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Mehrabad Airport Terminal 2 is a key hub for travelers in Tehran, offering essential services such as flight status updates, airline information, and facilities. Located at the end of Meraj Street, the terminal provides contact numbers for inquiries, including a flight information hotline at 199. For flight details, visit fids.airport.ir, which lists arrivals and departures. Multiple airlines operate from Terminal 2, including Iran Air and Qeshm Air. The terminal features various amenities, including dining options like Rastaak Restaurant and The Persian Café, and two parking lots. Metro access is available, with trains running from 5:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
The disability community in Iran faces severe challenges, including poverty, medical insecurity, and systemic neglect, despite a decade of legal commitments from the Iranian regime. Activists highlight that the revised Disability Rights Protection Law, introduced in 2018, remains largely unimplemented, failing to improve the lives of millions. Stipends have risen slightly but remain inadequate against rising living costs, with over 95% of disabled individuals living below the poverty line. Access to essential healthcare is deteriorating, exacerbated by inflation and government mismanagement. The regime’s promises of support have proven hollow, leaving many in dire conditions. Advocacy remains crucial for change.
On April 23, 2025, a 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck the Sea of Marmara, about 40 km from Istanbul, raising alarm over the city’s seismic vulnerability. The quake, recorded by thirty-three seismic stations, highlighted concerns due to Istanbul’s history of major earthquakes, particularly from the North Anatolian Fault. Experts estimate a 65%-70% chance of a magnitude 7 or higher quake by 2040, potentially destroying 600,000 homes and displacing millions. Despite stricter building regulations post-1999, about 40% of structures remain at risk. The city’s dense population and infrastructure vulnerabilities pose significant challenges for future seismic events.
Iranian and Polish officials emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation in science and technology during a meeting at the 22nd Science and Technology Society forum in Kyoto, Japan. Iranian Science Minister Hossein Simaei-Sarraf and Polish Minister Marcin Kulasek agreed to revitalize scientific agreements and exchange visits to enhance understanding of each country’s academic achievements. Additionally, Simaei-Sarraf urged Japan to increase scholarship opportunities for Iranian students. The discussions highlighted Iran’s innovative capabilities, with the country ranked 72nd in the UNCTAD Technology and Innovation Report 2025, showing progress in various technological fields while emphasizing the necessity for global collaboration in science and technology.
As early spring approaches, Iran’s weather forecast predicts mixed rainfall patterns and temperature changes. From March 10 to April 4, rainfall is expected to be below normal, with temperatures varying regionally. The central regions will experience below-normal temperatures, while the northwest will see above-normal warmth. The forecast indicates less than normal precipitation across most areas in the following weeks, with temperatures in the northern half rising 3 to 6 °C above normal. Despite a 19% increase in rainfall over the past year, Iran continues to face challenges from previous droughts and ongoing water shortages.
Iran’s healthcare crisis is exacerbated by economic and social challenges, prompting many medical professionals, especially GPs and specialists, to leave the field or emigrate. Mohammad Raiszadeh, head of Iran’s Medical System Organization, noted that around 30,000 GPs are inactive due to low pay, with earnings barely covering practice costs. Factors driving GPs away include insufficient income, labor market saturation, poor working conditions, and job insecurity. High emigration rates, with 4,500 medical staff leaving in the first eight months of 2024, threaten public health and care quality. Without reforms, the situation may worsen, jeopardizing healthcare in Iran.