IRAN HEALTH MINISTRY

Mar 05 2026POLITICS

Friends of Iran Lose Their Hands

Iran has long lived on the fringes of Western politics, but it kept close ties with several nations that shared its distrust of the United States. Back in the day, Turkey and India traded goods with Iran and sometimes coordinated on security matters. China bought oil from Tehran at low prices, wh

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Mar 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

Cheap Drones, Big Costs: How Iran Keeps Shooting at the Sky

Iran has been sending a flood of inexpensive drones into the air, targeting places far from its borders. These machines are small and quiet, making them hard for even the best defense systems to spot or stop. The United States and its allies possess powerful anti‑air weapons, but each shot to bring

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Mar 03 2026CRYPTO

Cryptocurrency Boom in Iran: Miners Back Off from Bitcoin Sales

Iran’s crypto scene has seen a sharp rise in activity, with more people joining mining operations and buying digital coins. The surge comes at a time when the country’s miners are hesitating to sell their Bitcoin holdings, creating a unique market dynamic. The increase in mining is driven by both

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions: A Reality Check

Iran has a sizable amount of uranium that could, in theory, be turned into bombs. But turning that material into a functioning weapon requires far more than the raw fuel. The country’s main enrichment plants, Natanz and Fordow, were hit hard in 2025. The damage is still there and rebuilding would ta

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Life After the Leader: Iran’s New Challenge

Iran is in a strange place. A new leader must take the seat that was held by Ali Khamenei for more than thirty years. The country is still hurt by the 2026 massacre that killed thousands, and its economy is in trouble. People are angry and tired of being told that protests are foreign lies.

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Feb 28 2026POLITICS

Fear Swirls as Iran Faces New Threats

Iran’s streets filled with long lines at gas stations as residents fled city centers, seeking safety after a joint strike by the United States and Israel. Early Saturday morning, explosions shook Tehran, sending smoke clouds into the sky and rattling the start of a working week. A man in Tehran hurr

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Feb 25 2026POLITICS

Iran and U. S. Ready for New Talks in Geneva

Iran believes the upcoming meeting with the United States can lead to a positive result, according to President Masoud Pezeshkian. A delegation headed by Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi is heading to Geneva for discussions about Tehran’s nuclear program. The U. S. delegation will include envoy Ste

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Feb 24 2026HEALTH

Heatstroke Risks Among Hajj Helpers: What They Know and How to Protect

Health volunteers who support pilgrims during Hajj must understand heatstroke because the desert climate can push bodies into danger quickly. The disease happens when the body cannot cool itself, often after long walks or standing in the sun for many hours. Older pilgrims and those with chronic illn

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Feb 18 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI Watch: Who’s Monitoring Health Insurers’ Use of Technology?

Health insurers are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to streamline claims, detect fraud, and predict patient needs. But who keeps an eye on how these powerful tools are being applied? A growing number of regulators and watchdog groups are stepping up their scrutiny. The Centers for

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Feb 18 2026POLITICS

Why U. S. Health Care Is So Expensive

Health care in the United States costs almost one‑fifth of the country’s economic output, far more than other rich nations. The reasons lie in how the system is organized, funded and run, rather than in medical technology alone. Across the world there are four main ways to deliver health services.

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