Iran advances research output despite sanctions and wartime challenges
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TEHRAN - Iran's research output continued to grow in 2025 despite economic sanctions and wartime challenges, reflecting the resilience of its scientific community, the expanding capabilities of its research institutions, and the country's determination to sustain scientific progress and strengthen its position in the global research landscape.
TEHRAN - Iran's research output continued to grow in 2025 despite economic sanctions and wartime challenges, reflecting the resilience of its scientific community, the expanding capabilities of its research institutions, and the country's determination to sustain scientific progress and strengthen its position in the global research landscape.
Shahin Akhoundzadeh, deputy minister of health for research and technology, announced a 1.6-percent increase in the country’s research output in 2025 compared with the previous year, describing the growth as a positive sign of the country's scientific progress following two years of stagnation.
Speaking at a strategic consultation meeting with veteran medical research experts, Akhoundzadeh emphasized that maintaining scientific momentum under difficult circumstances requires protecting human capital, enhancing the effectiveness of research activities and strengthening the resilience of research infrastructure.
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