Iranian scientists produce first COVID-19 kit to detect both genes, mutants
Iranian scientists succeeded in designing and producing the new generation of coronavirus test kit which is able to simultaneously detect the genome and mutation, for the first time in West Asia. With the outbreak of the pandemic, Iran surged its production to meet the country’s need for self-protective equipment along with medical and pharmaceutical items to fight against the virus.
Foreign students in Iran to get coronavirus vaccine
Foreign students who are studying at Iranian universities will be vaccinated against the virus along with Iranian students, Afshin Akhoundzadeh, an official at the Organization of Student Affairs has said.
ICCIMA calls on govt. to extend tax payment dues
Head of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA), in a letter to President Hassan Rouhani, has called on the government to extend the tax payment due dates for legal entities to September 22.
Astana process puts forward solution to Syria issue
Any humanitarian assistance to Syria must go through the government and respect the country’s national sovereignty and territorial integrity, a top Iranian diplomat has said.
Democrats renege on JCPOA
In the latest act of reneging on the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, a senior Democrat senator has highlighted the difference between now and 2015, when the nuclear deal was reached, implying that the deal should be revisited.
Iran, Well-Wisher of Its Neighbors
The Islamic Republic of Iran since 1979 and in almost its 43 years of existence has emphasized the peace, security and respecting national security of its neighboring states and even in other countries in the world, and it has proved its policies by taking initiatives for resolving problems of countries.
High salinity of Lake Urmia reduces flamingo population
The population of flamingos in Lake Urmia National Park has decreased by 30 to 35 percent due to the lack of proper living conditions, mainly as a result of the lake’s high salinity, Omid Yousefi, head of the wildlife surveillance of West Azarbaijan’s department of environment, stated.
‘90% of cigarettes consumed in Iran are produced domestically’
Head of Iran Headquarters for Combating the Smuggling of Commodities and Foreign Currency has said 90 percent of the cigarettes consumed in the country are produced domestically, IRIB reported.
Vienna talks won’t change Iran regional policy
Iranian Ambassador to Syria Mehdi Sobhani has underlined that the Vienna talks between Iran and the West are only concerned with the nuclear issue, and will not affect Iran's consistent policy towards the region and the entire resistance axis.
U.S., E3 cry foul on JCPOA after killing it
Iran has started the production of highly advanced uranium fuel in the latest step to accelerate nuclear research aimed at improving its radiopharmaceuticals amid soaring tensions with the United States and its European allies over a U.S. refusal to rejoin a 2015 Iran nuclear deal.