Trump:

US designs new missile shield with space-based interceptors

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – The United States has decided on the architecture of its Golden Dome missile defense system, which includes, among other things, the deployment of interceptor missiles in space, US President Donald Trump said.

China to launch giant drone capable of releasing 100 UAVs

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – A new Chinese drone carrier that can release up to 100 smaller drones at a time could take to the skies for a test flight within days, state broadcaster CCTV has said.

Iran petchem plant to receive home-made super-heavy reactor

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – A super-heavy chemical reactor manufactured by an Iranian company is due to be supplied and installed at a petrochemical plant in southern part of the country.

Qatari official:

Use of AI in science matter a lot to Islamic countries

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – The special aide to Qatar’s Minister of Higher Education says that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in scientific areas is of paramount importance for Islamic countries.

'Muslim countries should voice immediate concern on AI'

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – Malaysia’s Minister of Higher Education, Zambry bin Abdul Kadir, has put emphasis on the development of the right content for the artificial intelligence (AI) systems. 

Ministerial Meeting of OIC-15 Dialogue Platform ends in Iran

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – The 2nd Ministerial Meeting of the OIC-15 Dialogue Platform concluded in Iran on Monday, May 19, 2025.

IRICA chief:

Iran customs ready to facilitate trade with Asia–Pacific

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – The president of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) says his administration is ready to contribute to trade facilitation, digital transformation, and data sharing initiatives across Asia-Pacific region.

Iran’s VP says Islamic countries are motivated to use AI

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – Iran's First Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref has praised the potential of the Islamic countries in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI), describing it as a driving force.

AI roadmap essential for Islamic nations: Minister

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – Iran’s Minister of Science, Research, and Technology Hossein Simaei Sarraf has stressed the need to set out a roadmap in the sphere of the artfitial intelligence (AI) to be followed by the Islamic countries.

Iran’s parts manufacturers have 700-mln market on their radar

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Iran has made great advancements in the parts manufacturing industry in recent years, where more than 1,850 parts manufacturing companies are operating at full throttle in the country.

Iran prioritizes strengthening scientific diplomacy: Minister

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Iran’s Minister of Science, Research, and Technology Hossein Simaei Sarraf says that Tehran has prioritized development of scientific diplomacy.

2nd Ministerial Meeting of OIC-15 Dialogue Platform kicks off

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – The second Ministerial Meeting of the OIC-15 Dialogue Platform started work in Tehran on Sunday.

World Health Organization looks ahead to life without US

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Hundreds of officials from the World Health Organization will join donors and diplomats in Geneva with one question dominating their thoughts — how to cope with crises from mpox to cholera without their main funder, the US.

2nd Ministerial Meeting of OIC-15 Dialogue Platform:

Latest achievements on AI put on display in Iran

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – The exhibition on artificial intelligence (AI) was unveiled on the sidelines of the 2nd Ministerial Meeting of the OIC-15 Dialogue Platform underway in Tehran on May 18, 2025.

2nd Ministerial Meeting of OIC-15 Dialogue Platform kicks off

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – The capital of the Islamic Republic of Iran is hosting the ministers and senior higher education representatives from Islamic countries under the 2nd Ministerial Meeting of the OIC-15 Dialogue Platform slated for May 18-19.

Iran eyes role as a hub of digital economy in region: min.

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – Iran’s minister of information and communications technology (ICT) says that turning Iran into a hub of connecting the “digital economy” in the region is the main objective of his ministry.

Three space bases to be launched by yearend: Iran’s ICT min.

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – Iran’s minister of information and communications technology (ICT) has said that three equipped space bases would be launched in the country by the end of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21, 2025).

China's commercial rocket sends six satellites into space

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – A commercial rocket lifted off on Saturday in northwest China, successfully sending six satellites into space.

FM Araghchi:

Maintaining nuclear infrastructure, enrichment non-negotiable

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stressed that Iran's right to maintain its nuclear infrastructure and uranium enrichment is non-negotiable.