Economy Iran’s Steel Output Jumps 15% in January 2026, Ranks 10th Globally Iran’s steel production rose more than 15% year-on-year in January 2026, reaching 2.6 million metric tons, according to the latest report by the World Steel Association.
Defense Iran: UAE Confederate of War Against Us, Crushing Response Ahead A senior Iranian security official has told The Cradle Arabic that decision-making circles in Tehran are conducting a comprehensive assessment of multiple reports indicating that the United Arab Emirates played an active role in the start and continuation of the war on Iran.
Culture Iranian Youth Launch ‘Simorgh Call’ Campaign, Condemn U.S.-Israeli Aggression A group of elite Iranian youth and International Olympiad medalists have issued a statement under a campaign titled “Simorgh Call”, seeking to bring their message to the global public and challenge Western media narratives about the ongoing U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran.
Science Iran's Pasteur Institute Suffers Major Damage in Recent Strikes Iran's Pasteur Institute has announced that its central complex sustained significant damage during a series of strikes, the latest of which occurred on Monday, March 23. The blast wave and shrapnel caused extensive destruction to parts of the facility, with some buildings destroyed and equipment debris from damaged structures disrupting operations in other laboratories.
Parliament Qalibaf: U.S. Bases Bring Threat, Not Security Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said the current regional war has exposed U.S. military bases as sources of instability rather than protection, saying that Washington has been prioritizing Israel at the expense of its regional partners.