Environment

Fars Province Remains Global Hub for Sustainable Rainfed Fig Cultivation

Fars Province in southern Iran remains a major global center for sustainable rainfed fig cultivation. Consequently, the region produces more than 75 percent of Iran’s domestic fig varieties. Local orchards...

International Study Finds 75 Melanocrommyum Species Across Iran’s Diverse Ecosystems

A comprehensive international study has revealed that Iran hosts 75 distinct species of Melanocrommyum. This major discovery establishes...

Iran Bans Rut Tours to Protect Persian Red Deer During Breeding Season

Iran’s Department of Environment has banned rut tours across sensitive wilderness areas to protect the natural mating cycle...

Iran Records 407 Earthquakes in One Month as Seismic Activity Continues Across Several Provinces

The Institute of Geophysics at the University of Tehran recorded 407 earthquakes nationwide between July 23 and August 22. Consequently,...

Iran Revises Asiatic Cheetah Conservation Plan as Only 26 Remain

The Department of Environment has officially revised the national Asiatic cheetah conservation program in collaboration with environmental experts,...

Iranian Water Expert Kaveh Madani Receives Prestigious Stockholm Water Prize

Iranian researcher and water management specialist Kaveh Madani has officially accepted the Stockholm Water Prize in Sweden. King Carl XVI Gustaf presented the prestigious...

University of Tehran Records 90 Earthquakes Across Iran in One Week

Seismological networks at the University of Tehran recorded 90 earthquakes across the country between August 8 and August 14. The weekly monitoring report highlights...

Oil Spill Reaches Sensitive Mangrove Areas on Qeshm Island

Oil pollution has reached parts of the mangrove forests on Qeshm Island, raising concerns about environmental damage. Local authorities have started containment and cleanup...

Two Earthquakes Strike Iran’s Khuzestan Province With no Immediate Reports of Damage

Two earthquakes struck Iran's Khuzestan Province within a few hours early Saturday, prompting local authorities to monitor the situation closely. Officials have not reported...

Iran Expands Mangrove Forest Conservation Through Restoration and Climate Action

Iran has expanded its mangrove forest conservation efforts through new restoration projects, scientific research, and ecosystem monitoring. Environmental officials say these initiatives will strengthen...

Iran Records 128 Earthquakes in One Week as Kermanshah Sees Highest Seismic Activity

Iran recorded 128 earthquakes between July 18 and July 24, highlighting the country's continued exposure to frequent seismic activity. Data released by the seismological...