Spring Blossoms in Mountains Overlooking the Desert

Ostour, a village in the mountainous desert regions of Sirjan in Kerman Province, is adorned with spring blossoms of eye-catching beauty.  

Spring Blossoms in Mountains Overlooking the Desert

Ostour, a village in the mountainous desert regions of Sirjan in Kerman Province, is adorned with spring blossoms of eye-catching beauty.    

Iranian Zoologist Discovers Unexpected Species of Rare Intertidal Spiders

In a recent study by Iranian Alireza Zamani, Russian Yuri M. Marusik and American James W. Berry, arachnologists, a new species of intertidal spider...

Untold Stories about the Iranian Silk Road Ultra-Marathon

The Iranian Silk Road Ultra-Marathon will start on 2 May in the hottest spot on Earth. Some of the world’s fastest marathon runners will be in attendance. It will be held in Kerman Province from May 2-9 with runners from ten different countries.

Aerial Photos of Persian Gulf on Its National Day

National Persian Gulf Day is an annual observance in Iran that was first suggested in January 2004 and approved by the government in July...

A Canola Farm in Bloom

Canola, a variant of rapeseed, is one of the most important oilseeds grown in temperate regions.

Mountain Hiking in Iran is Both Attractive and Cheap: Mountaineer

“Many people are fond of Iran’s mountains, but still there are many others who don’t know how they can get there. They don’t even know that a journey to Iran’s mountains is much cheaper than many other countries.”

Saving the Earth Needs a Revolution in Environmental Protection

The Head of Department of Environment said a big revolution is needed in dealing with nature and the environment in order to save the earth and mankind.

Green Slopes of Shahvar Mount

4000-meter Shahvar Mount is the symbol of glory in Shahroud of Semnan province. Shahvar is the highest peak of north east of Iran and...

Beauty of fritillaria imperialis

Dehaghan of Isfahan province is home to beautiful red fritillaria imperialis flowers during the spring.    

Festival of Tulips in City of Karaj

Visitors ar5e seen attending the Festival of Tulips held in the city of Karaj. Tulip in the Iranian culture is among national flowers as...

Isfahan Flower Garden

Flower Garden of Isfahan offers a beautiful collection of Iran’s floral diversity.    

Soil Erosion Costs Iran $56bn Annually: Official

Soil erosion in Iran is so intense that it is costing the country $56 billion every year, says Mohammad Darvish, an official at the Department of Environment. On average, soil erosion in Iran is three times greater than other Asian countries, and it is one of the highest in the world, Darvish tells the Tehran Times in an exclusive interview.

People in Flood-Hit Khuzestan Province in Southwestern Iran

After the heavy rainfall and flood that recently hit several Iranian provinces including Khuzestan in Iran’s southwest, people in these areas are struggling to...

‘Iranian Garden’ rich in color

A garden of tulips titled ‘Iranian Garden’ located in Deh Vanak neighborhood, northern Tehran, is adorned with tulips of all kinds and colors during...

Green Film Fest to promote environment protection: Ebtekar

One of the most important environmental activities this year will be organizing and holding the Green Film Festival, says head of Iran's Department of Environment.

Oshtoran Kooh in Lorestan

Oshtoran Kuh is a massive sub-range of the Zagros mountain chain. It is located in Lorestan province, about 500km from Tehran.    

Hawksbill Turtles Come to Kish Island to Lay Eggs

The surrounding waters of Iran's Kish Island are habitats for hawksbill and Green turtle species. Hawksbill turtles come to Kish waters for egg-laying largely...

Paragliding in Kermanshah

Paragliding as a recreational and competitive adventure sport of flying paragliders is widespread all over Kermanshah province.    

Spring nature of Zanjan

 Beautiful nature of north-western city of Zanjan in the early days of spring.    

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Tulips Festival in Mashhad

 A festival of tulips flowers is underway in Park Mellat in the holy city of Mashhad, northeast of Iran.    

Iran, UN Prioritizing Environmental Co-operation

United Nations Resident Coordinator in Iran Gary Lewis said that one of the main UN and UN Development Program's priorities in 2016 and 2017 is co-operation with Iran in the field of the environment.

A Street in Tehran Covered with 30,000 Tulips

Every year, a man covers the edge of the pavement, planting tulips all along Zarafshan Street in Shahrak-e-Gharb, Tehran, as a memorial to his late mother. This year the pavement became a tourist destination with 30,000 tulips.

Recycling​ Park: The Most ​Unique Park in Tehran

The Recycling​ Park here in the Iranian capital is ​made of disposable materials. In this park, statues of animals are built using dry residues​ and waste materials.

Spring snow in Tabriz

Heavy snowfall on Monday broke down some of the trees in the streets and in various parts of the city of Tabriz, in East...

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