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Iran Develops Water-Repellent Nano-Paint

A group of Iranian researchers has developed water-repellent nano-paint which protects surfaces against erosion and destruction, and increases their lifespan.

Two Iranian Women to Judge European Futsal Games

For the first time in Iran’s futsal history, two Iranian women futsal judges are appointed to judge the European Women's Futsal Cup, chairman of the Football Federation Refereeing Department, Davood Rafati, announced here on Monday.

Visually Challenged Artist Creates Fascinating Paintings

A visually challenged Iranian woman has put on show dozens of her amazing paintings at an exhibition in Tehran.

Sanctions Hampering Medicine Trade despite US Claims: Iran

Iran’s health minister says Iranian medicine companies have failed to have any financial transaction with other countries in the past month, since the US re-imposed its harshest sanctions on the Islamic Republic.

‘Birth of Infants with Down Syndrome Almost Stopped in Iran’

Director of the Iranian Genetics Society says the birth of babies diagnosed with Down syndrome has almost stopped across the country.

‘Iranian Kasparov’ Making History in Junior Chess Contests

Parham Maghsoodloo, or Parhamov, is an 18-year-old Iranian chess player known as Iran’s Kasparov for his participation in many international competitions and the numerous awards he has won.

Disabled Iranians Making Handicrafts to Make Ends Meet

A non-governmental charity in the city of Birjand in eastern Iran has trained and provided facilities for 70 disabled people to make a living by producing handicrafts.

Iran Stepping Up Efforts to Save Asiatic Cheetahs

On the eve of the International Cheetah Day marked on December 4, the head of Iran’s Department of Environment (DoE) says efforts are underway to save Asiatic (Iranian) cheetahs through tissue culture, the growth of tissues or cells separate from the organism.

‘Iran to Maintain Scientific Growth despite US Sanctions’

Iran’s First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri says science and technology is thriving in Iran despite the US sanctions because it is backed by a strong will at the country’s top leadership.

‘1,000 Bahraini Women Activists behind Bars’

Around 1,000 freedom-seeking Bahraini women are behind bars in the Al-Khalifa regime’s prisons, the country’s main opposition party announced.

Iran Pioneer of Stem Cell Technology in Middle East: VP

Iranian Vice-President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari says Iranian knowledge-based companies have turned Iran into a regional forerunner in the field of stem cells and regenerative medicines.

Iran to Start New Cloud Seeding Project

The director of Iran’s National Cloud Seeding Research Center said a new cloud seeding project will begin in more than 10 provinces using planes, drones and ground-based generators.

Over 8,000 Rapid HIV Testing Centres Active in Iran

Iran’s health ministry says the country has managed to quadruple the number of its HIV rapid testing centres from 2,000 in 2017 to 8,200 in 2018.

Iran’s Red Crescent Opens Company in Switzerland for Medicine Imports

The Iranian Red Crescent Society says it has established a company in Switzerland to transfer pharmaceuticals to Iran more easily in the wake of the US sanctions.

Kurds in Iran Hold ‘Bride of the Rain’ Festival

The traditional ritual of praying for rain, also known as the ‘Bridge of the Rain’, is among the ancient traditions in Kurdish-populated regions in northwestern Iran.

Iran to Boost Traffic Safety by Making Roads Musical

Officials in Iran’s Semnan province say they are going to boost traffic safety across the province by making the roads ‘musical’.

Iran, WIPO Discuss Cooperation on Intellectual Property

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has sat down with Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Francis Gurry in Geneva.

Iranian Villagers Using Solar Panels to Make a Living

A group of Iranian villagers have managed to make money by generating electricity from solar panels provided by a charity foundation.

This Iranian Girl Is Used to Fighting for Her Life

Shora Fekri, 28, is an Iranian girl who waterproofs rooftops, installs placards, inserts wall plugs into exterior view of buildings and does many other things which may seem odd for women in Iran.

Iran President Orders Swift Efforts to Help Quake-Hit People

Iran’s president Hassan Rouhani has called for all-out efforts to provide assistance to those affected by a powerful earthquake in western Kermanshah Province, which left over 700 people injured.

Iranian Mountaineer Conquers Mount Damavand with Artificial Legs

Loss of both legs is definitely the worst thing that can happen for a professional mountaineer who is also a member of the country's national team and has the experience of climbing the world’s high peaks. But it’s not the end of the story.

Iran Sympathizes with Iraq over Deadly Floods

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has expressed regret over the recent floods in various Iraqi cities, which left dozens of people killed and missing, and caused extensive damages.

Iran’s Kermanshah Once Again Hit by Strong Quake

Over 350 people have been injured in a strong 6.3-magnitude earthquake in western Iran, also felt in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.

‘Family Only Remedy for Loneliness Caused by Modernism’

Iranian Vice-President for Women and Family Affairs Massoumeh Ebtekar told the International Women and Justice Summit in Istanbul that family is the only remedy for the loneliness brought by modern life.

Iran Hosts First Edition of Silk Road Rally

The first edition of Iran Silk Road Rally was recently held on parts of the ancient Road in Semnan province, central Iran.

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