Deserts Should Be Protected as Much as Oilfields: MP

An Iranian Parliament Member says desert is also part of the country’s natural resources and needs as much protection as oil and gas resources.

License Plates for Camels in Southern Iran!

Based on a new law in southern Iran, camel owners are obliged to install registration plates on their animals so that they can be identified in case of being involved in car accidents.

Iran`s Ganjnameh Waterfall Freezes

These days, people in many cities of Iran are living in sub-zero temperature. The severe cold has frozen many fountains and waterfalls across the country, including the one in Hamadan, one of the coldest cities of Iran.

Autumn Snow Covers Sari Mountains in Northern Iran

The autumn snow in the mountainous regions of Sari, the capital of Mazandaran province in northern Iran, has created outstanding views.

Young Cleric Saves Animals’ Lives

A young Iranian cleric, who once became famous for donating his kidney to a kid, is also member of an animal protection group who feeds and rescues stray animals.

Firefighters Save a Cat Trapped under 20 Tons of Steel (+Video)

A poor cat trapped under tons of girders was saved by Iranian firefighters in the northeastern city of Mashhad.

Autumn in Different Parts of Iran

Various Iranian news outlets have published photos of Iran’s beautiful nature in autumn. Here are photos of seven different regions collected from three sources.

Arctic Ocean May Be Ice-Free by 2045

As governments convene in Morocco for this year's meeting of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the impact of a changing climate continues to be felt several thousand miles to the north.

Beauty of Autumn in Iran’s Qazvin Province

Located in northwest of Iran, Qazvin Province is home to beautiful forests and picturesque gardens. Qazvin’s trees are worth seeing in autumn.

Iranian Cheetah Is Not Alone!

The tragic extinction of various species is not limited to Iran and the Iranian (Asiatic) cheetah. There are many animals out there in the nature that are endangered as studies of Zoological Society of London (ZSL) show that animals' population could drop to 67% by 2020. 

Healing Substance Discovered in Remote Cave

A cave has been discovered in Iran with a substance oozing out of its cracks and fractures. The substance is called Mummia and is said to have a lot of health benefits.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Autumn in Arasbaran Forest

The beautiful forests of Arasbaran in northwestern Iran attracts the eyes of tourists visiting East Azarbaijan Province.

Early Human Shows Signs of Right-Handedness

A new research says the cut marks on teeth suggest human evolution developed handedness 1.8 million years ago.

Iran’s Coastal Waters New Home to Rarely Seen Venomous Sea Snake

Günther's sea snake, a rarely seen venomous sea snake with distribution thought to stretch from the Malay Peninsula to Pakistan, has now been recorded from Iranian coastal waters off the western Gulf of Oman.

Basaltic Prisms in Northwestern Iran

The high-standing basaltic prisms in Maku, northwest of Iran along the borders with Turkey, emulate the best of its sort in the world. Prisms...

Golestan Wildlife in Northeastern Iran

Golestan National Park is one of the best, largest, and oldest national parks in Iran, accommodating many species of plants and animals. Here are Mehr’s...

Maranjab Desert in Central Iran

Maranjab Desert is located in Aran and Bidgol, Isfahan province, and is one of the most beautiful desert areas of Iran. High dunes are among the attractions of the region.

Mount Sabalan in Northwestern Iran

Located in the extreme northwest of Iran, Sabalan is the country's third highest peak after Damavand and Alam-Kuh. It is also higher than Mont Blanc in the Alps.

Polrood River in Gilan Province

Polrood, a river with an approximate length of 51km, flows near the city of Kalachay in east of Gilan Province in northern Iran, and...

Eram Garden, an Image of Paradise

The idyllic Eram Garden (Bagh-e Eram) in Iran's southern city of Shiraz is a striking location for visitors with a variety of plants as well as a historic mansion.

Iran Unveils 7m-Year-Old Fossils Excavated in Lorestan

A number of fossils dating back to 7 million years ago were unveiled on Wednesday, September 7, in Iran’s Department of Environment (DoE).

Iranian Cheetahs’ Population Declining Rapidly: ICS

The head of the Iranian Cheetah Society (ICS), a Tehran-based NGO, said the population of Iranian cheetahs, also known as Asiatic cheetahs, is undergoing a rapid decline despite all measures taken to save the endangered species.

Damavand: Highest Peek in Middle East, Highest Volcano in Asia

Mount Damavand, a potentially active volcano, is the highest peak in Iran and the Middle East as well as the highest volcano in Asia.

National Purebred Horse Festival Held in Iran’s Meybod

The three-day National Purebred Horse Festival was kicked off in the Iranian central city of Meybod, Yazd province, on Wednesday, August 24.

Hoz-e Soltan Salt Lake in Central Iran

Hoz-e Soltan Salt Lake is located 40km north of central Iranian city of Qom, 85km south of Tehran. The Lake, which is also known as Saveh-Qom Lake and Shahi Lake, has an area of 240 square kilometres, and is bound by Alborz Mountain Chain in the north.

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