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The Iranian Civil Registration Organization reports that in the first nine months of the current calendar year, there were 14,090 multiple births, including 13,565 twins and 504 triplets, highlighting a growing trend in such births. Tehran led with 2,127 cases. Overall, there were 734,249 registered births, with multiple births constituting about 4%. Additionally, Iran’s aging population is growing at 3.62%, significantly outpacing the general growth rate. Projections indicate that by 2050, 32% of the population will be over 60. These trends present challenges for healthcare, social services, and economic planning in Iran.
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Iranian and Russian officials met during the UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, to enhance scientific and technological collaboration between their universities. Key representatives included Iran’s Deputy Minister of Science, Masoud Shams-Bakhsh, and Russia’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Pankin Aleksandr Anatolievitch. They discussed various fields such as emerging technologies, engineering, and health, and emphasized the importance of language exchange and cooperation between educational institutions. Additionally, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed to boost technological collaboration, with both nations expressing a commitment to strengthen ties and explore new opportunities for cooperation, impacting the broader international community.
Iran has experienced significant seismic activity recently, recording 602 earthquakes between October 23 and November 21, with the strongest measuring 4.7 in Yazd Province on November 1. Most quakes were minor, with 528 below magnitude 3. Over the past year, the country documented 6,272 earthquakes, including 150 exceeding magnitude 4. Despite only representing 2% of global earthquakes, Iran has faced over 6% of related casualties in the 20th century. This highlights the need for improved disaster preparedness and response strategies, emphasizing the importance of ongoing monitoring and public awareness to mitigate earthquake impacts.
Mohammad-Reza Baradaran Motie, a PhD student in architecture, received the ‘Future Climate Leader’ award at Oman Climate Week, held from February 24-27, which focused on sustainable solutions and climate change dialogue. The event featured over 250 speakers from 60 countries and included workshops and training on sustainability. Additionally, Iranian students excelled in various competitions, such as Hosna Salimi, who won ‘Young Researcher of the Year’ at the BRICS and SCO Young Leaders Award in Russia. Iranian teams also achieved success in robotics and science fairs, demonstrating their innovative capabilities and commitment to global challenges.
The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) is deploying 8,200 rescue workers to support pilgrims during the Arbaeen pilgrimage in Iraq, which commemorates Imam Hussein’s martyrdom on August 14. Currently, 7,000 IRCS personnel are stationed along the Najaf-Karbala route, providing medical services through four hospitals and increased voluntary stations. The IRCS has also launched a mobile app for free health consultations. The 5th International Congress on “Health in Arbaeen” in Tehran focused on healthcare for pilgrims, addressing potential diseases. Iraqi officials praised the IRCS’s contributions, emphasizing collaboration to ensure the health and safety of millions participating in the pilgrimage.