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2026-01-30 16:47
Lawmaker criticizes neglect of Khuzestan’s ‘golden triangle’ of tourism
TEHRAN - A senior Iranian lawmaker on Thursday criticized what he called the neglect of Khuzestan province’s key tourism assets, saying inadequate funding has prevented development of the historical cities of Dezful, Susa and Shushtar.
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2026-01-06 17:12
By Afshin Majlesi
Sarakhieh, Iran’s little Venice
At first, it is hard to believe such a place exists in Iran. But deep inside the vast Shadegan wetland in Khuzestan province, there is a village where water is the main road and boats replace cars. This village is Sarakhieh, often called Iran’s “Little Venice.”
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2025-12-28 17:38
By Afshin Majlesi
Susa: Walking through one of the world’s oldest cities
Visiting Susa was like stepping into a living history book. From the moment I arrived in this ancient city in southwest Iran, I felt I was walking through layers of time, each step revealing traces of civilizations that shaped human history.
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2025-12-27 16:31
CCTV journalist highlights Khuzestan’s cultural heritage
TEHRAN – A Chinese journalist has said Iran’s southwestern province of Khuzestan has strong appeal for international audiences, citing its rich cultural heritage and diversity.
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2025-12-08 17:08
Flights from five Iranian cities to Sharjah resume after months-long halt
TEHRAN - An Iranian airline resumed flights to Sharjah on Monday, operating the first service since the 12-day conflict with the regime of Israel, which started on June 13.
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2025-10-02 10:21
Ahvaz hosts its first coffee festival
TEHRAN - The first coffee festival in Khuzestan province opened Tuesday evening in Ahvaz, drawing residents and visitors from across the country, provincial officials said.
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2025-06-20 00:00
Israeli drones intercepted over Ahvaz, Iran
TEHRAN - Several hostile Israeli drones that entered the airspace over Ahvaz, Khuzestan province, were intercepted by the region's defense systems.
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2025-05-11 18:21
Armenian churches in Abadan and Ahvaz seen as potential tourism attractions
TEHRAN - Armenian churches and cemeteries in the Iranian cities of Abadan and Ahvaz hold significant potential to boost cultural tourism, according to an Iranian lawmaker representing the Armenian community.
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2024-09-25 17:49
Archaeological survey begins on Ahvaz plain of Khuzestan province
TEHRAN - An archaeological survey has commenced on the Ahvaz plain in Khuzestan province, southwest Iran, focusing on a natural mount located in the Asiye-Abad region.
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2024-09-21 12:20
Iranian nation will never forget 2018 terrorist attack in Ahvaz
TEHRAN – The Iranian nation will never forget the criminal attack by the terrorist Al Ahwazieh group in September 2018 in southwest Iran during which 25 military personnel and civilians were killed and 64 others injured.
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2024-09-18 19:29
Brian Friel’s “Afterplay” on stage in Ahvaz
TEHRAN- an adaptation of Irish dramatist Brian Friel’s play “Afterplay” is currently on stage at Aftab Hall in Ahvaz, southwestern Khuzestan province.
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2024-01-13 23:01
Danish court upholds jail terms of anti-Iran terrorists
TEHRAN- Three members of a terrorist group that opposed Iran and was responsible for a deadly incident in the southwest Iranian city of Ahwaz in 2018 have had their jail terms upheld by a Danish appeals court.
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2023-12-15 15:04
Classroom in hospital for inpatient children
A hospital in the city of Ahvaz, southwestern Khuzestan province, is offering education to children who are under treatment.
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2023-11-13 16:32
Iranian nomads launch major tourism festival
TEHRAN – َOn Monday, tens of nomads from various Iranian provinces launched a major festival to highlight their cultural heritage and tourism magnetism.
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2023-11-08 17:53
Ancient DNA extracted from urn-like tombs unearthed in southwest Iran
TEHRAN – A team of experts has extracted DNA samples from the remains of ancient humans buried in urn-like clay tombs, which were unearthed accidentally earlier this year in southwest Iran.
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2023-10-27 17:20
World Heritage base dedicated to Trans-Iranian Railway launched
TEHRAN – On Thursday, a World Heritage base dedicated to the UNESCO-designated Trans-Iranian Railway was launched in Iran’s Savadkuh county of Mazandaran province.
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2023-08-14 18:21
Archaeologists start new dig at site previously yielded urn-like tombs in southwest Iran
TEHRAN—An archaeological team has resumed work on a site in which urn-like tombs were accidentally discovered last year in an oil drilling project off the river Karun, near the city of Ahvaz, southwest Iran.
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2023-07-25 19:33
Iran’s healthcare expertise attracts patients for transplants, infertility, and cosmetology
TEHRAN – The majority of foreign patients choose Iran for medical services in the areas of infertility, obstetrics, gynecology, ophthalmology, cosmetology, orthopedics, and transplantation, according to Deputy Health Minister Saeid Karimi.
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2022-12-30 19:26
White Bridge hosting flocks of migratory birds
TEHRAN – White Bridge, an arch bridge located in the southwestern city of Ahvaz, is hosting flocks of migratory birds, IRIB reported.
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2022-12-10 11:43
Ahvazis pay homage to newly-found martyrs
TEHRAN- The immaculate corpses of 111 newly-unearthed martyrs were carried by people of Ahvaz in an attempt to show tribute to those who lost their lives for defending national borders during Iraq’s war against Iran in the 1980s.