Iranian Official Apologizes to Tourists for Air Pollution

A top tourism official in Tehran formally apologized to Iranian and foreign tourists for the ongoing air pollution in the capital city.

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.

French Tourist: I Feel More Safe in Iran than in France

A French tourist who has recently visited Iran believes that the country is pretty safe and secure on the contrary to the anti-Iran propaganda of Western media.

Foreign Tourists in Iran’s Isfahan

Central Iranian city of Isfahan was selected as the cultural capital of Muslim world in 2006, and the capital of Iranian-Islamic culture and civilization in 2009. With a number of UNESCO World Heritage sites, it receives millions of Iranian and foreign tourists each year.

Sun Palace; Monument from 18th Century in Northeastern Iran

The Sun Palace is located in Kalat Naderi near the northeastern city of Mashhad, Iran.

Colourful Autumn in Tehran’s Abshar Mountain Park

It is mid-autumn, and trees in Tehran have turned yellow and orange.

Iran to Boost Foothold in US Carpet Market

Iran says it has drawn serious plans to boost exports of hand-woven carpets to the United States, adding that it is already sending about a third of its total global sales to US market.

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.

Iran Is the Paradise on Earth: Indian-Japanese Tourist Couple

Having travelled to 13 countries, a Japanese woman and an Indian man refer to Iran as the best tourist destination and the paradise of earth.

Iran to ship carpets to US ‘directly’ soon

Iran says it will start direct exports of its traditional hand-woven carpets to the United States from early 2017.

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. 

Holidays in Iran: Readers’ Travel Tips

The Guardian has recommended its readers to visit a number of Iranian hill villages, palaces and guesthouses, plus unusual events such as ancient athletics and ritual mourning.

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.

Iran to Open Tourism Office in Russia

Iran is going to open a tourism office in Moscow by March 2017 in reciprocation for the same Russian office in Tehran, an Iranian official announced.

Int’l Train Brings Foreign Tourists to Isfahan

A train carrying 48 foreign tourists from eight countries arrived in the Iranian central city of Isfahan on Tuesday night.

Iranian Instrument Attracts Japanese Music-Lover to Iran

Japanese music student, whose love for Iranian Santur made him come to Iran, wants to introduce the ‘beautiful culture of Iran’ via Santur.

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, Russia May Start Talks on Visa Free Travel Next Year: Diplomat

Iranian Ambassador to Russia Mehdi Sanaei predicted that negotiations between Tehran and Moscow about the removal of visa requirements for nationals of the two countries could start next year.

The Real Iran: Belgian Photographer’s Account of ‘Unparalleled Hospitality’ and ‘Rich Culture’ of Modern Iranians

A Belgian photographer has shared his experiences of visiting various Iranian cities and meeting with people in Iran.

Iran, Italy Start Restoration Work in Pasargadae

A team of Iranian and Italian experts have kicked off the restoration of Pasargadae in Iran’s Fars province.

Iraq Visa for Arbaeen Processions to Be Issued in 16 Iranian Provinces

An Iranian official announced that Arbaeen pilgrims can obtain the entry visa to Iraq in sixteen provinces.

Giant French Company to Build 100 Hotels in Iran

The giant French hotel operator Accor Hotels follows a special mission in Iran and plans to implement several projects around the country within the next 10 years.

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.

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