Goitered gazelle, a vulnerable species

The long-term survival of Goitered gazelles in central Iran has been threatened because of the isolation of existing populations and genetic threats.

Iranian students succeed at Science Olympiad 2024

TEHRAN – Attending the 40th Annual Science Olympiad Tournament at Michigan State University, Iranian students managed to win a bronze medal and two diplomas of honor.

Tehran plays host to 29th G5 meeting

TEHRAN –The 29th Technical Meeting of the G5 Forum was held in Tehran today with the theme of boosting health tourism among member states.

Over 570 earthquakes occur in a month

TEHRAN –A total of 573 earthquakes have been recorded across the country over the past calendar month that ended on June 19, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

Benefactors sharply increase contribution to building schools

TEHRAN – Through financing 110 billion rials (about 184 million dollars) over the past three years, the share of benefactors in building schools has increased by 300 percent.

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Interaction and constructive action

TEHRAN - Donya-e-Eqtesad devoted its editorial to the main axis of the foreign policy of the 14th government and wrote: Iran's foreign policy in the Raisi government has been based on signs of resistance in strategic action towards the great powers and the United States, but the fact is that in this era, more than any other government in the past years, mechanisms related to secret diplomacy based on public diplomacy mechanisms have been used.

Iranian, Iraqi border guards discuss pilgrim safety for Arbaeen

TEHRAN – Iranian border police commander Brigadier General Ahmad Ali Goudarzi met with the commander of the Iraqi Border Guard, General Mohammad Abdul Wahab, to facilitate the visit of Iranian pilgrims to Iraq for Arbaeen.

Iran to expand air defense positions to ensure security: commander

TEHRAN – The commander of Iranian Army's Air Defense Force has emphasized the strategic importance of expanding and establishing defense positions and radar sites across Iran to ensure the security of the nation.

Israel’s crimes in Gaza are unprecedented in history: Iran's judiciary chief

TEHRAN – Iran’s judiciary chief says the crimes committed in Gaza over the past nine months, with comprehensive American support, are unprecedented in history.

Over 10,000 births registered by Iranians abroad in a year 

TEHRAN – Iranians living in other countries registered a total of 10,433 births during the past Iranian year (March 2023 – March 2024), the Civil Registration Organization has announced.

Heavy rainfalls revive dried lake in northeast

TEHRAN –Bazangan, the largest natural lake in the northeastern Khorasan Razavi province, has been revived thanks to recent heavy rainfalls.

Iran ranks first in neural network technology among Islamic nations

TEHRAN –According to a report released by the Web of Science database, Iran (with 17,458 documents) ranks first in neural network technology as well as multi-agent systems (with 351 documents) among Islamic countries.

Iranian MP calls for strong voter turnout in runoff election

TEHRAN – The Deputy Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly has highlighted the critical role of voter participation in bolstering national strength, emphasizing that the Iranian nation faces a crucial test in the upcoming runoff election.

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Strategic cooperation between Iran and Russia

TEHRAN -In a note, Kayhan addressed the gas contract between Iran and Russia and wrote: Russia's willingness and gas cooperation with this country can be investigated from two aspects.

Iran's special envoy highlights the need for comprehensive dialogue on Afghanistan

TEHRAN – Iran’s special envoy to Afghanistan, Hassan Kazemi Qomi, has emphasized the need for thorough consultations with all involved parties due to the complex situation in Afghanistan and the surrounding region.

Leader’s advisor offers nuclear collaboration to Iraq

TEHRAN - A top military adviser to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has suggested that Iraq can tap into Iran's extensive 50-year experience in atomic energy.

Iran's acting president commends voter participation in presidential election

TEHRAN - Mohammad Mokhber, Iran's acting president, has praised the Iranian people for their participation in the June 28 presidential election, asserting that the upcoming runoff vote will prove a disappointment to the Islamic Republic's detractors. 

Iran acting FM honors victims of Sardasht chemical attacks

TEHRAN – Iran's acting Foreign Minister, Ali Baqeri Kani, has paid tribute to the victims of the chemical attacks on Sardasht, a northwestern city, which occurred forty years ago.

Iran demands security measures in protest to UK after harassment of Iranian voters

TEHRAN - Iran has lodged a formal protest with the United Kingdom over incidents of harassment directed at Iranian voters participating in the country's recent presidential election. 

Discoveries challenge myths about griffins

TEHRAN - Shirdal, or griffin, is the name of a legendary creature that features the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion. However, a new discovery might change beliefs about this mythical being.

Some $100m allocated to complete semi-finished educational projects

TEHRAN – A sum of 60 trillion rials (around $100 million) has been allocated to completing semi-finished educational projects by the end of the current Iranian year (March 20, 2025), an official with the Ministry of Education has said.

Tehran, Baghdad to expand ties in education sector

TEHRAN –An Iraqi delegation headed by Naeem Al-Aboudi, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, has met Mohammad-Ali Zolfigol, Minister of Science, Research, and Technology, in Tehran on Sunday to discuss the potential for enhancing educational cooperation.

Iran attends 57th session of IOC Executive Council

TEHRAN – Head of the National Institute for Oceanography and Atmospheric Sciences has participated in the 57th session of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) Executive Council.

Iranian, Russian universities to foster scientific ties

TEHRAN –A delegation from Synergy University of Moscow has paid a visit to Amir Kabir University of Technology in Tehran to explore ways to enhance scientific cooperation between the two institutions.

Iran’s presidential election heads to run-off

Pezeshkian, Jalili prepare for final showdown

TEHRAN – Iranians are set to return to the polls on Friday as none of the Presidential candidates secured the 50 percent plus one vote required for a clear victory on June 28.

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Runoff presidential election reflects diversity and dynamism in Iran

MADRID - The elections in Iran will have a runoff on July 5th, after none of the candidates reached the necessary majority (50% plus one of the votes) in the elections on June 28th. This marks the second time in the history of the Islamic Republic that a runoff is required to decide the president.

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Our elections and their elections!

TEHRAN - Kayhan devoted its editorial to the Iranian and American elections and said: Simultaneously with the presidential elections in our country, the election debates between the two main candidates, Donald Trump and Joe Biden, have started in the United States as well.

New Iranian ambassador presents credentials to Libyan presidential council head

TEHRAN – Einollah Souri, the new Iranian ambassador to Tripoli, officially presented his credentials to Mohamed al-Menfi, the Head of Libya's Presidential Council, during a formal meeting.