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Baluch Workers Rise Against Iran Regime’s Exploitation: Protests Erupt at Taftan Gold Mine
In Baluchistan, Iran, the Taftan gold mine symbolizes the exploitation of natural resources amid corruption and systemic injustice. On September 27, 2025, Baluch workers protested against their grim working conditions and discrimination, as profits from the mine disproportionately benefit regime-affiliated managers. Local miners describe being treated as expendable labor, while officials, including the Taftan governor, are accused of colluding with corrupt networks that deny locals meaningful employment. Environmental damage from mining operations worsens poverty and health issues in the region. Despite facing threats, the workers’ ongoing fight for justice highlights the broader struggle against oppression and the demand for equitable resource distribution.
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Iran Sets Ambitious Goal to Eliminate Hepatitis C by March 2027: Aiming for a Healthier Future
The Iranian health ministry aims to eliminate hepatitis C by March 2026, backed by strategic planning and collaboration, as announced by Deputy Health Minister Alireza Raeisi. During the World Hepatitis Day 2025 webinar, he outlined a plan to identify 60% of cases and treat 40% by the target date, aspiring for bronze, silver, and gold medals in hepatitis eradication. Key initiatives include active case finding in high-risk groups, free treatment, and public awareness campaigns. Raeisi urged global support from organizations like the WHO and UNICEF, emphasizing the urgency of addressing hepatitis B and C challenges in Iran’s health system.
Iranian Scientist Honored with UNESCO’s Prestigious Man and the Biosphere Award
Dr. Behzad Qiasi from the University of Tehran has received the UNESCO Man and the Biosphere Young Scientists Award for his project on sustainable hydrotourism in Iran’s Miankaleh Biosphere Reserve. His initiative aims to restore wetlands, support local communities, and create eco-friendly tourism solutions, while collaborating with various stakeholders. The project also focuses on empowering youth and women, offering a replicable model for other wetland areas. Additionally, Iran was recognized at the IUCN World Conservation Congress, receiving awards for biodiversity efforts and honoring rangers committed to conservation, showcasing the nation’s dedication to environmental preservation.
Meet Karkheh’s First Adorable Yellow Deer of the Year!
A Persian yellow deer was born in Karkheh National Park, Khuzestan, marking the first birth of the current Iranian year and highlighting successful wildlife conservation efforts. The population of these endangered deer has risen from five in 2019 to 15 in 2024 due to the Department of Environment’s (DOE) effective breeding strategies. Once thought extinct, four yellow deer were rediscovered and reintroduced 50 years ago. However, habitat destruction, fragmentation, and human activities continue to threaten their survival. The DOE’s ongoing initiatives aim to protect this species and maintain biodiversity in Iran, underscoring the importance of conservation efforts.
