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Iran Needs 120 Million Doses of Vaccine to Acquire Immunity against COVID-19: MP

A high-ranking Iranian lawmaker says the country needs 120 million doses of vaccine to acquire immunity against the novel coronavirus, but the total number of foreign and domestic vaccines does not meet this need.

Iran Offers Condolences over Demise of Ahmad Jibril

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif offered condolences over the passing of leading Palestinian figure Ahmed Jibril.

Iran Slams Saudi Arabia’s ‘Baseless’ Claims about Its Uranium Enrichment

Iran's ambassador and permanent representative to international organizations in Vienna has reacted to the baseless claims of the Saudi envoy to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Iranian President-elect Calls For Expansion of Tehran-Delhi Ties

Iranian President-elect Ayatollah Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi says extensive economic interactions and collective security are the main priorities for Iran-India relations.

Afghan People Have Every Right to Be Opposed to War after 40 Years: Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the people of Afghanistan have been in pain in the past 40 years and now have every right to be opposed to the continuation of war.

IRGC Unveils New Chopper-Mounted Missiles

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps has unveiled its latest weapon which can be mounted on choppers to hit enemy targets.

Iran: Production of Uranium Silicide Plate in Accordance with IAEA Rules

Iran says its decision to build uranium silicide plates using 20-percent enriched uranium is for peaceful purposes, and the product will only be used in Tehran research reactor.

Asghar Farhadi’s Latest Feature to Be Screened in Cannes

The official website of the Cannes Film Festival has unveiled the latest poster of Asghar Farhadi’s film named “Hero” ahead of the 74th edition of the prestigious cinematic event.

Iran Shuts Illegal Crypto Mining Fields amid Power Crisis

Iran’s Energy Minister says the police have discovered 3,600 illegal centres of cryptocurrency mining, which used 570 MW of the country's electricity.

India Thanks Iran for Bringing Kabul Gov’t, Taliban Together

The foreign ministers of Iran and India have exchanged views on the situation of Afghanistan, stressing that talks among Afghan groups is the only way to resolve the issues in the country.

16th Round of Astana Talks on Syria Peace Underway in Kazakhstan

The 16th round of Astana Talks on Syria Peace is being held in Nur-Sultan, the capital city of Kazakhstan, and will wrap up on Thursday, July 8, 2021.

Intra-Afghan Dialogue Summit Kicks Off in Tehran

The Intra-Afghan Dialogue Summit, hosted by the Islamic Republic of Iran and attended by the representatives of the Kabul government and the high political delegation of Taliban, was opened on Wednesday morning with a speech by Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.

Iran Condoles with Russia over Deadly Plane Crash

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has offered condolences to the Russian nation and government over the crash of a Russian plane which killed all the 28 passengers and crew members on board.

Region Plunged into Darkness after Invention of Israel: Iran

Iran’s ambassador to the Azerbaijan Republic has fired back at the Israeli ambassador in the country, after his anti-Iran tweet.

Iran’s New Ambassador to UK Meets Queen Elizabeth II

Iran's new ambassador to London Mohsen Baharvand had a meeting with Queen Elizabeth II at the Buckingham Palace on Tuesday, July 6, 2021.

Blast in Oil and Gas Pipeline in Southern Iran Kills Three

An explosion in an oil and gas pipeline station at Fath-ul-Mobin region of Shush County in Iran's Khuzestan province has killed three people and injured four others.

Tirgan; A Splendid Festival of Ancient Persia

The Tirgan Festival, along with Nowruz, Mehregan and Sadeh festivals, is among the most important festivities of ancient Iran, which used to be performed with special splendor.

Iranian Product Protects Mothers and Fetuses from Electromagnetic Radiation

An Iranian high-tech company has produced a protective abdominal binder for pregnant women that uses special fabric, containing nanoparticles, to protect the health of mothers and the fetus.

Iranian Female Referee to Appear in Men’s Futsal World Cup

An Iranian woman will be the first female referee of the country to appear in the FIFA world cup.

164 Iranian Inventions to Get International Patents

The Patent Office of Iran’s Vice Presidency for Science and Technology says it has backed the international registration of 164 Iranian inventions.

Delta Variant of COVID-19 Creates ‘Disaster’ in Southeast Iran

An Iranian lawmaker representing the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan says the Delta variant of the coronavirus has created a disaster in the underprivileged province.

Wildlife in Iranian Wetland on Verge of Death Due to Drought

A drop in rainfall and the ensuing drought this summer have resulted in the deaths of fish, buffalos and the marsh in the Hour-ol-Azim Wetland.

Commercialising New Biotechnological Products Save Iran $400 Million: VP

Iran’s vice president for science and technology has hailed the unveiling of nine new knowledge-based Iranian-made products in the field of food security and vaccines, saying these products save the country significantly in terms of foreign currency spending.

Tehran Demands Action to Establish Fate of Abducted Iranian Diplomats

The Foreign Ministry of the Islamic Republic of Iran has released a statement marking the anniversary of the abduction, 39 years ago, of four Iranian diplomats by the Israeli regime in Lebanon.

Saplings Planted in Memory of Environment Reporters Killed in Bus Crash

Two saplings have been planted in the precincts of the Forests, Range and Watershed Management Organization of Iran in memory of two late correspondents of IRNA and ISNA news agencies, who lost their lives during a bus crash incident near the northeastern city of Orumiyeh nearly two weeks ago.