The year 2010 was a turning point for science, technology and innovation (STI) policy in Iran. Up until this point, the emphasis had been on developing higher education and increasing the number of academic publications (1990–2000), followed by support for emerging technologies, (2000–2010). The main result of this first generation of STI policies was greater academic productivity in emerging technologies, in particular, coupled with the creation of the first science and technology parks.

The Cultural Centre of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Zimbabwe joined women advocacy and representative organizations in calling for the total eradication of gender-based violence in the world.

The Iranian National Taekwondo Team have won the World Cup’s final battle in South Korea against Australia, becoming the world champion.

In Iran, pottery is one of the main branches of traditional Iranian handicrafts, which has existed since the dawn of civilization and has undergone various changes and, in terms of development, innovation and decorations, it can be compared only with two countries of Greek and China.

Gahar Lake, one of the most beautiful highland lakes of Iran, is located among Oshtorankuh protected zone at the height of 2400 meters above the sea level. Gahar includes upper Gahar (the small one) and lower Gahar (the big one) lakes.

According to the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ebrahim Raeisi, the US has no business participating in any decision-making process pertaining to the Palestinians living under siege in the Gaza Strip since it is an accomplice in the crimes committed by the Israeli regime against its citizens. During a Sunday phone conversation with his Turkish counterpart, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the Iranian president said as much.

The Cultural Centre of the embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Zimbabwe and the Cinema Society of Zimbabwe have both committed themselves to strengthening cultural cooperation between Iran and Zimbabwe through the cooperating and engaging in cross cultural exchange programs that will further strengthen both countries’ commitment to fostering cultural collaborations and deepening the cultural ties between the two countries.

Thirteen Iranian universities were listed among the top universities in 2024 by QS Asia University Rankings (QS), up from 16 and 13 in 2023 and 2022, respectively.

The mausoleum of Hafez Shirazi is located in Shiraz, the cultural center of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and is surrounded by towering trees and exquisite orchards. The "national poet" of Iran is soundly asleep, receiving daily visits from hordes of his admirers from all around the world. Hafez permeates Iranians' daily lives, regardless of their age or location—he is not limited to Hafezieh, the posh neighborhood where his final resting place is located in Shiraz.