Iran's Nature

Autumn colors draw visitors to Alishtar in Iran’s Lorestan

Autumn has brought a wave of color to Lorestan Province, turning the region into one of Iran’s most scenic seasonal landscapes.

Wildfire destroys nearly 10 hectares of forest in northern Iran

A senior official from Iran’s Natural Resources Protection Unit says a major wildfire in the Elit forests of Chalous, in Mazandaran Province, has destroyed close to 10 hectares of woodland this month.

A thousand shades of autumn in Sheet Village, Iran’s Tarom

Nestled in the northeastern reaches of Zanjan Province, Tarom County is one of Iran’s most unique landscapes, an area where strikingly diverse climates lie only minutes apart.

Schooling in Nomadic Tents in Iran

Nomadic schools are a form of mobile education that relocates alongside the seasonal migration of tribal communities in Iran.

Iran’s second-highest peak Alam-Kuh turns white with first autumn snow

The 4,850-meter peak of Alam-Kuh, along with the surrounding Takht-e Soleyman heights, was blanketed in white as the first snowfall of the season touched the towering mountains on the third day of autumn.

Date harvest begins in Ghazavieh, Iran’s Khuzestan province

Farmers in Ghazavieh, a village in the central district of Karun County in Iran’s southwestern Khuzestan Province, have begun harvesting dates from the area’s palm groves.

Salt crystals shine along Iran’s Kal-Shur River

The Kal-Shur River in northeastern Iranian North Khorasan province has become a seasonal hub of activity and a striking natural attraction.

Baghlegh Wooden Cemetery in northeastern Iran                     

The cemetery of Baghlegh village in Raz and Jargalan County, North Khorasan Province, northeastern Iran, is one of the most distinctive graveyards in the country.

Iran witnesses longest lunar eclipse of century

Residents across Iran observed a rare astronomical spectacle on Sunday night, as the longest total lunar eclipse of the century cast a mesmerizing glow over the country’s skies.

Longest lunar eclipse of the century to be visible across Iran on Sep. 7

Astronomy experts have announced that the longest lunar eclipse of the century, also known as the “blood moon”, will occur on the night of September 7, and will be fully visible across Iran without the need for special equipment.

Photo report: Nowruzlu Wetland protected area in Miandoab, northwestern Iran

Located 15 kilometers from Miandoab city, in northwestern Iran, the Nowruzlu Wetland protected area spans approximately 1,100 hectares.

Sabzineh agritourism farm boosts local economy in Iran’s Azadshahr

The Sabzineh agritourism farm in Azadshahr County, in Iran’s northern Golestan province, has emerged as a model of sustainable development by transforming traditional agriculture into an engaging tourism experience.

Killer of Iranian park ranger arrested in surprise operation

Iranian police have arrested a man accused of fatally shooting Hedayatollah Didban, a senior park ranger in the Khaeez Protected Area, in a surprise raid in a neighboring province. The suspect confessed to the crime and led authorities to the ranger’s stolen weapon and equipment.

Endangered hawksbill turtles return to Iran’s Bushehr shores to nest

Hawksbill sea turtles, a critically endangered species, have returned once again to the warm sandy beaches of Iran’s southern Bushehr Province to nest, according to the province's Department of Environment.

Rose harvest festival celebrates agriculture, tourism in Babol

A month-long festival celebrating the harvest of Damask rose (Gol-e Mohammadi) is underway in northern Iranian city of Babol, aiming to showcase the region’s agricultural strengths and encourage tourism development.

Seh Qaleh Desert in eastern Iran: A hidden gem for desert lovers

The untouched and captivating Seh Qaleh Desert in Iran’s South Khorasan province has emerged as a new destination for those who seek silence, starry skies, and the raw beauty of nature.

Iran’s Meymand welcomes tourists for annual rosewater festival

Each spring, the town of Meymand in Iran’s southern Fars Province, becomes a vibrant destination for tourists drawn by its famous rose fields and traditional rosewater distillation practices.

Vibrant spring tulips bloom in Tehran’s Iranian Garden

The Iranian Garden in Tehran is now adorned with colorful spring tulips, creating a stunning natural display.

Lily Meadow where wild flowers meet nature in southern Iran

Lily Meadow is one of the natural attractions of Khuzestan Province, southern Iran, and is located 35 kilometers northwest of Izeh County.

Iran’s Mazandaran sees 90% surge in migratory birds after wetland recovery

Mazandaran Province in northern Iran has experienced a remarkable 90% increase in migratory bird populations this winter, with 385,000 birds recorded in its wetlands and water reservoirs.

Sea buckthorn saplings planted in Tehran’s Pardisan Park to mark Arbor Day

On the occasion of National Tree Planting Day, a ceremony for planting Sea buckthorn saplings was held on Tuesday afternoon at the Pardisan Park in the Iranian capital, Tehran.

Azini Wetland: A unique ecological gem in Hormozgan Province, southern Iran

The Azini Wetland, also known as Khor Azini and Khor Sirik, is a remarkable ecological site located in Hormozgan Province, southern Iran.

Winter in Iran’s Golestan: Symphony of birds

In the lush nature of Iran’s northern Golestan Province, as autumn arrives and temperatures drop, thousands of migratory birds fly from the north to warmer regions.

Iranian specialist warns: Water scarcity and droughts threaten Iran’s wetlands 

An Iranian wetland ecosystem management specialist has warned about the critical state of Iran's wetlands during a conference marking World Wetlands Day.

Iran’s Miankaleh wildlife sanctuary: A haven for migratory birds

Every winter, thousands of flamingos and various migratory bird species make their way to Miankaleh Lagoon in Mazandaran province, northern Iran.

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