Lenj boats: guardians of maritime heritage in Persian GulfLenj boats: guardians of maritime heritage in Persian Gulf

Tehran – Construction of Lenj boats is an ancient indigenous craft along the northern coasts of the Persian Gulf that has historically played an important role in navigation, trade, and the livelihoods of southern Iran's people.

Skills pertaining to the construction of Lenj boats and sailing them were added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List as Iran’s

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Iran&s Central Bank introduces rial debit cards for tourists, foreign nationalsIran’s Central Bank introduces rial debit cards for tourists, foreign nationals

TEHRAN - The Central Bank of Iran has officially issued a directive to the national banking network outlining the procedures for providing Iranian rial-denominated bank cards to foreign tourists and non-resident individuals.

Under the new initiative, licensed banks and affiliated exchange offices are authorized to issue renewable, time-limited rial

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Lost quarry believed to supply Achaemenid palace in Susa discovered in western IranLost quarry believed to supply Achaemenid palace in Susa discovered in western Iran

TEHRAN - In a landmark archaeological breakthrough, Iranian researchers have discovered what is believed to be the long-lost quarry used to source the massive stones for Achaemenid-era masterpieces such as the palace of Darius the Great in the ancient city of Susa.

The site was found near the city of Abdanan in Ilam province, western Iran, and is

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Parkinson&s in Iran 40% higher than global average: expertParkinson’s in Iran 40% higher than global average: expert

TEHRAN – The incidence rate of Parkinson’s disease in Iran is 40 percent higher than the global average, according to the vice president of Iran’s Parkinson’s Association.

Parkinson's is the second most prevalent neurodegenerative disease characterized by tremors, muscle stiffness, slow movements, and trouble with balance.

Currently, there is no

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Iran defeat Thailand in 2025 SAT Futsal ChampionshipIran defeat Thailand in 2025 SAT Futsal Championship

TEHRAN – Iran’s men’s futsal team defeated Thailand 6-2 in the SAT Futsal Championship Thailand 2025 on Saturday.

Mohammadhossein Derakhshani, Hossein Sabzi, Hossein Tayebi (two goals), Mohammadhossein Bazyar, and Amirhossein Gholami scored for the Iranian team.

Iran lost to Russia 2-1 in their opening match but defeated Kuwait 5-0 in their next

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Iran ranks 72 in technology and innovation: UNCTADIran ranks 72 in technology and innovation: UNCTAD

TEHRAN -According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Technology and Innovation Report 2025, Iran is ranked among upper middle-income countries, ranking 72 among 166 countries.

The country’s ranking has improved by one position compared to 2022. 

UNCTAD has categorized 17 types of technologies as frontier technologies

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