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.

Persian Official Used to Work in Ancient Japan over 1,000 Years Ago

Ancient Japan may have been far more cosmopolitan than previously thought, archaeologists said Wednesday, pointing to fresh evidence of a Persian official working in the former capital of Nara more than 1,000 years ago.

Iranian Architecture Shines in Eastern Europe

Mehr Khaneh (House of the Sun), a project in Ukraine inspired by Iranian traditional architecture and the ancient culture and religion of Mithraism, has drawn foreign media attention in an international exhibition.

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...

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