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Iran’s Anzali Port: A Mesmerizing City with Dazzling Attractions

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The port city of Anzali is one of Iran’s beautiful cities, boasting houses with colourful gable roofs, attractive squares, modern architecture, a pleasant climate, a dazzling sea and a pier marked by the sound of incoming and outgoing big and small vessels coupled with cries of seagulls.
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Tehran’s Moqaddam Museum: A Qajar-Era Mansion with Exquisite Tilework

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The Moqaddam Museum in the Iranian capital, Tehran, is a tiled mansion dating back to the Qajar era.
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Tea: Popular Hot Drink for Iranians

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Tea is deemed as a highly popular hot drink with the Iranians. Having it anytime can hit the spot.
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‘Iran’s World-Famous Handicrafts Ideal Advantage to Promote Tourism’

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Iran’s minister of cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts says handicrafts can be instrumental in making Iranian cities well-known across the world.
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Iran Architecture in Photos: Moghadam House and Museum

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Moghadam Museum is a historical house in Tehran which contains many priceless historical objects.
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Remains of Ancient Fortress Unearthed in Northeast Iran

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The remains of an ancient fortress dating back to the Achaemenid era have been discovered in northeastern Iran.
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Iran’s Kashan Hosting Annual Contemporary Art Event

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The 10th Persbook Annual Contemporary Art Event is being held in the Iranian city of Kashan with works by 19 artists displayed in individual and collaborative sections.
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Iran Introduces Package to Support Coronavirus-Hit Tourism Industry

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The Iranian government has introduced a new package to support the tourism businesses affected by the COVID-19 crisis, which includes deferments and bank loans.
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Yazd: City of Gourmet Traditional Foods

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The city of Yazd in central Iran is mostly known internationally for its historical buildings. Nevertheless, local foods are also a major part of the city’s tourist attractions.
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5.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes West of Tehran

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A 5.4-magnitude earthquake has hit an area located on the border of Iran’s Qazvin and Hamadan provinces, west of the capital city.
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Century-Old House in Qom Boasts Unique Architecture

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The historical Haj-Qoli-Khan house is one of the ancient homes in the central Iranian city of Qom.
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7-Year-Old Cancer Girl’s Wish Comes True in Ancient Castle of Shush

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Zeynab, a seven-year-old Iranian girl, is battling against cancer. She always wished to become a queen one day and have her own castle and treasure.
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Kahak: A Traditional Town with Mesmerizing Tourist Attractions

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The town of Kahak in Iran’s north-central Qom province boasts picturesque scenery as well as historical monuments much revered by Iranians.
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Master Farshchian: I Saw Imam Reza’s Face and Painted Him!

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Renowned Iranian artist Mahmoud Farshchian recounts how he painted his famous work of art which depicts Imam Reza, the eighth Shiite Imam.
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Gargoor: A Basket Fish Trap Made in Southern Iran

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Gargoor-weaving is one of the popular handicrafts in Bushehr province in southern Iran, as most of the people in the coastal region make ends meet by catching fish.
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Muqarnas: An Exquisite Ornamental Art in Iranian Architecture

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Muqarnas is a kind of ornamented work in Iranian architecture and has contributed to the evolution of some forms of art.
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Plane Carrying Live Sheep Makes Emergency Landing in Iran

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A Boeing-747 cargo plane carrying live sheep has made an emergency landing in Iran after experiencing technical difficulties.
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Iranian Kid Dies after Taking on ‘Momo Challenge’

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An Iranian child has lost his life due to taking on the so-called “Momo challenge".
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Air Polution Returns to Tehran as Winter Looms

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The citizens of Tehran should now wear their face masks not just to contain the spread of the COVID-19, but also to protect themselves against the air pollution which annually hits Tehran as the winter looms.
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Human Face Carved in High Relief Unearthed in Persepolis

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A stone carving showing a human face in bas-relief has been newly discovered at the historical site of Persepolis in southern Iran.
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Sistan and Baluchestan: Home to Wide Variety of Traditional Bread, Pastry

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Sistan and Baluchestan province in southeastern Iran is one of the country’s most amazing and panoramic areas, and home to a whole variety of tropical fruits and local foods.
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Iran Marks National Hafez Day

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Iranian people annually gather at the mausoleum of prominent 14th century poet Hafez on Oct. 11 to mark his national day, but this year the ceremony has been called off due to the Coronavirus outbreak.
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In Photos: Iran’s Legendary Singer Shajarian Laid to Rest

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The most prominent vocalist in Iran’s history, Mohammad Reza Shajarian, was laid to rest near the tomb of renowned national poet of seventh century, Ferdowsi, in the eastern province of Khorasan Razavi.
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Iran’s Historical Uramanat Region to Be Registered Internationally

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The Uraman or Uramanat region in western Iran is close to being registered on the UNESCO’s list of historical sites.
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Iranian Maestro Mohammad-Reza Shajarian Dies at 80

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Mohammad-Reza Shajarian, the most prominent Iranian vocalist and a master of Iran's classical music, has passed away at the age of 80 after a long battle with cancer.
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