Category: 1. Iran

TEHRAN—A newly discovered lichen namely as Circinaria persepolitana, has been identified in 42 spots of Takht-e Jamshid (Persepolis): from the Hall of Hundred Columns to the Palaces of Ardashir, in southern province of Fars. This lichen species…

TEHRAN—Astara’s herbal plants festival with focus on borage, known as Gol-e Gavzaban in Persian language, was held at Heyran Tourism Village in Astara border city, northwest of Gilan province on Thursday.

Numerous medicinal plants such as…

TEHRAN—Ilam province, with a civilization history of 11,000 years old, is land of endless treasures of culture and art.

Three outstanding treasures of Ilam province including Vali Castle, Darrehshahr Archaeology Museum and Agriculture Museum of…

TEHRAN – Iran’s Agriculture Minister Gholamreza Nouri Ghezeljeh, has called on member states of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) to exchange experiences and strategies to boost water resource efficiency amid growing regional…

Why it matters: 

The Caspian Sea, a critical ecological and economic resource shared by Iran, Russia, and three other nations, has faced severe threats from dropping water levels and biodiversity loss. Strengthened…

Why it matters:

This recognition from the UNHCR highlights Iran’s significant role in supporting refugees despite facing economic sanctions and challenges. 

The big picture:

Iran has been hosting a large number of…

TEHRAN – Seyed Rahmatollah Akrami, Iran’s acting Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, met with Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) President Muhammad Sulaiman Al Jasser, expressing Tehran’s commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation in…

KERMAN — The city of Kerman hosted Iran’s first-ever National Celebration of Ecolodges on May 21 (Ordibehesht 31), highlighting the country’s growing commitment to sustainable and community-based tourism.

Over 600 ecolodge managers from across…

KERMAN — The city of Kerman hosted Iran’s first-ever National Celebration of Ecolodges on May 21 (Ordibehesht 31), highlighting the country’s growing commitment to sustainable and community-based tourism.

Over 600 ecolodge managers from across…

Iranian carpet officials have raised concerns over the unauthorized reproduction of Iranian carpet designs in Afghanistan, warning that sanctions have led to a surge in counterfeiting and mislabeling of Iranian products abroad.