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  • Iran, Azerbaijan Sign Updated Frequency Coordination Protocol 19 Oct 2025

    Iran, Azerbaijan Sign Updated Frequency Coordination Protocol

    TEHRAN - The Director General of the Office for International Specialized Organizations at Iran’s Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) announced that Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan have signed an updated frequency coordination protocol to manage mobile network frequencies in their border regions.

Merit Is Not in the Degree 19 Oct 2025

Merit Is Not in the Degree

Excessive reliance on academic degrees as the main criterion of competence has become one of the most prominent features of the educational culture, labor market, and even the infiltration of unqualified individuals into governing structures in many Third World countries.

Iran, Azerbaijan Sign Updated Frequency Coordination Protocol 19 Oct 2025

Iran, Azerbaijan Sign Updated Frequency Coordination Protocol

TEHRAN - The Director General of the Office for International Specialized Organizations at Iran’s Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) announced that Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan have signed an updated frequency coordination protocol to manage mobile network frequencies in their border regions.

Iran, Azerbaijan Sign Updated Frequency Coordination Protocol 19 Oct 2025

Iran, Azerbaijan Sign Updated Frequency Coordination Protocol

TEHRAN - The Director General of the Office for International Specialized Organizations at Iran’s Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) announced that Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan have signed an updated frequency coordination protocol to manage mobile network frequencies in their border regions.

Nuclear Science Strengthens Iran’s Food Security 19 Oct 2025

Nuclear Science Strengthens Iran’s Food Security

TEHRAN - Minister of Agriculture, Gholamreza Nouri Qazeljeh, announced that nuclear science has become a vital tool in strengthening the nation’s food security, describing it as one of the most prominent examples of the peaceful use of indigenous scientific knowledge and technology. He emphasized that the benefits of nuclear applications extend throughout the agricultural supply chain — from farm to table.

Official Reveals Details of Iran’s Oil and Gas Exploration Projects in Ardabil, Persian Gulf Border Zone 18 Oct 2025

Official Reveals Details of Iran’s Oil and Gas Exploration Projects in Ardabil, Persian Gulf Border Zone

TEHRAN - The Director of Exploration at the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) has announced new developments in the country’s oil and gas exploration efforts, including the discovery of oil springs in Ardabil Province and the launch of seismic operations in the Persian Gulf’s border region shared with Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, and Bahrain.

ICCIMA Designs Roadmap for Digital Exports 18 Oct 2025

ICCIMA Designs Roadmap for Digital Exports

TEHRAN - The president of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (ICCIMA) announced during GITEX 2025 that Iran is developing a national roadmap for digital exports aimed at facilitating the entry of technology-based companies into international markets.

Iran Leads the World in Eliminating Physical Cash 18 Oct 2025

Iran Leads the World in Eliminating Physical Cash

TEHRAN - Iran has achieved the world’s top rank in reducing the use of physical money, with more than 98 percent of all transactions now carried out electronically, according to a senior government official. This, he said, reflects the nation’s readiness to embrace digital transformation in all aspects of economic life.

Iran Showcases Innovation at GITEX 2025 15 Oct 2025

Iran Showcases Innovation at GITEX 2025

TEHRAN - The National Pavilion of Iran has officially opened at GITEX Global 2025, featuring the active participation of Iranian technology firms and startups. Ten companies are exhibiting within the national pavilion, two others are participating independently in GITEX Global, and fifteen innovative startups are showcasing their projects at North Star Dubai, the startup-focused section of the exhibition.

Araghchi: Iran, China and Russia stress illegality of snapback 19 Oct 2025

Araghchi: Iran, China and Russia stress illegality of snapback

Araghchi wrote a message on letter by Iran, China and Russia to UN on illegal nature of snapback.

Russia urges end to UN review of Iran’s nuclear program after JCPOA expiry 18 Oct 2025

Russia urges end to UN review of Iran’s nuclear program after JCPOA expiry

Russia announced that all restrictions in UN Security Council Resolution 2231 should be lifted, enabling the Council to finalize its review of Iran's nuclear program.

Foreign Minister Araghchi in Uganda for NAM meeting 15 Oct 2025

Foreign Minister Araghchi in Uganda for NAM meeting

Iran’s top diplomat is set to attend the 19th Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement in Uganda’s capital.

Tehran condemns Trump’s ‘baseless’ anti-Iran remarks at Israeli Knesset 14 Oct 2025

Tehran condemns Trump’s ‘baseless’ anti-Iran remarks at Israeli Knesset

Foreign Ministry rejected allegations about Iran’s peaceful nuclear program and warned they could not justify joint crimes by the US and Israel.

Iran declines to attend Sharm el-Sheikh Summit, urges halt to Gaza genocide 13 Oct 2025

Iran declines to attend Sharm el-Sheikh Summit, urges halt to Gaza genocide

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Esmaeil Baghaei said that Iran will not participate in the Sharm el-Sheikh Peace Summit in Egypt, calling for a halt to the Israeli genocidal aggression in the Gaza Strip.

Araghchi: Iran supports stopping genocide in Gaza 12 Oct 2025

Araghchi: Iran supports stopping genocide in Gaza

The Foreign Minister appeared on IRIB's "Special News Talk" program on Saturday and answered a series of questions about the ongoing developments.

Egypt FM hold talks with Araghchi, Grossi, Witkoff 19 Oct 2025

Egypt FM hold talks with Araghchi, Grossi, Witkoff

Abdelatty held separate calls with his Iranian counterpart, the head of the IAEA, and a US envoy to discuss reviving nuclear negotiations and reducing regional tensions, emphasizing the need for a diplomatic solution.

Israel rejects bodies of its dead for political gain: Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor 18 Oct 2025

Israel rejects bodies of its dead for political gain: Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor

The Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Watch stated that the Israeli regime is refusing to retrieve the bodies of its dead soldiers for future political plans.

Israel conducts drone attack on southern Lebanon 15 Oct 2025

Israel conducts drone attack on southern Lebanon

News sources reported that the Israeli regime has conducted drone attack on an area in southern Lebanon.

Islamic Jihad chief hails release of Palestinian prisoners as ‘achievement of resistance’ 14 Oct 2025

Islamic Jihad chief hails release of Palestinian prisoners as ‘achievement of resistance’

Ziyad al-Nakhaleh credited the release of prisoners to the resistance's efforts and national unity.

Prisoner exchange between Hamas and Israeli regime begins 13 Oct 2025

Prisoner exchange between Hamas and Israeli regime begins

Prisoner exchange between the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) and the Israeli regime has started.

Tony Blair met Jeffrey Epstein while still prime minister: Report 12 Oct 2025

Tony Blair met Jeffrey Epstein while still prime minister: Report

A meeting between Tony Blair and Jeffrey Epstein took place in Downing Street, following lobbying by Lord Peter Mandelson.

President Pezeshkian promises scientific and technological progress 28 Jul 2025

President Pezeshkian promises scientific and technological progress

Pezeshkian announced the construction of a “Vaccine Ecosystem Technology Tower,” describing it as the beginning of a new chapter in developing the knowledge-based health system.

Hubble Telescope Captures Detailed Image of Spiral Galaxy NGC 3430 31 Jul 2024

Hubble Telescope Captures Detailed Image of Spiral Galaxy NGC 3430

The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has provided a detailed snapshot of the spiral galaxy NGC 3430, located 100 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Leo Minor.

China’s Chang’e-6 Probe Ready to Land on Moon 03 Jun 2024

China’s Chang’e-6 Probe Ready to Land on Moon

The Chinese Chang’e-6 mission, launched on May 3, is preparing to complete its most important stage.

25th Royan International Twin Congress will be held on August 2024 18 May 2024

25th Royan International Twin Congress will be held on August 2024

25th International Reproductive Medicine Congress and the 20th Stem Cell Technology Congress will be held by Royan Institute in Tehran from 28th to 30th August 2024.

13 Aug 2022

Iran determined to develop space technology

Hassan Salarieh, the head of the Iranian Space Agency, has emphasized the country’s determination to develop space technology.

Iraq to host sixth Iranian center for technology, innovation 17 Jun 2022

Iraq to host sixth Iranian center for technology, innovation

The sixth Iranian house of innovation and technology will be launched in Iraqi Kurdistan, ISNA reported on Wednesday.

Kyrgyzstan Promotes Joint Global Efforts to Address Mountain Degradation, Climate Change: Envoy 15 Dec 2024

Kyrgyzstan Promotes Joint Global Efforts to Address Mountain Degradation, Climate Change: Envoy

Marking International Mountain Day, Turdakun Sydykov, the Ambassador of Kyrgyzstan to Iran, detailed his country’s ongoing efforts to address climate change, promote sustainable mountain development, and foster international collaboration.

Iran Hails UNESCO Recognition of Mehregan Festival 08 Dec 2024

Iran Hails UNESCO Recognition of Mehregan Festival

Iran's Foreign Ministry has applauded the inclusion of Mehregan, an ancient Persian festival, on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list, emphasizing its role in fostering cultural ties in the region.

Japan Contributes ¥690 Million to Restore Lake Urmia 02 Dec 2024

Japan Contributes ¥690 Million to Restore Lake Urmia

The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) has announced a ¥690 million ($4.6 million) contribution from Japan to support sustainable wetland management and enhance climate resilience in Iran, focusing on Lake Urmia and three other critical wetlands.

Protesters in Tehran Condemn Israeli Criminal Acts in Gaza, Lebanon 25 Nov 2024

Protesters in Tehran Condemn Israeli Criminal Acts in Gaza, Lebanon

A group of Tehran residents gathered outside the United Nations office in the Iranian capital early Friday to denounce the genocide and crimes committed by Israel in Gaza and Lebanon.

US Fined Nearly $50 Billion for Sponsoring Terrorist Groups 17 Nov 2024

US Fined Nearly $50 Billion for Sponsoring Terrorist Groups

An Iranian court ruled that the US government should pay $48,860 million in compensation to families of the soldiers who have been martyred in defending the Holy Shrines against the terrorist groups.

Food Processing Plant Using Plasma Technology Opens South of Iran 17 Nov 2024

Food Processing Plant Using Plasma Technology Opens South of Iran

Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami on Saturday inaugurated a factory in the southern province of Kerman that employs plasma technology to decontaminate and process food products, mainly pistachios.

Pezeshkian: Iran is land of valor and art, embracing great destiny 18 Oct 2025

Pezeshkian: Iran is land of valor and art, embracing great destiny

President Masoud Pezeshkian said that Iran, a land of valor and art, embraces a significant destiny, reflecting national pride after the global recognition of three villages.

Shared Cultural Heritage Between Iran and China Plays a Key Role in Deepening Bilateral Relations 15 Oct 2025

Shared Cultural Heritage Between Iran and China Plays a Key Role in Deepening Bilateral Relations

TEHRAN - Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts emphasized that cultural diplomacy is a key strategy for achieving cultural, economic, and political progress among nations. He stated that the shared cultural heritage of Iran and China plays an effective role in strengthening relations between the two countries and should be regarded as a bridge connecting the hearts of both peoples.

Salehi: Iran and Turkey have good relations and common positions on various issues 13 Oct 2025

Salehi: Iran and Turkey have good relations and common positions on various issues

The Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance stated that the relations between the nations of Iran and Türkiye are old and historical, and said: "The two governments have had and continue to have good relations and common positions on various issues."

President Pezeshkian hails cultural legacy of Mowlana, Shams 30 Sep 2025

President Pezeshkian hails cultural legacy of Mowlana, Shams

President Masoud Pezeshkian highlighted the significance of the renowned Persian poets Mowlana Jalal al-Din Mohammad Balkhi and Shams al-Din Mohammad Tabrizi for their influence on Iranian culture.

Iran, Tajikistan culture ministers hold talks in St. Petersburg 15 Sep 2025

Iran, Tajikistan culture ministers hold talks in St. Petersburg

The culture ministers of Iran and Tajikistan met in St. Petersburg to expand cooperation through joint cultural initiatives.

Art and culture bring Iranians and Armenians closer: Minister 09 Sep 2025

Art and culture bring Iranians and Armenians closer: Minister

The Iranian minister says President Pezeshkian's vision to have comprehensive strategic ties between Iran and Armenia can be realized by greater cooperation between cultural ministries and the participation of civil society.

Iran Unchanged in FIFA World Ranking 19 Oct 2025

Iran Unchanged in FIFA World Ranking

Iran maintained its position at 21st to stay as Asia's second-best side in the latest FIFA World Ranking issued on Friday.

Iran, Russia’s Futsal Teams Settle for Draw 18 Oct 2025

Iran, Russia’s Futsal Teams Settle for Draw

The national men’s futsal teams of Iran and Russia drew 1-1 in a friendly match, held in Russia’s western city of Tula on Thursday.

Iranian Woman Hesami Fard Joins 8000-Meter Peak Club 15 Oct 2025

Iranian Woman Hesami Fard Joins 8000-Meter Peak Club

Afsaneh Hesami Fard of Iran joined the 8000-Meter Peak Club on Tuesday morning.

2025 Cairo: Amir Jafari Arangeh Claims Silver 14 Oct 2025

2025 Cairo: Amir Jafari Arangeh Claims Silver

Amir Jafari Arangeh of Iran claimed a silver medal at the 2025 World Para Powerlifting Championship in Cairo, Egypt on Sunday.

Iran’s Choopan Runner-Up at 2025 Mr. Olympia 13 Oct 2025

Iran’s Choopan Runner-Up at 2025 Mr. Olympia

Iran’s Hadi Choopan finished in second place at the 2025 Mr. Olympia Men’s Open Bodybuilding early Sunday.

First Vice President congratulates Iran’s national weightlifting team on championship 12 Oct 2025

First Vice President congratulates Iran’s national weightlifting team on championship

Following the victory of our country's national weightlifting team in the World Championships in Norway, the First Vice President, in a message, congratulated the Iranian nation on this powerful victory and emphasized: "The Government of National Accord is proud of you, the heroes of Iran."

Missing miners from Behabad of Yazd province found 13 Oct 2025

Missing miners from Behabad of Yazd province found

The Head of the Yazd Province Red Crescent Society announced that the missing people in the deserts surrounding the Abdoghieh mine in Bahabad city were found.

Iran, Nicaragua stress expanding urban cooperation 11 Oct 2025

Iran, Nicaragua stress expanding urban cooperation

Iran and Nicaragua agreed to enhance urban cooperation, including cultural projects like naming streets after national heroes and sharing city management expertise, between their capitals, Tehran and Managua.

Iran’s police at forefront of fight against drug trafficking: Commander 07 Oct 2025

Iran’s police at forefront of fight against drug trafficking: Commander

Rezaei said that the Islamic Republic's anti-narcotics police are at the forefront of combating opioid trafficking.

Foreign students from 101 countries are studying in Iranian universities: Official 06 Oct 2025

Foreign students from 101 countries are studying in Iranian universities: Official

The head of the Organization of Student Affairs at the Ministry of Science said that Iranian universities currently host about 60,000 international students, with plans underway to increase the number to 320,000.

Iranian universities call for global campaign to protect scientists after Israeli assassination 28 Sep 2025

Iranian universities call for global campaign to protect scientists after Israeli assassination

Iranian universities and academic centers called on the awakened conscience of the world to join a global campaign titled Protect Scientists.

Two members of MKO-linked sabotage group arrested in western Iran: Prosecutor 24 Sep 2025

Two members of MKO-linked sabotage group arrested in western Iran: Prosecutor

The prosecutor’s office in Malayer, western Iran, announced that the detainees were involved in attacks against Basij bases and a seminary.

Iran achieves peace, security through power, deterrence: Commander 18 Oct 2025

Iran achieves peace, security through power, deterrence: Commander

Senior Iranian Army Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said that lasting peace and security can only be attained through power, preparedness, and deterrence.

Iran’s Noshahr hosts International IONS 2025 Meeting 11 Oct 2025

Iran’s Noshahr hosts International IONS 2025 Meeting

The International IONS 2025 Meeting started work in Noshahr, northern Iran.

No place for extra-regional powers in Caspian Sea: Iranian commander 08 Oct 2025

No place for extra-regional powers in Caspian Sea: Iranian commander

Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says the Caspian Sea belongs only to the five countries, including Iran, Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan, and its issues will be resolved by these countries themselves.

Russian official praises Iran’s resilience against Israel 07 Oct 2025

Russian official praises Iran’s resilience against Israel

A retired Russian military official praised Iran's crushing response to the Israeli regime, labeling the recent aggression as a terrorist act.

IRGC commander: Iran to respond more rigidly to possible threats by aliens 06 Oct 2025

IRGC commander: Iran to respond more rigidly to possible threats by aliens

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Pakpour underlined that the Iranian Armed Forces are fully prepared to give resolute and rigid response to the enemies.

Police motorcade comes under terrorist attack in southeastern Iran 04 Oct 2025

Police motorcade comes under terrorist attack in southeastern Iran

A police commander of Qasr Qand in Sistan and Baluchestan province announced that shooting had been launched at a police motor patrol unit that was on its way to a citizen assistance mission.