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Law that Let Iranian Women Pass Nationality to Children Takes Effect

Iran’s Ministry of Interior says the law that allows Iranian women with non-Iranian husbands to pass their own nationality to their children has officially come into force.

Iran Planning to Use Nanotechnology in Petroleum Industry

Iran’s Vice Presidency for Science and Technology has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Petroleum for the purpose of using nanotechnology-based products and services in the country’s petroleum industry in order to meet the needs of the industry.

Iran Global Forerunner in Nanotechnology: VP

Iran's Vice-President for Science and Technology says the country is a pioneer in the field of nano-sciences, and since five years ago, serious focus has been put on the commercialisation of products in this field.

‘Iranian Oil Tanker Struck in Red Sea to Arrive Home within Days’

Iran says that its oil tanker hit by two missiles on Friday morning in the Red Sea near the Saudi port city of Jeddah is on the way back home and would arrive in Iran within 9 or 10 days.

Iranian Scientists Invent Smart Uniform for Soldiers, Climbers

A team of Iranian researchers has designed and manufactured smart uniforms for soldiers and professional mountain climbers which can monitor their vital signs and detect radioactive and landmines with their sensors.

Over 2m Iranian Pilgrims Leave for Iraq to Attend Arba’een

More than 2,000,000 Iranian pilgrims have already crossed the border into Iraq since September 30, 2019 to attend ceremonies marking Arba’een, the anniversary of the fortieth day after the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS).

Iran Calls Attack on Its Oil Tanker ‘Dangerous Adventure’

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has described an attack on the Iranian oil tanker SABITI in the Red Sea as “a dangerous adventure”, warning that all the responsibilities fall on those behind it.

Iran Celebrates Women’s First Free Stadium Attendance with 14 Goals

Iran’s national football team pulled off a landslide victory over Cambodia, scoring seven in either half to send them well clear at the top of Group C, in a day when Iranian women were allowed to freely attend the stadium for the first time in 40 years.

Iran Nano 2019 Kicks Off in Tehran

The 12th Nanotechnology Exhibition and Festival of Iran, known as Iran Nano 2019, has opened in Tehran, with 111 companies active in the field of nanotechnology presenting their products in 12 different sectors.

Iran Has No Reason to Develop Nuclear Weapon: Leader

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution says the country has no reason to go for nuclear arms as the development and use of such weapons is religiously forbidden.

‘Iran’s Scientific Progress Accelerated by Leader’s Assistance’

Iran’s Vice President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari says with the approval of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, the National Development Fund has provided a great deal of support to the country's scientific sector, which has helped accelerate the quality and speed of scientific and knowledge-based projects.

Iran Leader Orders Removal of Barriers Facing Young Inventors

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called on the country’s vice president for science and technology to lift barriers that the young Iranian inventors are faced with.

Iran Planning to Build Smart Self-Driving Car

Iran’s minister of communications and information technology says a self-driving smart automobile will be produced in the country in the near future.

Iran to Provide Neighbours with Lab Services

Iran’s neighbouring countries have turned into the new customers of the country’s laboratory services and the Islamic Republic is to facilitate the transfer of domestic laboratory services to these states.

Int’l Paralympic Committee Praises Iranian Shooter as ‘Pistol Queen’

A few days before the start of the World Paralympic Championships in Sydney, the website of the International Paralympic Committee chose an interesting nickname for the Iranian shooter Sareh Javanmardi, calling her “The Pistol Queen”.

Arbaeen Pilgrimage Unaffected by Events in Iraq: Spokesman

Spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry has expressed confidence that Iraq will get through the recent unrest, saying the internal Iraqi issues would have no effect on the large gathering of Shiite Muslims marking Arbaeen in commemoration of Imam Hussein (PBUH).

Iran to Display Its Knowledge-Based Products in Azerbaijan

An exhibition of products made by Iranian knowledge-based companies is going to be held in the Azerbaijan Republic on October 15-18.

Iran Develops Rust Remover Using Nanotechnology

A group of Iranian researchers have developed a nano-material which could be used to repair rusty surfaces.

Iran Denies Its UN Envoy Target of Biological Assassination

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has rejected speculations on the biological assassination of the country’s envoy to the United Nations Majid Takht-Ravanchi, who is currently hospitalized in the US for cancer.

Enemy Plot to Divide Iran, Iraq Will Fail: Leader

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the enemy’s plot to sow discord between the Iranian and Iraqi people will fail as the two nations are connected through faith.

Iran Police Chief: Number of Arbaeen Pilgrims Grow 80%

The number of Iranian pilgrims traveling to Iraq for Arbaeen mourning rituals has risen by 80 percent compared to the previous year, commander of the Iranian Police says.

Several Iranian Companies to Attend China’s Hi-Tech Fair

A number of Iranian knowledge-based companies are going to attend China’s High Technology Fair (CHTF) to help develop the export of Iranian knowledge-based products.

Azarbaijan Cycling Tour Underway in Northwestern Iran

The 34th Cycling Tour of Iran, also known as Azarbaijan Cycling Tour, is being held on the roads of three Iranian Azeri-speaking provinces – East Azarbaijan, West Azarbaijan and Ardabil – in northwestern Iran with participation of 14 teams from 11 countries.

Iran Develops Nanoparticle to Remove Microbial, Chemical Contaminants

Researchers at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences have developed a new nanoparticle with unique properties that can remove chemical and microbial contaminants at the same time.

Iran Plans to Send Astronauts to Space, Launch High-Resolution Imaging Satellite

Iran’s ICT minister has unveiled plans to send Iranian astronauts to space, noting that a homegrown high-resolution imaging satellite will also go into orbit by 2021.

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