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Today 16:00
Iran’s population exceeds 87 million, report shows
TEHRAN – According to the Statistical Center of Iran, the current population of the country has surpassed 87 million, and the number is expected to rise to 87.134 million by the end of the current Iranian year, March 2027.
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Today 15:55
Breastfeeding for a sustainable start in life: strengthen what works
TEHRAN – World Breastfeeding Day 2026 is commemorated from August 1 to 7 under the theme ‘Breastfeeding for a sustainable start in life: strengthen what works,’ focusing on tracking progress, evaluating impact, and scaling proven approaches that improve breastfeeding outcomes.
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Today 15:39
ISC to foster ties with Malaysian, Turkish universities
TEHRAN – The Islamic World Science Citation Center (ISC) has highlighted the need to expand scientific research, exchange knowledge, and establish long-term strategic partnerships with Malaysian and Turkish universities.
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Today 15:31
Iran Health Expo to kick off on August 8
TEHRAN - The 27th Iran Health International Exhibition, the country's largest specialized event for the health industry, will be held from August 8 to 11 at the Tehran Permanent International Fairground.
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Yesterday 15:48
Iran shakes with 415 earthquakes in a month
TEHRAN – A total of 415 earthquakes have been recorded across the country in a month from June 22 to July 22, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.
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Yesterday 15:48
Seven rural health facilities in Chabahar equipped with solar power systems
TEHRAN – Funded by the Government of the Republic of Korea, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in cooperation with the Ministry of Health, has supported the installation and commissioning of seven hybrid solar power systems in rural primary health care facilities across Chabahar, southeastern Sistan-Baluchestan Province.
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Yesterday 15:47
Iran becomes a founding member of WAICO
TEHRAN – Iran has joined the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO), a China-led intergovernmental organization to promote international cooperation on AI, as one of the founding states after signing the new body’s agreement in Shanghai, China.
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Yesterday 15:47
Over 1,000 participants attend AiroCup national robotics competition
TEHRAN – A total of 465 Iranian teams, comprising 1,035 participants from 30 provinces, attended the national artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics competition, known as AiroCup, on Thursday and Friday in Tehran.
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2026-07-31 15:45
IRCS elaborates on services provided for Arbaeen pilgrims
TEHRAN – The head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), Pirhossein Kolivand, has expounded on a diverse range of services offered by the IRCS staff to people attending the Arbaeen pilgrimage.
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2026-07-31 15:27
No Iranian universities in THE Sustainability Impacts Ratings due to sanctions
TEHRAN – The Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings (previously THE Impact Rankings) report has included no Iranian universities in its 2026 list because of sanctions against the country.
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2026-07-31 15:24
Blood donation: from altruism to saving lives
TEHRAN – National Blood Donation Day is marked annually on the 9th of Mordad, the fifth Iranian calendar month, which falls on July 31, highlighting the importance of the life-saving act of blood donation.
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2026-07-29 16:20
Health ministry, WHO hold workshop to strengthen national capacity for PHC
TEHRAN – The Ministry of Health and Medical Education and the World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office in Iran have organized a capacity-building workshop to strengthen primary health care (PHC).
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2026-07-29 16:14
Iranian, Portuguese sci-tech parks explore potential to develop ties
TEHRAN – Iran’s Sharif University of Technology and Portugal’s Taguspark have explored avenues to promote scientific and technological cooperation between the two institutions.
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2026-07-29 16:06
DOE drafts legal framework for sustainable conservation of mountains
TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) in cooperation with related agencies has developed regulations for the conservation and sustainable use of mountains, an official with the DOE has said.
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2026-07-29 16:02
INSF, Tehran University of Medical Sciences to improve cancer research
TEHRAN – The Iran National Science Foundation (INSF) and the cancer institute of Tehran University of Medical Sciences have discussed ways to improve cancer-related research and lay the groundwork to develop infrastructure in this regard.
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2026-07-28 16:27
WASH FIT to help health facilities improve services
TEHRAN – Funded by the Government of the Republic of Korea, the United Nations International Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the World Health Organization (WHO) are supporting the Ministry of Health and Medical Education to strengthen water, sanitation and hygiene services in health facilities nationwide.
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2026-07-28 16:24
Third phase of Family Physician Program kicks off
TEHRAN – The third phase of the Family Physician Program and referral system kicked off on Tuesday in 19 cities, Alireza Raeisi, an official with the health ministry, has said.
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2026-07-28 16:22
DOE pursuing legal actions on US-Israeli environmental damage
TEHRAN – The Department of Environment is following up on legal actions against the US and Israel for the serious damage they caused to the country’s natural environment in recent wars.
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2026-07-28 15:47
Iranian youth attending intl. cybersecurity camp in Russia
TEHRAN – Seven young experts from Iran are participating in the third international cybersecurity camp, titled Positive Hack Camp, being held in Moscow, Russia, from July 25 to August 9.
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2026-07-27 16:10
Iranian, Russian universities discuss ways to deepen cooperation
TEHRAN – At a coordination meeting held to discuss the implementation of memoranda of understanding (MOUs) signed between the universities of Iran and Russia, the two sides underlined the need to develop ties in strategic areas, mainly artificial intelligence and maritime economy.
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2026-07-27 16:06
World Hepatitis Day highlights removing barriers to life-saving services
TEHRAN – World Hepatitis Day is observed on July 28 every year to raise awareness, take action, and combat hepatitis worldwide.
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2026-07-27 16:04
Iranian professor wins prestigious Abacus Medal
TEHRAN – Shayan Oveis Gharan, a professor in the Paul Allen School of Computer Science and Engineering at University of Washington, has won the International Mathematical Union's prestigious Abacus Medal.
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2026-07-27 15:48
Over 2 million people registered so far to attend Arbaeen pilgrimage
TEHRAN – More than two million individuals have so far been registered on ‘Samah’, an online platform developed to organize pilgrims for the Arbaeen pilgrimage, Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni has said.
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2026-07-26 16:42
Iran discusses ways to deepen health ties with India, Indonesia
TEHRAN – Ali Jafarian, a senior advisor to the health minister, in separate meetings with Anupriya Patel, India’s Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, and Budi Gunadi Sadikin, Indonesia’s Health Minister, has explored avenues to enhance cooperation in the health sector.
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2026-07-26 16:04
DOE outlines measures to save, restore mangrove forests
TEHRAN – Over the past years, the Department of Environment (DOE) has undertaken extensive measures to protect, monitor, restore, and develop mangrove forests.
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2026-07-26 15:41
Iran shakes with 128 earthquakes in a week
TEHRAN – A total of 128 earthquakes have been recorded across the country in a week from July 18 to 24, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.
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2026-07-26 15:37
Iran proposes UNESCO developing intl. framework to safeguard scientists
TEHRAN – Minister of Science, Research and Technology Hossein Simaei-Sarraf has delivered a lecture at the 2026 global conference on the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development, proposing that UNESCO member states establish an international framework to protect scientists, universities, and research institutions against military attacks.
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2026-07-25 16:30
By Akram Hosseini Shabestari
"I pulled my 11-year-old brother from the burning car, hoping he was still alive, but..."
July 17 U.S. missile strike on a bridge in southern Iran changed the lives of an entire village forever.
In the early hours of Friday, July 17, 2026, a U.S. strike on a rural bridge along the old Bandar Abbas–Khamir road changed the lives of several families forever. The bridge had long served as the old route connecting residents of nearby villages with the cities of Khamir and Bandar Abbas. For years, local people relied on it for their daily commute, and even after a new highway was built, it remained an important access road for surrounding villages.
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2026-07-25 16:09
IFRC lauds IRCS achievements, says committed to turning agreements into action
TEHRAN – Hossam Elsharkawi, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), in a letter to Pirhossein Kolivand, the head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS), has lauded the IRCS for its significant achievements, highlighting that the IFRC seeks to strengthen strategic partnership with the IRCS to turn agreements into action.
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2026-07-25 16:01
Iran reelected as president of ECO Science Foundation
TEHRAN – Iran has been reelected as the president of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Science Foundation for another term.