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‘30m Cubic Meters of Iranian Gas Is Wasted Each Day’
A senior Petroleum Ministry official has called for the private sector to step in and help recover billions of dollars from going to waste in Iran’s natural gas flares.
Ultra-Marathon in Iranian Deserts Approaching Finish Line
The runners participating in the Iranian Silk Road Ultra-Marathon, who have already passed the longest and most difficult stage (known as the Long March) in the hottest spot on Earth, will finally cross the finish line on Sunday, May 7.
Mehdi Taj Elected as President of Iran Football Federation
Mehdi Taj has been elected as the new President of the Iran Football Federation (IFF).
Mehdi Taj Elected as President of Iran Football Federation
Mehdi Taj has been elected as new president of Iran Football Federation (IFF) on Saturday.
Iran Invites DiCaprio to Visit Lake Urmia
After the famous Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio posted a warning message on his Instagram account, the Urmia Lake Restoration Program (LURP) invited him to visit the dried-up lake in northwest of the country.
Tehran and Berlin Reach New Agreements on Water Management
Iranian and German officials have reached an understanding for joint cooperation in the water supply and sanitation sector.
Camel Racing in Central Iran’s Khara Desert
The 6th Camel Racing Competition was recently held in the Khara desert, in Iran’s central province of Isfahan. Camels can run at speeds up...
Police Arrest “Electric Man” Who Stole Power Cables
Police forces in the northern Iranian city of Babol finally managed to capture a man who claimed to be immune to electricity, and had stolen the city’s power cables, causing blackouts on several occasions.
Hebrew Language Courses for Seminary Students in Qom
The Institution of Theology and Religions in Qom holds Hebrew language courses for seminary students majoring in Christian Studies.
Iran Keen to Boost Cooperation with Iceland in New Tech, Clean Energy: Rouhani
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani voiced Tehran’s willingness to further boost its cooperation with Iceland in economic fields, renewable energy and new technologies in particular.
Hajj to Be Cancelled Unless Saudis Carry Out Responsibilities: Iran
If Saudi Arabia does not carry out its responsibilities towards Hajj, Iran will be forced to cancel its annual pilgrimages, the Iranian Foreign Ministry says.
“Iranian Women Do Not Give Up Easily”: Tech Girl Roxanne Varza
31-year-old Roxanne Varza placed 6th in Business Insider’s Top 30 Women under 30 in Tech back in 2013. She is trilingual, and holds degrees...
Iranian Zoologist Discovers Unexpected Species of Rare Intertidal Spiders
In a recent study by Iranian Alireza Zamani, Russian Yuri M. Marusik and American James W. Berry, arachnologists, a new species of intertidal spider...
Endangered Bird Lands in Lake Urmia
Officials from Lake Urmia National Park have observed 40 spoonbills on Ordushahi Island for the first time in recent years.
Top Officer Supports Police’s “Moral Security” Plan
The Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Major General Hassan Firouzabadi, threw his support behind the law enforcement’s Moral Security Plan, stressing that it has worried those who break social norms in Iran.
South Korean President Visits Milad Tower in Tehran
South Korean President Park Geun-hye attended a ceremony held on Monday night in Tehran’s iconic Milad Tower to mark the beginning of “Iran-Korea Cultural...
Mehriz to Host International Astronomy Conference
The Governor of Mehriz, Mohammad Rastegari, said that an international conference on astronomy will be held in his town.
Germany Eyes Iran’s Renewable Energy Market
Germany is seeking to establish long-term cooperation with solar companies and industry associations in Iran, a report said.
Iran Joins 8 Producers of Antimony Ingots
With its first antimony ingot plant operational in the southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchestan, Iran now stands among the eight producers of the product globally, IRNA reported.
Environmental Pollutants Conference Kicks Off in Tehran
The first international conference on environmental pollutants sampling and monitoring kicked off in Tehran on Sunday May 1.
NASA’s Iranian Scientist Devises New Method to Treat Prostate and Uterine Cancer
Hamidreza Chabok, an Iranian scientist in the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has managed to treat prostate and uterus cancers with greater certainty and success rates using ultrasound technology.
A View of Daily Life in Iran
A journey through the heart of Iran, capturing scenes from everyday life.
TV Show Guest Saves Child’s Life Backstage
A new episode of Elixir, an Iranian weekly talk show aired on IRIB’s Channel 3, was being filmed when a woman was heard screaming outside the studio. The TV crew and the guest of the show ran out to see what had happened, but were shocked to find the body of a child.
Tehran as Seen from the International Space Station
A new photo taken from the International Space Station (ISS) shows the Iranian capital Tehran at night, glowing with lights and beauty.
Firouz Naderi, an...
Iran and Ivory Coast Discuss Medical and Health Ties
Iranian and Ivorian officials in a meeting in Abidjan on Sunday conferred on ways to further broaden relations between the two countries in medical, health and hygiene fields.