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Yesterday 15:41
IRCS, ICRC hold workshop to strengthen readiness for chemical incidents
TEHRAN – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent (ICRC) have held a workshop on safety equipment and personal protection in chemical incidents for 50 selected members of rapid response and primary medical care teams of the IRCS.
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Yesterday 15:33
Iran to attend IOAA 2026
TEHRAN – Five Iranian students will participate in the 19th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA) 2026, which is scheduled to take place in Hanoi, Vietnam, from September 25 to October 5.
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Yesterday 15:16
World Blood Donor Day: One Drop of Humanity. Give Blood. Save Lives.
TEHRAN – Observed on June 14 every year, World Blood Donor Day is a celebration to honor donors, an effort to raise awareness of the ongoing need for safe blood and blood products, and a call to action to inspire consistent and new voluntary blood donations to ensure the availability of safe, adequate blood supplies.
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2026-06-12 15:53
Convention on Wetlands launching call for 2026-2028 Wetland City Accreditation
TEHRAN - The Convention on Wetlands is launching its call for applications for the Wetland City Accreditation for the 2026–2028 triennium.
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2026-06-12 15:48
Iran atop Islamic nations in microelectronics
TEHRAN – According to a recent report by the Web of Science that encompasses a twenty-year period, spanning from 2006 – 2025, Iran ranks first among Islamic countries in microelectronics technology.
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2026-06-12 15:46
Over 2,400 environmental houses, NGOs operating nationwide
TEHRAN – More than 1,360 environmental houses and 1,050 non-governmental organizations are voluntarily operating across the country in different fields, including training, promoting, preserving wildlife, cleaning up nature, planting saplings, and decision-making, an official with the DOE has said.
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2026-06-10 15:25
Health Ministry to start Family Physician Program in cities on June 15
TEHRAN - The Health Ministry plans to launch the Family Physician Program in 20 selected cities nationwide on June 15, aiming to make treatment referrals more concentrated and provide more convenient access to health services.
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2026-06-10 15:23
Tehran, Moscow emphasize need to boost scientific cooperation
TEHRAN – Iranian Science, Research and Technology Minister, Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, and Russian Science and Higher Education Minister, Valery Falkov, reviewed strategies for developing scientific, educational, and academic cooperation between the two countries with an emphasis on expanding professor and student exchanges, strengthening research cooperation, and facilitating academic interactions.
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2026-06-10 15:20
‘Eco-friendly dormitory’ to promote environmental protection in universities
TEHRAN –To promote the culture of environmental protection, Tehran University of Medical Sciences has launched a project that focuses on turning dormitories of universities into eco-friendly places.
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2026-06-09 16:00
President: We are all responsible for environmental protection
TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian has underlined the shared responsibility of each individual for the protection of the environment, saying, “We all bear the responsibility to care for the environment."
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2026-06-09 15:14
National document on health, climate change strategy being developed
TEHRAN – The Health Ministry is developing a national document on health and climate change to mitigate the impacts of climate change on public health and to develop a climate-resilient health system.
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2026-06-09 15:11
Tehran, Minsk discuss ways to beef up co-op in health sector
TEHRAN – The head of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Mehdi Pirsalehi, and the Belarusian ambassador to Iran, Dmitry Koltsov, have explored avenues to enhance ties in the health sector, particularly in supplying medicines and medical equipment, and expediting medical trade exchange.
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2026-06-08 15:52
UNICEF supports project on rehabilitation of school sanitation facilities in Iran
TEHRAN - The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has supported the rehabilitation of sanitation facilities in 41 schools in the northeastern province of Khorasan Razavi and the southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchestan.
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2026-06-08 15:44
Developing national land subsidence document on agenda
TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) is planning to develop a national document on land subsidence, Mohsen Shahryari, an official with the DOE, has said.
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2026-06-08 15:39
Iranian delegation attending BRICS Tech Policy training program
TEHRAN – The first group of young Iranian professionals in the innovation sector is participating in a BRICS training program titled ‘BRICS + Tech Policy Camp’, which is being held in Beijing, China.
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2026-06-07 17:05
No national security without environmental security: DOE head
TEHRAN – The head of the Department of Environment (DOE), Shina Ansari, has elaborated on different measures taken to address environmental challenges, saying that national security cannot be realized without paying attention to the environment.
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2026-06-07 17:02
By Sahar Dadjoo
‘Iranian Red Crescent Society emerges as global humanitarian voice after 40-day war’
TEHRAN – As Iran grapples with the humanitarian consequences of the recent US-Israeli aggression, the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has found itself operating on multiple fronts simultaneously: rescuing civilians under fire, documenting violations of humanitarian law, coordinating global aid, and providing evidence of the war’s death toll to international institutions.
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2026-06-07 15:56
INSF, RSF to support joint research projects
TEHRAN – Iran and Russia will support the implementation of 15 research projects proposed after the third joint call by the Iran National Science Foundation (INSF) and the Russian Science Foundation (RSF).
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2026-06-06 15:33
Tehran moves up in Global Startup Ecosystem Index
TEHRAN – In a recent global ranking by StartupBlink 2026, Tehran’s position has advanced by 20 spots, ranking 348 among the world’s most innovative cities.
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2026-06-06 15:31
Nanotech progress in Iran beyond just a scientific achievement
TEHRAN – With over 430 companies operating in the nanotechnology sector, and more than 1,960 nanotech products receiving nanoscale certificates, the advancement of the nanotechnology sector in the country proves to be more than just a scientific achievement.
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2026-06-06 11:37
UNESCO designates Dalankuh–Qamishlou as Iran’s 14th biosphere reserve
TEHRAN - On World Environment Day (June 5), the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) designated Dalankuh–Qamishlou as Iran’s 14th biosphere reserve.
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2026-06-05 15:17
Iranians hold magnificent ‘Ghadir Celebration’
TEHRAN - Millions of people across the country marked Eid al-Ghadir on Thursday, holding a celebration which evolved beyond just a religious festival into a major display of social unity.
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2026-06-05 14:59
ECO ministerial meeting: Iran push for environmental diplomacy
TEHRAN – The head of Department of Environment (DOE), Shina Ansari, has highlighted the importance of developing environmental diplomacy among Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) member states as an inevitable necessity to ensure a sustainable future, underscoring that no country can tackle complex environmental challenges alone.
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2026-06-05 14:47
UNESCO extends activities of two specialized chairs for Iran
TEHRAN - The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has agreed to extend the activities of two specialized chairs in Iran in the fields of "Water Reuse" and "Coastal Geo-Hazard Analysis."
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2026-06-02 15:37
Iran, Vietnam discuss ways to expand ties in AI, IT
TEHRAN – Iranian and Vietnamese officials have discussed ways to expand collaborative efforts in artificial intelligence (AI) and information technology (IT).
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2026-06-02 15:19
‘Norwegian Refugee Council ready to foster humanitarian ties with Iran’
TEHRAN – Jan Egeland, the Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council, has announced the Council’s readiness to enhance humanitarian ties with Iran.
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2026-06-02 15:17
New cancer treatment hospital inaugurated in Tehran
TEHRAN - A new cancer treatment hospital equipped with more than 600 beds was inaugurated in Tehran on Tuesday.
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2026-06-01 16:09
DOE to designate Miqan as Wetland of Intl. Importance
TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) has nominated Miqan wetland in the central province of Markazi to be included in the list of Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar List), aiming to strengthen preservation and sustainable management of the site.
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2026-06-01 15:51
Parliament of Students to establish a network of 5,000 volunteers
TEHRAN – Launched by the Welfare Organization, the Parliament of Students is set to develop a network of 5,000 volunteers who are all under the organization’s support services.
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2026-06-01 15:35
25 more rare diseases identified in Iran
TEHRAN – Twenty-five more rare diseases have been identified in the country, bringing the total to 518, according to an official with the Rare Disease Foundation.