US Blocks Humanitarian Aid to Flood-Hit People: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says no foreign citizen or Iranian national living abroad is able to send any relief aid to flood-hit people in Iran due to the US move to block all bank accounts of the Iranian Red Crescent Society.

Persian Architecture in Photos: Tiling of Golestan Palace

Golestan Palace is a magnificent structure in Tehran whose construction dates back to the Safavid era, about 440 years ago, but has been renovated for several times in the following centuries.

Aid Operations Start in Iranian City Most Affected by Flood

Aid operations are underway in the Iranian city of Pol-e Dokhtar to save the lives of thousands of people stranded in the latest round of floods in the country.

Researchers Use Silkworm Cocoon to Store Blood at High Temperatures

Storing blood samples is usually carried out with cutting-edge cooling technologies at very low temperatures. But a group of researchers have found a new way to store them for a longer time at higher temperatures by using silkworm cocoon.

Iran Armed Forces Ordered to Make Aid Operations in Flood-Hit Areas

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces has ordered all forces to conduct aid operations in most cities of west-central province of Lorestan, which has been hit hardly by fresh floods over past days.

23 Iranian Provinces Struggling with Floods

Head of the Relief and Rescue Department of the Iranian Red Crescent Society says at least 23 Iranian provinces are still struggling with floods.

Iran Congratulates Turkey on Holding Local Elections

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has hailed the local and municipality elections held in Turkey, describing them as massive and successful.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Village of Zavareh

Zavareh is a historical village located in the north of Isfahan province in central Iran near the salt desert of Ardestan.

Iran to Use Nano-Materials to Remove Sediments from Anzali Lagoon

Iran’s Department of Environment is to use nano-materials to dredge Anzali Lagoon in Gilan province, northern Iran, using a plan proposed by an Iranian knowledge-based company.

Iran Calls Arab League’s Statement on Golan ‘Insufficient’

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the Arab League’s support for Syria’s sovereignty over the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights was a positive and promising but insufficient move in the face of the excessive demands of the US president and the Zionist regime.

All State Bodies, Armed Forces Marshalled to Cope with Iran Floods

All public facilities and state bodies along with Armed Forces have been mobilized for dealing with the floods that hit and are expected to hit various parts of the country to ensure people’s safety.

Persian Architecture in Photos: Karim Ishan Mosque, School

The school and mosque of Karim Ishan located in Kalaleh County in the northern Iranian province of Golestan is a structure built during the Qajar era.

Pristine Valley of Towbiroun; Natural Cooler in Hot Season

Towbiroun valley, which lies 20 kilometres from the city of Dezful in Khuzestan province, Iran, works as a natural cooler due to its unique structure.

Iran Expresses Deep Regret over Afghanistan Flood

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has expressed deep regret over the damages and casualties caused by the recent flooding in various Afghan cities and regions.

City of Zanjan; Birthplace of Filigree Art

The city of Zanjan in north-western Iran has been registered as the national city and birthplace of filigree art, which dates back to several thousand years ago.

Two Gaza Protesters Killed by Israeli Fire

Two Palestinian protesters have been killed and over 200 others wounded by the Israeli fire, as people in the besieged Gaza enclave hold massive rallies commemorating the Land Day and the first anniversary of the Great March of Return protests.

Iran’s Sistan & Baluchestan; Home to Most Exotic Fruits

Sistan and Baluchestan province in south-eastern Iran is falsely known as “a deprived region” while it enjoys a wide range of unique attractions and natural resources, including exotic fruits.

Israeli Snipers Deliberately Maim Palestinians: Report

A report says Israeli snipers deliberately inflict crippling injuries on Palestinian protesters, especially to their lower limbs, in a bid to create a generation on crutches in the besieged Gaza Strip.

Trump’s Moves in Support of Israel Show Need for Resistance: Iran

Iran says the recent moves by US President Donald Trump in violation of the rights of Palestinian and Syrian nations further highlight the need for resistance against the Israeli regime.

Trump’s Golan Move Aimed at Covering Up Israel Crimes: Iran

A senior advisor to Iran’s Leader says US President Donald Trump’s recognition of “Israeli sovereignty” over the Golan Heights is aimed at covering up Tel Aviv’s crimes.

Dehdashti Mansion; Historical Residential Tower in Southern Iran

Dehdashti Mansion, also known as the Oil House, is said to be one of the first residential towers of Iran located in the centre of the southern city of Bushehr.

Syria Says US Can Give Israel Two of Its Own States

Syrian envoy to the United Nations Bashar al-Jaafari has suggested that the United States offer Israel two of its own states – which Washington actually had jurisdiction over – rather than the occupied Golan Heights.

Meat & Bean: A Nutritious, Yummy Iranian Food

Meat & Bean, a delicious dish made with meat, beans, rice and dill, is one of the main and traditional foods of the city of Kashan in the central Iranian province of Isfahan.

Pakistan Frees 22 Detained Iranian Sailors

The third group of Iranian sailors, detained and kept in jail by Pakistani coast guards several months ago over unintentional entry into the country’s territorial waters, have been released.

Bakhtiari Tribe Still Faithful to Traditional Wedding Rituals

One of the most beautiful customs of the Bakhtiari people of Iran is their wedding ceremonies, which are held in the open air and in the heart of nature.

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