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Mobile App to Let Iranians Buy Car Fuel Online

A new car fueling system has been launched in Iran based on which the car owners order fuel using a mobile application and receive it wherever they are.

ISESCO to Build Schools in Iran’s Quake-Hit Regions

The Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO) has pledged to fund the establishment of two primary schools in the quake-hit province of Kermanshah in western Iran, one for boys and another one for girls.

7,500 Addicted Babies Born in Iran Every Year

The latest studies have revealed that 7,500 babies are being born in Iran every year with addiction to illicit drugs.

Iran to Send Deep-Sea Divers to China to Excavate Sunken Oil Tanker

An Iranian lawmaker says the country is going to deploy a group of deep-sea divers to China to explore the Panama-registered Sanchi oil tanker, which caught fire and sank in East China Sea in mid-January.

ATR Delegation Visits Plane Crash Site in Iran

A French delegation from ATR, a Franco-Italian aircraft manufacturer, has traveled to southwest Iran to examine reasons behind the crash of an ATR plane in Mount Dena that led to the deaths of all 65 people on board.

Snipers with Air Guns Deployed to Take on Tehran Rats (+Video)

Tehran Municipality is sending sniper squads equipped with night-vision air rifles to solve the capital city’s rodent problem, which seems to have grown to epic proportions as of late.

Iran’s ICT Ministry Launches Donation Campaign for Quake-Hit People

Iran's Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has launched a campaign to help the survivors of the recent earthquake in the western province of Kermanshah ahead of the Persian New Year.

Thrilling Weekend at Qom Paragliding Site

A paragliding site in the holy city of Qom near the Iranian capital of Tehran hosts the sport enthusiasts.

Iranian Student Develops Device to Treat Diabetic Wounds

An Iranian university student has developed an apparatus named “Kerato-Removal” used to treat and heal diabetic wounds.

Iranian Women Claim First-Ever Title in Asian Handball Championship

Iran won the title of the 2018 West Asian Women's Handball Championship on Wednesday.

Four Iranian Firms Attend Tokyo Nanotech Exhibition

Four Iranian nanotechnology firms showcased their achievements in the seventeenth edition of the world’s largest nanotechnology exhibition held in Japan earlier this week.

Charity Market Held in Japan to Help Iran’s Quake-Hit People

A charity market has been held at the residence of Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Tokyo to help victims of earthquake in the province of Kermanshah in western Iran.

Bitcoin, Other Cryptocurrencies Not Recognized in Iran: Central Bank

The Central Bank of Iran says it has never recognized bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as official currency within the boundaries of the Islamic Republic and conducts no transactions in them.

Dozens of Bodies Recovered from Plane Crash Site in Central Iran

The remnants of several victims of the recent plane crash have been recovered in mountains adjacent to the crash site near the peak of Dena Mountain, south of Isfahan.

Iran to Promote Use of Locally-Developed Messaging Apps

An Iranian minister has highlighted the necessity of using locally-developed messengers, setting rules for using the cyberspace and making operating systems for children’s mobile phones.

Iran Holds Vintage Car Rally

Iran’s Touring and Automobile Club has organized a vintage car rally between Tehran and Isfahan provinces with the aim of promoting safe driving culture and domestic tourism.

Taxi Driver Helps Desperate Indian Ambassador in Tehran’s Snowy Day

A Taxi driver in Tehran has helped the Indian ambassador free of charge after the diplomat broke his leg during a snowy day morning workout.

Wreckage of Crashed Plane Found in Central Iran

The wreckage of an Iranian passenger plane that crashed into the mountain on Sunday with 65 people on board has been found in an area in Dena heights.

Search Operation Underway in Iran to Find Wreckage of Crashed Plane

Several search and rescue teams have been searching the mountainous regions near the Iranian city of Semirom where a passenger plane with 65 people on board crashed on Sunday, but the operation has been hampered by severe weather.

Iran’s Health Minister Appointed as WHO Commissioner

Iranian Minister for Health and Medical Education, Seyyed Hassan Qazizadeh Hashemi, has been appointed as the World Health Organization’s commissioner for the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases.

Iran Leader, President Offer Condolences over Plane Crash

Iran’s Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and President Hassan Rouhani have expressed their deep regrets over the “extremely tragic” crash of Aseman Airline’s passenger plane, which claimed dozens of lives on Sunday.

Plane with 66 People on Board Crashes in Central Iran

The Aseman Airline’s Tehran-Yasuj flight with 66 people on board has crashed in southern Isfahan province and all the passengers and crew members are confirmed dead.

Iran Condoles with Mexico over Deadly Copter Crash (+Video)

Iran’s foreign ministry has offered its sympathies to the Mexican people and government over a strong earthquake and the crash of a helicopter which was on a mission to help quake-stricken people.

Azeri Lady Finds Iranian Half-Sisters after 63 Years

An Azeri woman and her biological siblings, unknown to each other for over six decades, met for the very first time in Iran.

Iran Hosts Traditional Contests in Honour of Water

The fourth round of traditional “Kander Keshi” and “Jahleh Keshi” competitions has been held in a neighbourhood in the port city of Bandar Abbas, southern Iran.

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