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Future Wars in Mideast Probably on Water: Iranian Diplomat

Iran’s deputy foreign minister says the water crisis in the Middle East is getting worse and more serious day by day so much so that “probably the future wars in this region would be on water.”

Iran Joins Countries Having Flight Simulator Technology

Iran has unveiled a special flight simulation instrument, turning into the sixth country in the world having such technology.

FC Barcelona’s Head Coach Amazingly Resembles Iranian Singer

The close resemblance of Barcelona's head coach to a famous Iranian pop singer has went viral in Iran.

British Priest Translates Renowned Muslim Book into English

A Christian priest from Britain has translated 169 sermons by Imam Ali (AS), the son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), into English.

Exhibition of Islamic-Iranian Stationery Underway in Tehran

While the new school year will open next week in Iran, the fifth edition of Tehran’s Islamic-Iranian Stationery Exhibition is being held in the Iranian capital of Tehran.

Iran to Send Doctors, Build Makeshift Hospital for Myanmar Muslims

An Iranian official says the country will dispatch a number of doctors and build a makeshift hospital to take care of the Myanmar Muslims’ needs.

‘Queen of Iran’s Skies’ Tells Story of Her Paragliding Career

Fatemeh Eftekhari, who has become known as the “Queen of Iran’s Skies”, is the first Iranian female pilot taking part in international competitions. She has great stories to tell about her success.

49th Armenian Olympics Kicks Off in Tehran

The 49th edition of the Armenian Olympics was inaugurated in Tehran on Tuesday night.

Iran, Afghanistan to Launch Joint Project to Restore Hamun Lake

Tehran and Kabul are preparing a joint strategic plan aimed at restoring Hamun Lake, which lies in the Iran-Afghanistan border, an Iranian official said.

Iran Appoints 1st Female Manager of Gas Field Development Project

An Iranian woman has been appointed for the first time as the manager of a major gas field development project in the country.

University of Tehran Opens Dorm for Foreign Students

A deputy head of University of Tehran says several new dorms have been built in this university and this year, for the first time, the Osku dormitory was launched for foreign students.

Iran’s Persepolis Advances to Semi-Finals of AFC Champions League

Persepolis football team of Iran made history in the AFC Champions League after defeating Al Ahli of Saudi Arabia 3-1 at the Mohamed bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, the UAE on Tuesday.

Chinese Drilling Worker Disappears in Southwestern Iran

An oil well drilling worker has disappeared since Saturday in the mountains of the oil-rich city of Masjed Soleyman in southwest of Iran, and search operations are underway to find him.

Iran Independent of Outsourcing in Android Market: Minister

Iran’s Communications and Information Technology Minister, Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi, says in the Android marketplace, Iran is largely independent of outsourcing.

Iran Proposes Formation of OIC’s Tech-Savvy Women Forum

Iran has called for the establishment of a forum comprising women from Muslim countries who have secured achievements in the field of technology.

Iranian Pharmaceuticals Replace US Counterparts in Russia

Iranian-made biopharmaceuticals have managed to replace their American counterparts in Russia and take up the country’s entire medicine market.

Kazakh President Calls for Formation of Islamic G20

Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev has proposed to create a forum of 15 advanced countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in the G20 format.

‘Muslim States Should Sever Trade Ties with Myanmar’

An activist says the only way to force the Myanmar government into stopping its crackdown on the Rohingyas is that Muslim countries cut off trade ties with the country.

Iran President Urges Islamic States to Tap into Scientific Potential

Iran’s president has called on Muslim states to rely on scientific diplomacy to create complementary potentialities in the Muslim world.

Iran to Send Man into Space by Next 8 Years

While Iran has already sent two monkeys to space and successfully returned them to the Earth, a senior Iranian official says the country plans to send a man into space within the next eight years.

Iran Welcomes Joint Ventures with Germany: Health Minister

Iranian health minister says the country is ready to promote its cooperation with Germany to develop modern technologies and create job opportunities in Iran’s health sector.

Iranian Coach of Myanmar Futsal Teams Resigns to Protest Rohingya Genocide

Reza Kordi, the Iranian head coach of Myanmar national futsal teams, has resigned in protest against the massacre of Rohingya Muslims in the East Asian country.

Iranian Founder of Fuzzy Logic Dies at 96 in US

World-renowned Iranian mathematician and inventor of fuzzy logic Professor Lotfi Zadeh has passed away at the age of 96.

Iranian Powerlifter Awarded Best Male Paralympian of Year

Iran’s heavyweight powerlifting champion Siamand Rahman has been awarded with the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Allianz Best Male Athlete of the Year.

Saudis Outraged by Syrian Dissident Players’ Praise for Assad

Saudi social media users have been outraged by two dissident Syrian national football players who praised their President, Bashar al-Assad, after advancing to the next round of 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifications.

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