TEHRAN – Shina Ansari, the head of the Department of Environment (DOE), and Inger Andersen, the Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), have discussed environmental challenges in the country.

TEHRAN – Iranian Science, Research and Technology Minister, Hossein Simaei-Sarraf, and Turkish Ambassador to Tehran, Hicabi Kirlangic, have discussed avenues for enhancing scientific and educational collaborations between the two countries.

TEHRAN – Hosting the 7th meeting of BRICS working groups on research infrastructures and mega-science projects, Iran has proposed the development of joint scientific infrastructures.

TEHRAN – A total of 123 earthquakes were recorded across the country in a week from November 29 to December 5, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

TEHRAN – A delegation from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) paid a visit to a fish farm in Isfahan Province, exploring ways to enhance collaboration and improve productivity in the fisheries and aquaculture sectors.

TEHRAN – A total of 44 Iranian universities are featured on the 15th edition of the GreenMetric World University Ranking 2025, up from 40 universities in 2024.

TEHRAN – The 7th meeting of the BRICS working group on research infrastructures and mega-science projects is being held from December 8 to 10 in Tehran.

TEHRAN – A delegation of knowledge-based companies operating in the medical, pharmaceutical, laboratory, and food industries will travel to Armenia to bolster technological collaborations between the two countries and develop export markets.

TEHRAN – Iranian officials and the ambassadors of 19 African countries to Tehran have discussed ways to enhance cooperation in the fields of science, education, research, and health.

TEHRAN – A delegation of senior police officers, led by Iran's anti-narcotics police chief, Iraj Kakavand, participated in the third international conference on combating drugs, held on December 7 and 8 in Baghdad, Iraq.

TEHRAN –The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has expressed its readiness to dispatch relief teams and humanitarian aid to assist Indonesians affected by floods.

TEHRAN – Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), in cooperation with the Governorate of West Azarbaijan Province, has held a workshop on a project titled ‘Enhancing Restoration Activities in Lake Urmia through the Effective Use of Agricultural Water’, marking the official launch of the project’s second phase.

TEHRAN – Iran and Uzbekistan will support the implementation of 10 research projects following a joint call by the Iran National Science Foundation (INSF) and the Agency for Innovative Development under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

TEHRAN - MAHAK Charity Institute hosted the 2025 SIOP Asia Meet-up on December 4, 2025, at its headquarters in Tehran, bringing together leading experts, researchers, and representatives of major scientific societies for a focused discussion on the future of pediatric oncology in Iran.

TEHRAN – The ministries of health and foreign affairs, in a virtual meeting with Iranian ambassadors and attachés in Africa, have discussed ways to promote cooperation with African countries in the health sector.

TEHRAN – Since the beginning of the current water year, September 23, until December 5, a total of 4.7 mm of rainfall has been recorded in the country, indicating an 88.4-percent decline from the long-term figure of 40.2 mm, according to the Meteorological Organization.

In recent years, changes in lifestyle and the growing use of digital services have transformed the way people look at purchasing insurance. Visiting insurance offices in person, spending a significant amount of time comparing prices, and lacking transparent information about coverage were among the challenges many policyholders previously faced. In this context, online platforms have been able to simplify and make the insurance purchasing process more accessible.

TEHRAN – Top tech Iranian and Russian companies have signed five memoranda of understanding (MOUs) on artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity,  smart government, blockchain and fintech, regulators, technology parks, and post services, to promote cooperation in the information and communication technology (ICT) sector.

TEHRAN –The 15th Conference on Management of Technology and Innovation is scheduled to be held on December 10 and 11 in Tehran, with the theme ‘redefining Iran’s future based on innovation’.

TEHRAN – An Iranian delegation led by the head of the Department of Environment (DOE), Shina Ansari, will participate in seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) which is scheduled to take place from 8 to 12 December at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, on the theme ‘Advancing sustainable solutions for a resilient planet’.

TEHRAN – The World Health Organization (WHO) Health Emergency team and Tehran University of Medical Sciences have discussed ways to boost the capacities of the National Polio Laboratory (NPL) and the National Influenza Centre (NIC), two of Iran’s leading public health reference centres.

TEHRAN – The Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology has announced the finalization of an artificial intelligence (AI) action plan, which highlights the pivotal role of AI in the country’s scientific advancement.

TEHRAN – The first global assessment of mangroves by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has classified mangrove forests in the Persian Gulf as vulnerable (VU) overall.

TEHRAN – Iranian and Afghan officials have discussed ways to promote cooperation between the two countries in the pharmaceutical and medical equipment fields.

TEHRAN – Held annually on December 5, World Soil Day 2025 focuses on urban landscapes with the theme Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities.

TEHRAN – The head of the Organization of Student Affairs, Saeed Habiba, and Sudan’s Ambassador to Tehran, Abdulaziz Hassan Saleh Taha, have explored ways to enhance scientific collaborations between the two countries.

TEHRAN – Forty Iranian knowledge-based firms are participating in the Afghan Health Exhibition, being held from December 2 to 4, in Kabul.

TEHRAN – The fifth meeting of the Iran-Russia joint working group in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector will be held in Moscow from December 6 to 7.

TEHRAN –  A total of 1,621,911 Iranians donated blood in the first eight months of the current Iranian year, which started on March 21, according to an official with the Blood Transfusion Organization.

TEHRAN – Tehran will play host to the first international artificial intelligence (AI) exhibition, known as AIX Expo, which is scheduled to be held from January 12 to 15, 2026, at Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds.

TEHRAN – The national campaign to promote healthy eating habits will kick off on December 6 and will run for over two weeks.

TEHRAN –The 13th exhibition of Iranian-made laboratory equipment and materials called ‘IRAN LAB EXPO’ is scheduled to be held from December 13 to 16 at Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds.

TEHRAN – A total of 154 earthquakes were recorded across the country in a week from November 22 to 28, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) launched a smart monitoring center on Sunday to provide real-time data on various environmental parameters, thereby improving management efficiency and reducing disaster risks.

TEHRAN – The Head of the Iranian Health Insurance Organization, Mohammad-Mehdi Nasehi, and the Minister of Health and Social Protection of Tajikistan, Jamoliddin Abdullozoda, have agreed to promote cooperation between the two countries in the field of medical health insurance.