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World’s Most Precious Quran Unveiled in Tehran

The world’s most precious handwritten Quran was unveiled after 18 years on Monday June 13 at the opening ceremony of the 24th International Holy...

Navy Commander: ‘Sahand’ Destroyer Almost Finished

Navy Commander Sayyari said that the Sahand destroyer of the Moudge class, which is 90% complete, will be delivered to the military fleet this year, adding that the Navy will stage its biggest drill in February next year in the Sea of Oman and the Indian Ocean.

Sobatan Alpine Valleys in Northwestern Iran

Sobatan is a beautiful region located near Neor Lake in Iran’s northern province of Ardebil.

Iran Paralympic Swimmers Earn 13 More Medals at IDM 2016

Iranian Paralympic swimmers have maintained their outstanding performances at the Internationale Deutsche Meisterschaften (IDM) 2016 in Germany, garnering 13 more medals to raise the country’s total medal count to 31 at the prestigious event.

Shooter Khedmati Wins Gold at Olympic Games Training Camp

Iranian female sports shooter Najmeh Khedmati has put on an awe-inspiring display of skills at the Olympic Games Training Camp in France, and managed to snatch a gold medal.

VP: Vatican Cooperation Important in Iran’s Foreign Policy

Vice-President for Women and Family Affairs Shahindokht Molaverdi said that cooperation with the Vatican is of great importance in Iran's foreign policy.

Golrizan Ceremony, a Longstanding Iranian Charity Tradition

Several athletes and artists, including Shahab Hosseini who recently won an award at Cannes, as well as the Vice-President for Women Affairs Shahindokht Mowlaverdi, took part in a major charity appeal event in Tehran.

Leader Makes Donation to Charity Appeal to Free Prisoners

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei made a substantial donation to a charity organization that collects money for the release of needy inmates who have committed crimes without intent.

Iran and Russia to Ramp Up Nano Cooperation

INIC head Saeid Sarkar said on Sunday June 12 that Iran and Russia had reached an agreement on 16 cases of nanotechnology cooperation during the 3rd Iran-Russia High Commission on Nanotechnology Cooperation held in Moscow earlier in the month.

CAIR Leader Condemns Attack in Orlando Mass Shooting

The Council on American–Islamic Relations (CAIR) has condemned the Orlando nightclub mass shooting that left at least 50 people dead and 53 others injured on Sunday, calling it a hate crime.

International Holy Quran Exhibition to Open in Tehran

The 24th edition of the International Holy Quran Exhibition is set to kick off in the presence of Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Ali Jannati on Monday evening, June 13.

Iranian Women Prepare Gushfil in Ramadan

Gushfil is a traditional sweet pastry often cooked during Ramadan across different cities of Iran. In these photos, women in Arak, Markazi province, prepare...

Iran Wins Freestyle Wrestling World Cup

The Iranian national wrestling team claimed the Freestyle World Cup for the fifth time in a row on Monday June 12.

Iran Ranks High in Regional Blood Donation: Official

An Iranian official announced that over 2 million Iranians donate blood each year, and that has put Iran in a good position compared to other regional countries.

New Nanofibers Developed for Treating Damaged Skin

Iranian researchers at Payame Noor University in Tabriz have developed a multicomponent nanofiber at the laboratorial scale that can repair damaged skin, bone and neural tissues.

Iran to Host 2018 Asian Alpine Ski C’ship

The Asia Ski Mountaineering Federation (ASMF) has announced Iran as the host of the Asian Alpine Ski Championship for the year 2018.

Photographer Awarded PSA 3D Photography Prize

A former Iranian Young Cinema Society (IYCS) trainee has received a gold medal in the 3D Photography Prize, held by the Photographic Society of America.

PSEEZ Reduces Gas Flaring to Save Environment

Managing director of Pars Special Economic Energy Zone (PSEEZ) said the zone has flared only 4.5 mcm/week of gas in the first three months of the current calendar year.

Antiquities of Iraqi Origin Seized in Tehran Subway

More than 10 ancient relics, worth nearly $1m, were recently seized by the Police in one of Tehran’s subway stations from a man who seemed to have transferred them from Iraq to Iran.

Five Taekwondo Medals at Int’l Tournament

On Saturday June 11, Iranian athletes managed to snatch five medals in the second day of the open 2016 International Taekwondo Tournament held in Thessaloniki, Greece.

Two-Thirds of the World to Suffer Water Scarcity in 10 Years

The secretary of the IUESA said that some experts have estimated that about two-thirds of the world’s population will suffer from severe or relative water scarcity by 2025.

Iran Beats Azerbaijan & India at Freestyle World Cup

Iran’s national freestyle wrestling team subdued Azeri and Indian rivals in their first two encounters at the 2016 Freestyle World Cup underway in Los Angeles.

No More Paper Tickets for Museums?

In a move to gradually introduce electronic tickets to replace the traditional paper version for museums, Iran’s Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization has temporarily stopped printing tickets until the remaining ones are sold.

Education and Economics Delaying Marriage

Iranian men and women are marrying later than ever before. Data from the National Organization for Civil Registration (NOCR) shows that women are now getting married at 27.2 years and men at 31 years, on average. This is a large increase on previous figures, which were 23.8 for women and 28.5 for men.

Iranian Researchers to Build DBS Electrode to Treat Addiction

Head of Cellular and Molecular Research Center at Iran University of Medical Sciences said a team of researchers are currently working on a project to build Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) electrodes for treating Parkinson’s disease and addictions.

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