

Official: Iran advances key AI document implementation

A significant portion of Iran's Artificial Intelligence (AI) document has been implemented by the Vice Presidency for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy, according to the Secretary of the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution.

Dust storm in southern Iran sends over 800 to hospitals due to respiratory, cardiac issues

A severe dust storm in the southwestern Iranian province of Khuzestan has resulted in 802 individuals seeking medical attention over the past 24 hours, primarily due to respiratory and cardiac complications, according to Dr. Meysam Moazzi, Deputy Director of Treatment at Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences.

Families of missing victims rally outside site of Iran port blast

A group of 30 to 40 people have gathered in front of the main entrance of Shahid Rajaee Port, in southern Iran, seeking answers about their missing family members a week after the explosion at the port.

Iranian teen weightlifter wins medals, breaks records at world championships

Alma Hosseini, a teenage weightlifter from Mazandaran, Iran, won two medals at the World Youth Weightlifting Championships in Peru.

Severe storms claim 7 lives, injure 67 across Iran

Severe storms, strong winds, and lightning strikes across Iran resulted in seven fatalities and 67 injuries during the past five days, according to a report by the Ministry of Health's Crisis Operations Center on Saturday.

Tractor FC crowned champions of Iran’s Premier League for first time

Tractor FC have clinched its maiden Iranian Premier League title after a dominant 4-0 victory over Shams Azar in the 28th week of the season.

INOTEX 2025 wraps up with $2 billion in international agreements, saving €700 million in imports

INOTEX 2025, the 14th edition of Iran’s leading innovation and technology exhibition, has concluded with the announcement of six international agreements valued at $2 billion, marking a major leap for the country’s tech ecosystem.

Severe dust storm hits Khuzestan province

The head of the public relations office of the Meteorological Department of Iran’s Khuzestan province has reported dangerous levels of air pollution caused by a dust storm sweeping across several cities in the province.

Concerns raised about safety at Iran’s ports following deadly Shahid Rajaei port explosion

A member of the parliamentary delegation investigating the recent fire at Shahid Rajaei Port in Bandar Abbas, southern Iran, has expressed concerns about the potential for similar incidents at other ports across the country.

No damage to oil facilities in south Iran port explosion: Deputy oil minister

Iran's deputy oil minister and CEO of the National Oil Products Refining and Distribution Company confirmed on Friday that oil facilities remained unharmed following Saturday’s deadly explosion at Shahid Rajaei Port in southern province of Hormozgan.

INOTEX 2025: Iran unveils 3 first-of-its-kind tech products

Hussein Afshin, Iran's Vice President for Science, Technology, and Knowledge-Based Economy, unveiled three domestically developed and first-time commercialized tech products during the third day of INOTEX 2025.

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