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Over 24,000 tons of medicinal plants produced annually in Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan

Sistan and Baluchestan Province in southeastern Iran produces more than 24,000 tons of medicinal plants annually, according to Alireza Dahmarde, head of the province's Agricultural Jihad Organization.

Iranians urged to reduce energy consumption as tough weather conditions loom

Iranian Interior Minister, Eskandar Momeni, has urged citizens and authorities to take some necessary measures  so that the country will overcome the special weather conditions ahead.

Police reconstruct crime scene in murder case of Tehran University student

The crime scene for the murder of Amir Mohammad Khaleghi, a 19-year-old student at the University of Tehran, was reconstructed on Thursday at the location of the incident in the central part of the Iranian capital, Tehran.

Tehran University student’s murderers arrested, confess to crime

Tehran police have arrested the suspects involved in the recent robbery and murder of Amir Mohammad Khaleghi, a Tehran University student.

University of Tehran student named BRICS, SCO Young Researcher of the Year

Hosna Salimi, an Iranian PhD student in Indian Studies at the University of Tehran’s Faculty of World Studies, has been awarded the prestigious title of “Young Researcher of the Year” at the 2025 BRICS and Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Young Leaders Award.

Iranian officials investigate murder of Tehran University student amid public outcry

The tragic murder of Amir Mohammad Khaleghi, a 19-year-old student at Tehran University, has sparked nationwide outrage and prompted swift action from Iranian officials.

Sixth national snow volleyball tournament kicks off in Iran’s Hamedan

The sixth edition of the National Snow Volleyball Tournament began on Thursday in the western city of Hamedan, amid heavy snowfall and temperatures dropping to -4°C.

Tehran university student stabbed to death by muggers, police investigate

A 19-year-old student from Tehran University was fatally stabbed in a robbery on Wednesday night, according to Tehran police.

Nationwide festivities in Iran for birth anniversary of Imam Mahdi

Cities across Iran, including Tehran, are celebrating the birth anniversary of Imam Mahdi, the 12th Shia Iamam and a revered figure in Islamic belief, particularly in Shiite traditions.

Sahand ski resort: A premier winter sports destination in Iran

Located on the slopes of Mount Sahand, in the northwestern Iranian Province of East Azerbaijan, Sahand Ski Resort is a 1,200-meter-long facility equipped with ski lifts, a ski school, and a hotel, attracting winter sports enthusiasts each year.

Deputy youth minister: 205 licensed matchmaking centers operating in Iran to increase marriage rate

Iran’s deputy minister of youth affairs at the ministry of sports and youth, announced that 205 matchmaking centers for marriage have been officially licensed in Iran, with strict oversight to ensure compliance with regulations.

Severe cold wave, heavy snowfall lead to widespread school, office closures in Iran

Schools, offices, and stock exchanges as well as many other institutions across 27 provinces in Iran are closed on Saturday due to an intense cold wave and heavy snowfall.

6 students killed, 27 injured in bus accident in southeastern Iran

A tragic accident occurred on Thursday evening when a bus carrying female students from a high School for exceptionally talented students in southeastern Iranian province of Kerman crashed, resulting in the death of 6 students, injuring 27 others.

Tehran records 130 days of polluted air in nearly 11 months

Tehran has experienced 130 days of polluted air since the beginning of the current Iranian calendar year, on March 21, according to a report by the social Tasnim News Agency.

Iranian researchers develop rapid detection for Parkinson’s disease using colorimetric nano-biosensor

Researchers at Tarbiat Modares University in Iran have successfully designed a colorimetric nano-biosensor to rapidly diagnose Parkinson's disease.

Iran’s president orders budget for National Olympic Committee’s participation in Intl. games 

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has instructed authorities to allocate a budget for the National Olympic Committee’s participation in international and regional events.

Iranian female referee released after 40 days of detention in Denmark

Mahsa Ghorbani, an international football referee from Iran, has been released after being detained on charges of forging a Schengen visa in the transit hall of Copenhagen Airport for forty days.

Iranian president unveils three new homegrown satellites 

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has unveiled three satellites during a ceremony in Tehran.

Iran celebrates a year of milestones in space industry

Iran has marked a successful year in its space program, achieving significant milestones, including the launch of four satellites and the successful injection of a 300-gram payload into low Earth orbit.

Iran’s defense minister highlights progress in satellite technology

Iran’s Defense Minister, Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh, announced that the country has achieved significant advancements in satellite launch technology, marking a milestone in its space program.

Iran to unveil two new satellites on Sunday  

Iran is going to unveil Navak Satellite and Pars 2 Satellite on Sunday.

Fatal multi-vehicle collision in western Iran leaves five dead

A chain-reaction traffic accident on the Ilam-Mehran highway, in western Iran, has resulted in multiple casualties, prompting an emergency response from rescue teams and medical services.

Crew members from a burning cargo dhow in southern Iran rescued

Images have been released showing the moment when fishermen from the southern Iranian port city of Bushehr rescued the crew members of a burning cargo dhow.

Soaring medicine prices cause shock among Iranian patients

The recent surge in drug prices in Iran has sparked significant reactions, with some pharmacists reporting that a portion of patients are now refusing to purchase their medications due to the high costs.

Annual cancer incidence in Iran reaches 131k cases

A recent report from the Cancer Research Institute at Tehran University of Medical Sciences highlights the growing number of cancer cases in Iran, saying on average, the country experiences approximately 131,000 new cancer cases annually, resulting in nearly 80,000 deaths each year.

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