One of Iran’s most common discourses during the past 45 years since the Islamic Revolution has been strengthening the spirit of jihad, revolution, self-sufficiency and self-reliance.

People in major Iranian cities are struggling with another bout of poor air quality as a cold wave is extending its grip over the country, trapping pollutants in the heavy air.

There is a huge potential in the country for the supply of raw materials used in the semiconductor and chips industry both for manufacturing and packaging of products.

An industry source says the fatal blast at a coal mine in Iran’s Tabas was a rare case.

Iran has made remarkable advances in science and technology through education and training, despite Western sanctions blighting almost every aspects of research during the past few decades.

Iranian capital Tehran claims the top position in the Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure category of the World Innovation Award 2024 ceremony in the Russian capital city of Moscow.

The new cabinet lineup unveiled by President Masoud Pezeshkian has ruffled feathers among his supporters who say some of the nominees signify an unceremonious departure from his election promises, but others beg to differ and believe it is “practicable”.