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Chak Chak Temple Hosting Zoroastrians for Annual Pilgrimage

Thousands of Zoroastrians from Iran, India and other countries are flocking to the ancient fire temple of Pir-e Sabz or Chak Chak in central Iran for an annual pilgrimage.

Iranian Women Account for 41% of State Employees: VP

Iran’s Vice President for Women and Family Affairs says women compose 41 percent of the staff of the Islamic Republic's government.

Iran Exporting Orthopedic Products to Europe, Asia

Researchers at a knowledge-based company in Iran have designed and developed orthopedic products that can cure different types of bone cracks, hitting Asian and European markets despite the US sanctions.

Suspicious Tanker Attacks ‘Not Funny, But Alarming’: Iran to Pompeo

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has rejected US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's anti-Iran accusations, saying the suspicious nature of the recent attacks on two oil tankers in the Sea of Oman is not funny or ridiculous but alarming.

A Feature on Asia-Pacific Innovation Forum (APIF)

The first edition of the Asia-Pacific Innovation Forum (APIF) was held in the Iranian capital of Tehran earlier this week by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and the Iranian Vice-Presidency for Science and Technology.

Iran Says None of Oil Tankers Drowned in Sea of Oman

A senior Iranian official has rejected media reports that an oil tanker has drowned in the Sea of Oman after being hit on Thursday morning.

Iran Rescues Oil Tankers’ Crew, Transfers Them to Jask Island

Iranian Search and Rescue vessel NAJI has managed to rescue 44 crew members of two oil tankers which had been targeted in the Sea of Oman, transferring them to the Iranian Island of Jask.

Two Supertankers Carrying Crude Oil Targeted in Sea of Oman

Two super oil tankers carrying crude from the Persian Gulf region have reportedly been targeted in the Sea of Oman.

Iran Contains Fire at South Pars Gas Field

Iranian firefighters have managed to contain a fire that engulfed the 9th platform of South Pars Gas Field, the world's biggest natural gas field, located in the Persian Gulf.

Iran’s Development Model Is Unique: Sri Lankan Minister

Sri Lanka’s Minister of Science, Technology and Research Sujeewa Senasinghe describes Iran’s scientific and technology development model as unique, adding there is tangible difference between Iran’s model from that of other regional states.

Street in Tehran Officially Called ‘Handicrafts Parade’

Tehran City Council has given a street in downtown Tehran the title of “Handicrafts Parade” on the occasion of the World Handicrafts Day, which is annually marked on June 10.

Iran Expresses Condolences over Demise of Top Afghan Cleric

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has expressed condolences over the demise of Grand Ayatollah Mohaqiq Kabuli.

Iranian Startups Eyeing Regional Markets: VP

A top Iranian official says the country is now known not only for its oil and gas, but for its scientific developments, and is seeking to find customers in regional markets.

Iranian Lady Keeping Decades-Old Legacy Alive

Shahrbanoo is an Iranian woman who has managed to preserve the legacy of her ancestors in the town of Sorkheh in the east-central Iranian province of Semnan, which is one of the hubs of weaving in Iran.

Asia-Pacific Innovation Forum (APIF) Starts in Tehran

The first edition of the Asia-Pacific Innovation Forum (APIF) kicks off in Tehran with the motto "Innovation Ecosystem Under One Roof".

Acid Attackers in Iran May Face Capital Punishment

Iranian lawmakers have adopted a bill that allows the Judiciary to mete out capital punishment for acid attackers under certain circumstances.

Researchers Offer New Methods to Diagnose Rare Diseases

A group of Iranian scientists have managed to offer new ways to diagnose some rare genetic diseases, said Mostafa Motallebi, Head of the National Institute of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (NIGEB).

Tehran Hosting Innovation & Technology Exhibition (INOTEX)

The eighth edition of the International Innovation and Technology Exhibition (INOTEX) began in the Iranian capital, Tehran, on Sunday.

Iran’s Rank in Global Innovation Index Up by 55 Spots: VP

Iran has managed to move up 55 positions in the Global Innovation Index, setting itself as a role model for other countries in the region, says Iranian Vice President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari.

Iranian Researchers Develop Highly Durable coloured Asphalt

A group of Iranian researchers have developed a special kind of asphalt which is much more durable than the conventional types.

Iranian Scientists Invent Pain Relief Kit for Joint Diseases

A group of Iranian researchers have produced a type of pain relief and tissue repair kit for those suffering from joint diseases.

Iran’s Minister of Education Resigns

Iranian media reported that the Minister of Education Seyed Mohammad Bathaei has resigned.

Iran Develops Indigenous Smart Remote Control Systems for Homes

Iranian researchers have developed a homegrown smart system to control house appliances and devices remotely.

Springer Publishes Iranian Book on Nanotechnology

American publishing company Springer, one of the world’s leading publishers of scientific works, has published a book written by Iranian researchers in the field of Nanotechnology.

Iran President Congratulates Muslims on Eid al-Fitr

The Iranian president has, in a messages, congratulated all world Muslims, especially Iranians, on Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

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