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Fatatu Forest a hidden natural retreat in northern Iran

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Fatatu Forest, a hidden natural retreat in northern Iran​

TEHRAN - Tucked away in the rural landscape of northern Iran, Fatatu Forest is a natural attraction in Khomam county, Gilan province, offering visitors a peaceful escape among lush vegetation, wetlands, rice fields and the landscapes of the southern Caspian coast. Recognized for its ecological importance and its surviving Hyrcanian forest vegetation, the woodland holds considerable potential for nature-based tourism, although limited visitor facilities remain a challenge.

Fatatu Forest, a hidden natural retreat in northern Iran

Restoration of Isfahans Chehel Sotoun palace awaits UNESCO funding

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Restoration of Isfahan’s Chehel Sotoun palace awaits UNESCO funding​

TEHRAN - Restoration of Iran’s UNESCO-listed Chehel Sotoun palace and garden is awaiting additional funding from the government and UNESCO, as experts assess structural damage to the Safavid-era monument following a 40-day war with the US and Israeli forces, the site’s director said.

Restoration of Isfahan’s Chehel Sotoun palace awaits UNESCO funding

Spectrum Rules for Thee Not for Me

· One min read

Spectrum: Rules for Thee, Not for Me​

The United States’ naval blockade of Iran has reignited debate over the legality of coercive statecraft, raising serious concerns about national sovereignty, international law, and the consequences of allowing military power to override established legal principles.

Spectrum: Rules for Thee, Not for Me

Over 355 earthquakes hit Iran in a month

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Over 355 earthquakes hit Iran in a month​

TEHRAN – A total of 356 earthquakes have been recorded across the country in a week from September 23 to October 22, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

Over 355 earthquakes hit Iran in a month

Pakistani Mustafa Prize laureate explores nanotechnology in fight against breast cancer

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Pakistani Mustafa Prize laureate explores nanotechnology in fight against breast cancer​

TEHRAN - Nanotechnology is opening new avenues for breast cancer treatment by improving drug delivery, overcoming resistance to chemotherapy, and reducing damage to healthy cells. Pakistani medicinal chemist Muhammad Iqbal Choudhary, a 2021 Mustafa Prize laureate, is among the researchers exploring how advanced drug-delivery systems can make cancer therapies more precise and effective.

Pakistani Mustafa Prize laureate explores nanotechnology in fight against breast cancer