Iran’s Historical Uramanat Region to Be Registered Internationally
The Uraman or Uramanat region in western Iran is close to being registered on the UNESCO’s list of historical sites.
Iranian Maestro Mohammad-Reza Shajarian Dies at 80
Mohammad-Reza Shajarian, the most prominent Iranian vocalist and a master of Iran's classical music, has passed away at the age of 80 after a long battle with cancer.
Iran Releases Prominent Human Rights Activist Narges Mohammadi
Narges Mohammadi, a prominent human rights activist jailed for "acting against Iran’s national security" has been released from prison after 8.5 years.
Iran’s Persepolis to Host Asian, World Powerlifting Championships
The World Power Sport Federation (WPSF) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Iran on holding Asian world powerlifting championships at Persepolis, a world-famous historical site in southern Iran
Iran’s IRGC Using RQ-170 Drones to Seed Clouds
The Aerospace Division of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says it is using a reverse-engineered version of the American unmanned aerial vehicle RQ-170 to seed clouds.
Tehran A Lively City with Dynamic Culture: Austrian Envoy
As Iran marks the National Day of Tehran, Austrian Ambassador to Iran Stefan Scholz has praised the capital city as a lively city with a dynamic culture.
Iran’s Treasury of National Jewels: Collection of Priceless Jewellery
Iran’s Treasury of National Jewels is a treasure-trove of rare, priceless jewellery and one of the world’s biggest collections of gold.
Iranian Inmates Can Now Meet Their Families Online
For the first time in Iran, a prison in the southern city of Bandar Abbas has made it possible for inmates to contact their families and loved ones online.
COVID-19 Makes Learning Even More Difficult for Exceptional Students
Schools in Iran are offering virtual learning facilities to their students amid the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, but e-learning is not quite easy for all students.
Tabriz: The City of Culinary Delights
Tabriz, the capital of the northwestern Iranian province of East Azarbaijan, has a lot to say when it comes to the food industry.
Mantelpieces Hold Secret to Beauty of Ancient Iranian Architecture
Fantastic, eye-pleasing mantels are an integral part of ancient Iranian architecture.
Skeleton of Another Parthian Woman Unearthed in Central Iran
The second skeleton of a young girl dating back to the Parthian era has been dug out in central Iran.
NASA Invites Iran to Join Online Observation of Moon
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has once again invited Iran to observe the moon online.
Iranian Girl Who Went Viral for 4-Metre Jump Eyes Olympic Games
A new Iranian female track and field star has drawn the attention of everyone by overcoming a 4-metre-high bar in the pole vault event.
40 Photos, 40 Memories: Iran-Iraq War on 40th Anniversary
The Iraqi-imposed war on Iran officially began on September 22, 1980 when the Iraqi military launched offensives against southern and western Iranian cities and conducted an airstrike on Mehrabad International Airport in the Iranian capital, Tehran.
Ancient Grave Unearthed in Iran’s Kurdistan
A historical grave dating back to the Parthian era has been dug out in archaeological excavations in western Iran.
Bandar Torkaman: A Must-See Port City in Northern Iran
Bandar Torkaman is a port city located 40 kilometres west of the city of Gorgan in northern Iranian Golestan province.
Ancient Gold Antiquities Seized in Western Iran
Hundreds of antiquities dating back to over 2,300 years ago have been confiscated from smugglers of antique items in western Iran.
Persepolis Reliefs; Symbol of Iran’s Ancient, Rich Civilization
The ruins of Persepolis, located in Iran’s Fars province, is an ancient complex which narrates the nation’s rich culture and civilization.
Rashti-Style Crochet: An Ancient Iranian Art
Rashtidoozi is a type of traditional Iranian crochet where cloth is decorated with colourful silk thread.
Disabled Iranian Child Longing to Attend Paralympic Games
A physically challenged Iranian child is working tirelessly to take part in sports competitions for the disabled, especially the Paralympic games.
Parkour Becoming All the Rage in Iran
Parkour, as a low-cost physical activity, has become very popular among young people in Iran.
Iran Marks National Day of Persian Poetry, Literature
Iranian people annually mark September 17, the demise anniversary of renowned contemporary Iranian poet Shahriar, as the National Day of Persian Poetry and Literature.
Sultana Production; A 1,000-Year-Old Career in Iranian Village
For nearly a millennium, quality sultanas (golden raisins) have been produced in an Iranian village which are unique and well-known throughout the country.
Environmentalists Rescue Flamingos Caught in Salt in Northwestern Iran
A group of Iranian environmentalists have rescued six flamingo chicks that were caught in the salt on the western shores of Lake Urmia.