Government and Other Iranian Related Websites

The Supreme Leader's Office http://www.wilayah.org & http://www.leader.ir/

In 1990 Ayatullah Khamenei became the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran by choice of the Council of Experts, after the demise of Imam Khomeini.

The Presidential Office - http://www.president.ir/

The current president of Iran is Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Elected on June 12th, 2009 however this is still in dispute. Prior to becoming president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was mayor of Tehran and governor general of Iran's Ardabil Province. In the Islamic Republic of Iran, the affairs of the country must be administered on the basis of public opinion expressed by the means of elections, including the election of the President, the representatives of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, and the members of councils, or by means of referenda in matters specified in other articles of this Constitution.

The Islamic Consultative Assembly of Iran - Parliament - http://www.majlis.ir/

The Majlis of Iran also called The Iranian Parliament, is the national legislative body of Iran. The Majlis has approximately 290 representatives. The current speaker of parliament is Ali Larijani, with first deputy speaker Mohammad Reza Bahonar and second deputy speaker Mohammad Hassan Aboutorabi-Fard. The presiding board member is Mousa Qorbani.

The Judiciary Body of the Islamic Republic of Iran - http://www.iranjudiciary.org

The judicial system in Iran was first implemented and established during the Shah era. After the Islamic Revolution, the system was changed. The legal code is now based on Shi'a Islamic law.

The Guardian Council of the Islamic Republic of Iran - http://www.shora-gc.ir/

This office consists of 12 members. 6 members are Islamic Jurists appointed by the Supreme Leader. The other 6 members are jurists specialising in different areas of law and are elected by the Parliament. This selection of jurists are sourced by the Head of Judicial Power which again the Supreme Leader is ultimate decision maker on who the Head forwards as potential candidates. They are in charge of supervising elections, approving candidates to the Assembly of Experts, approving the elected presidents and approving the elected members of parliament. It is also their duty to interpret the constitution of Iran

The Assembly of Experts of the Islamic Republic of Iran - http://www.majlesekhobregan.ir/

This office consists of approximately 86 Islamic scholars who combined have the power to elect or remove the Supreme Leader and supervising his activities.

Army of the Guardians of the Islamic Revolution ( IRGC ) http://www.sepahnews.com/

The Revolutionary guards are led by Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari. Usually you can get the latest news from the IRGC from a news website called sephanews.com

Supreme National Security Council

The SNSC will determine the national defense and security policies which are put in place ensuring that they are within the framework of the policies put in place by the leader. There are manz sub comittees of the SNSC which each deal with different issues.

Ministry of Science, Research and Technology - http://www.msrt.ir
& Iranian Research Organization for Science and Technology - http://www.irost.org/

State-run universities of Iran are under the direct supervision of Iran's Ministry of Science, Research and Technology.

Linked directly to this ministry is http://www.irost.org/ . Iranian Research Organization for Science and Technology (IROST) was approved and ratified by Revolutionary Council of the Islamic Republic of Iran in 1980.The IROST is a comprehensive science policy research center directly attached to the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology. IROST as the biggest research center in Iran, is chiefly engaged in development of strategies, policies, R&D systems, management, foresight and evaluation of related Science and Technology (S&T) development and S&T for economic progress. Through these studies, IROST offers policy recommendations for decision-making in development of national S&T, development and related society as a whole.
IROST under takes commissioned research from the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology or organizations at home and abroad including involving technical cooperation with International Organizations such as:

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultured Organization (UNESCO)
World Intellectual Property Organization (IPO)
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Organization of Islamic Conference Standing Committee on Scientific & Technological Cooperation (COMSTECH)
Commission on Science & Technology for Sustainable Development in the South (COMSATS)
Third World Academy of Science (TWAS)
Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO)
International Federation for Inventors` Associations (IFIA)
Asian Pacific Center for Transfer of Technology (APCTT)
Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Co-operation ( IOR-ARC )

Ministry of Health and Medical Education - http://www.behdasht.gov.ir/

Iranians have played an important and outstanding role in organization, development and evolution of Medicine. Iranians are considered pioneers in the field of medicine. Medicine in Iran dates back to the era before Islam, and the first medical education center in Iran was founded during the Sasani era (third century AD) in Jondi Shapoor. A few years after The Islamic Revolution in 1985, a new organization named "Ministry of Health and Medical Education" was created. At present there are more than 50 faculties and universities of medical sciences active in Iran. There are more than 24000 medical students and more than 75000 general practitioners.

Ministry of Agriculture - http://www.agri-jahad.ir

Climate diversity, existence of rich resources and reserves, possibility of low-cost short-producing job creation, relative advantage in production and export of products are among the capabilities of agriculture sector.

33% of employees of total employees of the country are employed in agriculture sector, and 26% of gross domestic production, 26% of non-oil export and over 80% of foods of the country are supplied in agriculture sector.

Ministry of Education http://www.medu.ir/

The Islamic Republic is a system based on belief in sciences and arts and the most advanced results of human experience, together with the effort to advance them further. In order to attain the objectives, the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran has the duty of directing all its resources to ensure free education and physical training is available for everyone at all levels, and the facilitation and expansion of higher education. Article 30 of the constitution states that the government must provide all citizen with free education up to secondary school, and must expand free higher education to the extent required by the country for attaining self-sufficiency.

Ministry of Culture & Islamic Guidance http://www.ershad.gov.ir/

The Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance was formed after The Islamic Revolution by integration of the Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Art, Information and Tourism

Ministry of Foreign Affairs http://www.mfa.gov.ir/

The first Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran was appointed in the year 1819. Since 2005 Manouchehr Mottaki has been serving as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Islamic Republic of Iran. The ambassadors of Iran are appointed upon the recommendation of the foreign Minister and approval of the President. The foreign policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran is based upon the rejection of all forms of domination, both the exertion of it and submission to it, the preservation of the independence of the country in all respects and its territorial integrity, the defence of the rights of all Muslims, nonalignment with respect to the hegemonist superpowers, and the maintenance of mutually peaceful relations with all non-belligerent States. Any form of agreement resulting in foreign control over the natural resources, economy, army, or culture of the country, as well as other aspects of the national life, is forbidden.

Ministry of Health & Medical Education http://www.behdasht.gov.ir/

The healthcare system is owned and managed by the Ministry of Health and Medical Education. The MOHME has many health establishments and medical schools in the country. They ensure everyone receives the healthcare services that are due to them as per article 29 in the constitution which relates to welfare rights. Every Iranian citizen has the right to benefit from social security with respect to old age, disability and the right to receive other benefits relating to accidents, health services, and medical care and treatment whether that be provided byinsurance or other means.

Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs http://www.irimlsa.ir

Everyone is the owner of the fruits of his legitimate business and labor, and no one may deprive another of the opportunity of business and work under the pretext of his right to ownership. The economy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, with its objectives of achieving the economic independence of the society, uprooting poverty and deprivation, and fulfilling human needs in the process of development while preserving human liberty, is based on respect for the right to choose freely an occupation; refraining from compelling anyone to engage in a particular job; and preventing the exploitation of another's labor. The first Labor Minister was appointed in 1946. In this first year the first labor laws were passed. The Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs is responsible for the rights of the working citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Ministry of Economy & Finance http://www.econo.ir/

The economy of the Islamic Republic of Iran consists of three sectors: state, cooperative, and private, and is based on systematic and sound planning. Oil and gas accounts for approximately 70% of the governments revenue and 80% of export earnings in 2008. The ministry of Economy deals with matters relating to Foreign Investment Promotion, Protection of the Economy and Taxes.

Ministry of Energy http://www.moe.org.ir/

The Ministry of Energy deal with matters relating to Water Resources, Power, New Energies and Wastewater Engineering.

Ministry of the Interior http://www.moi.gov.ir/

The Ministry of Interior of the Islamic Republic of Iran is in charge of performing, supervising and reporting elections, and policing, among other responsibilities related to the interior.

Ministry of Cooperatives http://www.icm.gov.ir/

The Iranian Co-operative movement is more than 80 years old with an impressive number of co-operatives catering to the needs of millions people through hundreds of Federal Co-operative Unions. Irans Central Chamber of Co-operatives (ICC) is the highest body of co-operatives in Iran promoting
businesses of producer co-operatives at the primary level through many provincial Chambers of Co-operatives. ICC established in the year 1996, has had an impressive track record of organizing trade exhibitions at national and international level with a dedicated team of professional and promoters. Iranian primary co-operatives cover a vast range of sectors.

Ministry of Industries & Mines http://www.mim.gov.ir

The Islamic Republic of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Mines is a non-profit making entity with juridical personality and financial independence.

To Facilitate the laying of grounds for the growth and expansion of the country's economy, exchange of ideas and expression of opinions by industrial, mineral, agricultural and commercial managers, the Islamic Republic of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Mines in was established.

Ministry of Road & Transportation http://www.mrt.ir

Jul 6,1974 the “Ministry of Roads and Transportation” was formed. It had new ambitions to have a comprehensive and coordinated policy concerning national transportation, and development, equipping, maintenance and provision of infrastructural utilities according to circumstances of social, economical and civil developments and also national defense with respect to laws and legislations.

Ministry of Commerce

Ministry of Housing & Urban Development http://www.mhud.gov.ir/

Ministry of Petroleum

The functions and responsibilities entrusted in the Ministry of Petroleum are undertaken and conducted, at present, by four main companies as listed.
http://www.nioc.ir/ - National Iranian Oil Company
http://en.niordc.ir/ - National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company
http://www.nigc.ir/ - National Iranian Gas Company
http://www.nipc.net/ - National Petrochemical Company

Ministry of Communications & Information Technology http://www.ict.gov.ir/

Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution http://www.iranculture.org/

Formulating the principles of the cultural policies of the Islamic Republic of Iran and determining country's educational, scientific, cultural and social objectives and strategies.

National Iranian Youth Information Network (BORNA) http://www.Bornanews.ir

The website Bornanews.ir is aimed at identifying Iranian youth problems needs, and demands.

The website will feature information about the government’s ratifications and decisions regarding youth as well as follow up their implementation.

The Iranian youth across the country may send their views, opinions and criticisms about different issues to the Borna’s website.

Endowment & Benevolent Affairs Organization http://www.awqaf-ir.org/

University Jihad (Crusade) http://www.iranculture.org/en/about/vabasteh/v2.php

A Revolutionary institution stemming from the cultural revolution to materialize objectives of the cultural revolution.

Technical & Professional Education Organization http://www.irantvto.com/

TVTO, affiliated to the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs of the I.R.Iran, was established in 1980 as a result of incorporating three training centers for technical and vocational trainings. TVTO is officially responsible for holding the short-time technical and vocational training in Iran. It is also in charge of the special supervisory committee for the informal technical & vocational training which was formed by 16 ministries and organization. Although a governmental organization, the TVTO provides its training services in both public and private sectors .

Scientific & Industrial Research Organization http://www.irost.com/

Iranian Research Organization for Science and Technology (IROST) was approved and ratified by Revolutionary Council of the Islamic Republic of Iran in 1980.The IROST is a comprehensive science policy research center directly attached to the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology. IROST as the biggest research center in Iran, is chiefly engaged in development of strategies, policies, R&D systems, management, foresight and evaluation of related Science and Technology (S&T) development and S&T for economic progress. Through these studies, IROST offers policy recommendations for decision-making in development of national S&T, development and related society as a whole

Tourism Organization http://www.itto.org/

This website tells you everything about Iran. You can learn about all the attractions, travel agencies, Museums, Accomodations and Museums. There is also a forum on this website. It is the official Tourist website for Iran.

Organization of Evaluating Education in the Country http://www.sanjesh.org/

Government agency controlling and regulating university entrance exams in Iran. This website is in Farsi.

Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) http://www.irib.ir/

Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting, or IRIB is one of Iran's biggest Iranian Media Organisations. IRIB has offices in many countries including France, Belgium, Malaysia, UK, the United States. It broadcasts in over 25 languages. IRIB broadcasts 8 national television channels, 4 international news television channels, three satellite television channels for international viewers, and 29 provincial television channel all around Iran. The IRIB provides twelve major radio stations as well, and an international service.

Islamic Republic of Iran's Police Force http://www.police.ir/

There is said to be over 60,000 police personnel in Iran who are managed by the Ministry of Interior and Justice. The Police-110 unit specializes in rapid-response activities in urban areas. The Marine police are said to have over 90 inshore patrol and over 40 harbor boats. The police force also includes women officers.

Institute for Interreligious Dialogue is an organization http://iid.org.ir/

The Institute for Interreligious Dialogue is an organization with the aim to promote dialogs among cultures and civilizations. The academic board of the institute is composed of renowned scholars of Zoroastrianism, Christianity, Islam and Judaism as well as several prominent experts on philosophy of religion, mysticism and Comparative religion. The institutes's library of religions has a collection of more than 4000 titles of professional books of religions in different languages.

Civil Aviation Organization Of Iran http://www.cao.ir/

This website will give you information on airports, airlines, the travel industry, aviation news and flight timetables.

Hajj & Pilgrimage Organization http://www.hajj.ir/

This website is in English, Farsi, Azari, Turkish, Indonesian, French and Arabic. You can learn about Hajj in the Quran, Hajj Rituals, Hajj in the words of different Scholars, you can learn about the Hajj Library, Sacred places, you can also learn about the practical laws of Islam. You can also get all the latest news relating to the Hajj.

Iran Department of the Environment http://www.irandoe.org/

In the Islamic Republic, it is considered a public duty to protect the environment where the present and future generations are to have a thriving social life. Thus, any form of activities, whether economic or otherwise, that causes pollution of or irreparable damage to the environment is prohibited.

Iranian Space Agency - http://www.isa.ir/

This is the Iranian Governments Space Agency.

Organization of Management & Planning http://www.spac.ir/

Enjoying a modern and comprehensive structure, Management and Planning Organization is responsible for various functions in the framework of laws and regulations. Planning, Budgeting, Monitoring and Evaluating, Technical Affairs, Informatics, Employment Affairs, Procedures and Organizational Affairs.

Ministry of Energy for Iran http://www.iranenergy.org/

This website will tell you about every aspect of Iran's Energy. You can learn about Energy Planning, Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, Energy Information, you can learn about Irans National Energy Committee and Iran's ( CDM) Clean Development Mechanisms Committee

Physical Training Organization http://www.sport.ir/

In Iran as per the constitution all physical training is free.

Iranian Blood Transfusion Organization http://www.ibto.ir/

The Iranian Blood transfusion Organization was established in 1974 for the purpose of supply and distribution of blood and Safe blood products and carry out research and application activities in the field of blood transfusion. Three of the blood stations in Shiraz, Mashad and Ahvaz had been active up to 1978, and now, there are more than 200 blood transfusion stations in 28 provinces of country to offer blood services throughout the country. They publish a quarterly journal called Blood (Khoon). This journal is the rsult of a collaboration with the Scientific Association of Blood Transfusion and many different scientific associations including Anesthesiology and Emergency Care, Paediatric Haematology-Oncology, Haematology-Oncology, Virology, Iranian Pathologists, Iranian Society of Surgeons, and Bone Marrow Transplantation Research Center. The objectives of this scientific quarterly journal are to promote and disseminate investigations pertinent to the domains of blood donors recruitment and training , screening methods, the appropriate use of blood and blood components, and modern technologies in the field of transfusion sciences and transfusion medicine, all aiming at promoting blood safety. This journal is already indexed for IMEMR

Industrial Development and Renovation Organization http://www.idro.org/

Industrial Development and Renovation Organization of Iran (IDRO) was established in 1967 to develop the industry sector and to accelerate the industrialization process of the country.

In recent years and in accordance with the country’s privatization policy, IDRO has made great efforts to privatize its affiliated companies. While carrying on its privatization policies and lessening its role as a holding company, IDRO intends to concentrate on its prime missions and to turn into an industrial development agency.

National Petrochemical Company http://www.nipc.net/

The National Petrochemical Company (NPC) , a subsidiary to the Iranian Petroleum Ministry,is owned by the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran . It is responsible for the development and operation of the country's petrochemical sector.Founded in 1964,NPC began its activities by operating a small fertilizer plant.Today,NPC is the second largest producer and exporter of petrochemicals in the Middle East .Over these years,it has not only expanded the range and volume of its products, but it has also taken steps in areas such as Research and Technology to achieve more self-sufficiency.

National Research Institute for Science Policy (NRISP) http://www.nrisp.ac.ir/

The National Research Institute for Science Policy (NRISP) was founded in 1980 under the auspices of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology (formerly the Ministry of Science and Higher Education). The appointments were based on the NRISP Constitution approved by the Ministry. Initially, NRISP consisted of six scientific groups, namely the Foresight group, the Popularization of Science group, the Science and Society group, the Science Policy group, the Economy of Science group and Scientometric group. These groups were headed by professors from the respective fields. The main mission of NRISP is acting as a Think Thank for the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology and preparing policy papers in Science and Technology Policy criteria for mentioned ministry in national level.

Science Academy of the Islamic Republic of Iran http://www.ias.ac.ir/

The Supreme Council of Cultural Revolution sanctioned the establishment of the Academy of Sciences of the Islamic Republic of Iran in 1987. In the following year, the Joint Commissions of the Council approved the constitution of the Academy. Finally, the Academy began its activities with the following aims and duties in 1990.

It has aims for the attainment of scientific and cultural independence, promotion of science and technology, encouragement of the spirit of research, access to the latest scientific findings and innovations through teamwork, and absorbing, encouraging and supporting eminent researchers and scholars

Medical Science Academy of the Islamic Republic of Iran http://www.ams.ac.ir/

The Academy of Medical Sciences of Iran was formally inaugurated in the winter of 1990, having received two years earlier its mandate from the High Council of Cultural Revolution and Legislature of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Its existence had been foreseen in the 1986 Charter the the Ministry of Health and Medical Education. It is one of the four academies of the Republic, of the other three being The Academy of Sciences and The Academy of Letters and Literature and the Academy of Arts.

Islamic Republic of Iran Academy of the Persian Language & Letters http://www.persianacademy.ir/

Art Academy of the Islamic Republic of Iran http://www.honar.ac.ir/

The Iranian Academy of the Arts was established in accordance whit an enactment ratified at the session No. 439, dated March 16 , 1998 of the High council of the cultural Revolution on the basis of the Article 24 of the Low of objectives and Function of the High Council of the Cultural Revolution ( Enactment No.3606 , dated November 23 , 1997 ). According to the Article 1 of the Statutes of the Academy of the Arts , The Academy was established in order to safe guard the Islamic, national heritage and art , make necessary policies , propose strategies , and goin access to the latest findings and innovations as well as promote the Islamic culture to confront the threats of the invading culture. Iranian Academy of the Arts is legally an independent institution , affiliated to the President`s office and its annual budget is stipulated within the budget of the President`s Office .

Physical Education Organization http://www.sport.ir/

Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) http://www.irna.ir/

The Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) was established in 1934 by the Foreign Ministry of Iran as the country's official national news outlet. For the next six years it operated under the Iranian Foreign Ministry working to disseminate national and international news. Pars Agency, as it was then known, published a bulletin twice a day in French and in Persian which it circulated among government officials, international news agencies in Tehran and the local press.

National Library Of The Islamic republic of Iran http://www.nli.ir/ & http://www.nlai.ir/

NLAI is an educational, research, and service institution whose statute has been ratified by the Islamic Consultative Assembly (Parliament). At the highest level, it is chaired by the President of the nation. The National Library of Iran was established in 1937. In 1979, the Tehran Book Processing Centre (TEBROC), and in 1999, the Islamic Revolution Cultural Documentation Organisation (IRCDO) were merged into the National Library. Thus, National Library and Documentation Organisation was created. Finally, in 2002 the latter was joined by the National Iranian Archives to make NLAI. Currently, the Organisation functions in two independent buildings. One is the new building of the National Library of Iran (NLI) and the other is the building of the National Archives of Iran (NAI).

Cultural Heritage News Agency - http://www.chnpress.com/

Iran’s Cultural Heritage News Agency (CHN) was inaugurated in 2002 as the only specialized and independent news agency active in the areas of culture and cultural heritage at a time when issues from this specialized domain were not taken seriously or covered extensively by the Iranian media.

International Institute of Earthquake Engineering and Seismology (IIEES) - http://www.iiees.ac.ir/

The International Institute of Earthquake Engineering and Seismology (IIEES) is a comprehensive international research institute in the field of earthquake that was established in Iran based on the 24th UNESCO General Conference Resolution DR/250 and the Iranian government approval in 1989; as an independent institute under the Iran’s Ministry of Science, Research and Technology. The main goal of IIEES is seismic risk reduction and mitigation both in Iran and the region by promoting research and education in science and technology related to seismotectonic, seismology and earthquake engineering as well as risk reduction.

United Nations Development Programme in Iran - http://www.undp.org.ir/

UNDP is the United Nations global development network, an organization advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life.

UNDP has had a representative office in Iran since 1966 and has worked closely with its major development partners the Government, local councils, civil society, academic institutions, and the private sector to promote sustainable human development in rural and urban communities. Since 1966, dozens of UNDP-funded projects in such diverse areas as governance, management, environment, health, trade, agriculture, and education have been implemented successfully.

Institute for Studies in Theoretical Physics and Mathematics (IPM) - http://www.ipm.ac.ir/

The Institute for Studies in Theoretical Physics and Mathematics (IPM) was founded in 1989 under the auspices of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology (formerly the Ministry of Science and Higher Education). Initially a Director and, upon his recommendation, a six-member Scientific Council (three mathematicians and three physicists) were appointed by the Minister in 1989. The appointments were based on the IPM Constitution approved by the Ministry. Initially, IPM consisted of two departments, namely the Department of Mathematics, and the Department of Theoretical Physics. These departments were headed by professors from the respective fields from the established universities based in Tehran. The Council, however, was composed of members from universities and higher education institutions nation-wide.

Ports And Shipping Organization - http://www.pso.ir/

This organization deal with the administration of all ports as well as dealing with commercial maritime affairs of the country.

National Library And Archives of Islamic Republic of Iran - http://www.nlai.ir/

NLAI is an educational, research, and service institution whose statute has been ratified by the Islamic Consultative Assembly (Parliament). At the highest level, it is chaired by the President of the nation. The National Library of Iran was established in 1937. In 1979, the Tehran Book Processing Centre (TEBROC), and in 1999, the Islamic Revolution Cultural Documentation Organisation (IRCDO) were merged into the National Library. Thus, National Library and Documentation Organisation was created. Finally, in 2002 the latter was joined by the National Iranian Archives to make NLAI. Currently, the Organisation functions in two independent buildings. One is the new building of the National Library of Iran (NLI) and the other is the building of the National Archives of Iran (NAI).

Social Security Organization of Iran - http://www2.tamin.org.ir/web/sso-en/home

Social Security is a public right which should be implemented for all individuals of the society by Government. Article 29 of the Constitution obliges the government to provide the conditions of utilizing the social security services for all population in the form of insurance of non-insurance system. Making use of social security benefits such as retirement, unemployment, old age, disability, loss of caretaker, helplessness, accidents and injuries, requiring insurance or non-insurance medical and health care services is a public right.

The ultimate goal of the Social Security Organization is to create a knowledgeable, oriented, competent, sustainable, trustworthy and an accountable organisation in order to preserve human dignity. They aim to contribute to the accomplishment of social justice through improvement of lives as well as the wellbeing of the insured and their families.

Geological Survey of Iran (GSI) - http://www.gsi.ir/

The Geological Survey of Iran (GSI) was established in 1962, through a special fund project of United Nations. The GSI is authorized to carry out geological and mineral investigations throughout the country, to collect results of activities performed in this respect, to establish interrelationship and coordination between such activities and to prepare, complete, and publish geological maps of Iran.

Trade Promotion Organization Of Iran - http://www.commerce.ir/

The successful experience of the world's leading countries in the economic sphere is the result of their strong focus on the export promotion and development of foreign trade. TPOs functions including; promotion, facilitation, information, and administration, provide support for the business community. The three core functions of trade policy, trade promotion, and trade facilitation will provide support to build productive capacities, upgrade industrial and agro-technologies, and expand exports and markets. In pursuit of those objectives and in view of the leading role of TPOs in preparing new policies and providing supporting facilities needed to develop a comprehensive infrastructure for the foreign trade, the Export Promotion Center of Iran (EPCI) with nearly four decades of hands-on experience in promoting the Non-Oil Export was restructured in 2004 and took up its new mandate as “Iran Trade Promotion Organization”.

Meteorological Organisation - http://www.weather.ir/

In 1956, with the financial help of the Ministry for Planning and Budget, a centre responsible for all meteorological activities came into existence. The General Office for Meteorology was established in 1958 and began its operation under authority of the Ministry of Roads and Transportation.

Organization for Investment Economic and Technical Assistance - http://www.investiniran.ir/

The OIETAI was founded in June 1975 to conduct and perform a host of activities which, before its establishment, were delegated to different government agencies. The activities mandated to the OIETAI have all an external nature with global international affairs. It ranges from investment to financing as well as from bilateral to regional and international relations.

Islamic Culture And Relations Organization - http://icro.ir/

According to its constitution the main functions of the ICRO fall under three broad categories, viz., ‘policy-making, planning, directing, controlling, arid coordinating’; “research activities”; and ‘executive affairs”

Defence Industry Organisation - http://www.diomil.ir/

Defense Industries Organization (D.I.O) is one of the main affiliated subsidiaries of Ministry of Defense and Support of Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran as a completely state-owned organization is presenting its d uties and relative missions in the field of production and supply for the meeting of requirements of the Armed Forces of I.R. of Iran and also export of products, engineering and technical services.