Fars Province
The latest news and views about Iran’s Fars province
Iranian Judiciary indicts 5 suspects in connection with recent Shiraz terrorist attack
The head of the justice department of Iran’s Fars Province says five suspects have been indicted in connection with the deadly shooting in the Shah Cheragh Shrine in the provincial capital city of Shiraz.
Iran arrests plotters of botched bombing in Shiraz
Iran’s Intelligence Ministry says it has arrested all people involved in a botched bombing plot in the southern city of Shiraz.
Governor declares day of mourning in Iran’s Fars province over deadly flooding
The governor of Iran’s Fars Province has declared Sunday a day of mourning in the southern region due to the death of a number of people in a flood there.
Nearly two dozen die as heavy rains, flash floods hit Iran’s Fars Province
At least 20 people have lost their lives as flash floods triggered by heavy downpours are wreaking havoc in Iran’s southwestern province of Fars.
Iran: Negligence by truck driver blamed for gas leak in Fars Province incident
The director general of the Crisis Control Department in Iran’s Fars Province has blamed Negligence by a truck driver for the gas leak that injured dozens of people in a factory in the province.
Scores injured after inhaling toxic gases released in blast in southern Iran
An explosion has released toxic gases at a sodium carbonate factory in southetn Iran, poisoning 112 people. The incident happened in Fars Province.
Iran’s Fars Province Hit by 5.7-Magnitude Earthquake
An earthquake measuring 5.7 on the Richter scale has struck Iran’s southern province of Fars on Sunday afternoon.
Man-Made Cave Created by Love in Southern Iran
Love has been the driving force behind the formation of a man-made cave in Jahrom, southern Iran.
Gate of Cyrus the Great Discovered Near Persepolis in Southern Iran
The ancient Gate of Cyrus the Great has been discovered near Persepolis, the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire (c. 550–330 BCE), in southern Iran.
Grand Mosque of Neyriz: An Ancient Architectural Wonder
The Grand Mosque of Neyriz is one of Iran’s oldest mosques and, based on some historical evidence, used to be a Zoroastrian fire temple which turned into a mosque during the Islamic era.
Iran’s Cultural Heritage in Photos: Tomb of Sheikh Khalifeh
Tomb of Sheikh Khalifeh is a historical building in southern Iran, registered as a national heritage site.
Human Face Carved in High Relief Unearthed in Persepolis
A stone carving showing a human face in bas-relief has been newly discovered at the historical site of Persepolis in southern Iran.
Iran’s Persepolis to Host Asian, World Powerlifting Championships
The World Power Sport Federation (WPSF) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Iran on holding Asian world powerlifting championships at Persepolis, a world-famous historical site in southern Iran
Iran’s Nature in Photos: Raghaz Canyon
Raghaz, the jewel of Iranian canyons, is where the water has met the rocks since thousands of year ago, creating stunning natural landscapes.
Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Tang-e Boraq
Tang-e Boraq is a village with numerous springs and waterfalls, which turn it into a magnificent tourist attraction.
Remains of Humans, Animals Found in Persepolis Ruins
Remains of over a dozen humans and animals have been unearthed in the ancient ruins of Persepolis in southern Iran.
New Sassanid Inscription Found in Iran’s Ancient Site Naqsh-e Rustam
Archeologists in Iran have reported the discovery of a new inscription dating back to the Sassanid (Sasanian) Empire in Naqsh-e Rustam, an ancient royal necropolis in southern Iran.
Persepolis World Heritage Site Blanketed with Snow
Persepolis and Pasargadae, two prominent monuments of ancient Persia, have been covered with snow during the cold winter days of Fars province, southern Iran.
Evaz Recognized as First Child-Friendly Town of Iran
An Iranian town has been designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as a safe town for children.
Azarakhsh; A Fire Temple in Heart of Mountain
Azarakhsh Fire Temple, also known as the Stone Mosque of Shiraz, is among the most magnificent fire temples in Iran.
Persepolis under Restoration by Archaeologists Without Borders
A team of international archaeologists and restorers who are affiliated with the Archaeology Without Borders foundation has commenced the second season of its activity in Iran’s UNESCO-tagged Persepolis, which was once the ceremonial capital of the mighty Achaemenid Empire.
New Gas Field Discovered in Southern Iran
Iran has discovered a new gas field, called Eram, in the southern part of Fars province.
Shiraz; A Must-See Hub of Culture, Civilization
Shiraz is globally known as the city of poets, gardens, nightingales and flowers. It is one of the key tourism sites in the Middle East, particularly thanks to its cultural heritage which is of global importance.
Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Traditional Reservoirs of Larestan
For hundreds of years, Iranian people used reservoirs in various parts of the country to store their drinking water.
Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Maharloo Lake
The seasonal lake of Maharlou, located in the southwest of Shiraz in Fars province, south of Iran, is widely popular for its red colour.