Lipar Wetland: pink treasure of southeastern Iran

TEHRAN – Lipar Wetland, also known as Pink Wetland, is one of the unique natural attractions of the southeastern city of Chabahar, competing with only four similar wetlands in the world.

Martian Mountains, a must-see tourist destination in southeastern Iran

TEHRAN –The “Martian Mountains”, also called the “Miniature Mountains”, situated near Chabahar in southeastern Sistan-Baluchestan province, are a breathtaking tourist attraction to behold.

Chabahar, Konarak coastlines projected for tourism development 

TEHRAN – Local authorities in close collaboration with the private sector have prepared a plan to buttress tourism infrastructure across the coastlines of Chabahar and Konarak in Sistan-Baluchestan province.

Takhti Cup relocates from Chabahar to Tehran

TEHRAN – The 41st edition of Takhti Cup has been moved from Chabahar, located in Sistan-Baluchestan Province, to Iran capital Tehran.

India stresses fulfilling commitments for developing Chabahar

TEHRAN - Indian Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Mansukh Mandaviya has emphasized his country’s determination for fulfilling its commitments for the development of Iran’s southeastern Chabahar Port, IRNA reported.

Sea trips in Iran grow over Noruz holidays

TEHRAN – Maritime trips ramped up over the recent Iranian New Year (Noruz) holidays as some 1.4 million maritime excursions were made over the two-week period.

Chabahar to host Takhti Cup

TEHRAN – Chabahar, located in Sistan-Baluchestan Province, has been chosen to host the 41st edition of Takhti Cup.

90% of Chabahar coral reefs are dying: official

TEHRAN – Up to 90 percent of coral reefs in Chabahar waters along the Sea of Oman have been bleached and are dying, an official with the Department of Environment has said.

India to accelerate equipping operations in Chabahar port

TEHRAN – Director-general of political office of India’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said his ministry has received the Iranian Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO)’s request for accelerating the importing and installation of equipment for the Chabahar port and India is seriously pursuing the matter.

Take a trip to the unknown, to rugged shores of Makran

TEHRAN - Makran coasts are all about its rugged rock formations, dramatic dunes, and relentless waves crashing upon jagged boulders, which are perfect in winter.

Chabahar Free Zone laying ground to attract investors

TEHRAN- The managing director of Chabahar Free Zone Organization said that through implementation of development programs, this organization is preparing the ground for the attraction of investors.

Necessary bases provided for Afghan investors in Chabahar: CFZO head

TEHRAN – Managing Director of Iran’s Chabahar Free Zone Organization (CFZO) said necessary bases are provided for the successful Afghan businessmen for investment in Chabahar port.

Sistan-Baluchestan is a collection of tourist attractions: governor general

TEHRAN – The governor general of Sistan-Baluchestan province has said that the southeastern province is a collection of unique historical, natural, and tourist attractions, however, its tourism industry has not been developed due to “neglects and historical backwardness”.

Chabahar airport project a ‘major stimulus’ to attract tourists, investors

TEHRAN - Chabahar Free Trade–Industrial Zone Organization is planning to build an international airport which would be a major stimulus to attract both tourists and investors to the region in the southeastern Sistan-Baluchestan province.

Iran, Afghanistan discuss ways to complete Khaf-Herat railway

TEHRAN- Iranian and Afghan officials investigated the ways to complete Khaf-Herat railway on Friday.

Iranian consortium for incoming tours to visit Chabahar

TEHRAN – Members of the Iranian consortium for incoming tours have been invited to pay a visit to Chabahar with the aim of getting acquainted with the southeastern region’s attractions.

“Ring of fire” solar eclipse observed in Iran

The first solar eclipse in 2020, commonly referred to as a "ring of fire," was seen on the first day of summer (June 21) in parts of Iran.

PMO, CFZO ink MOU to implement free zone regulations in Chabahar

TEHRAN – Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Chabahar Free Zone Organization (CFZO) to implement the laws and regulations of free zones in the two ports of Shahid Kalantari and Shahid Beheshti in Chabahar.

Funeral procession held for Navy sailors

TEHRAN - A funeral procession was held for 19 Iranian Navy personnel in the southwestern port city of Chabahar on Tuesday.

Sistan-Baluchestan: A must-see destination in southeast Iran  

TEHRAN – UNESCO sites both historical and natural, varied landscape, cozy guesthouses, rugged sea coasts, mouth-watering local dishes, reasonable prices, and above all, hospitable and welcoming people well contribute to make the lesser-known Sistan-Baluchestan a must-visit destination for any traveler to Iran.

Italian tourism group visiting Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan

TEHRAN - A group of seventeen Italian sightseers have commenced an excursion across the southeastern Sistan-Baluchestan province, which is amongst Iran’s lesser-known destinations.

Majlis votes to attach 2 southeastern ports to Chabahar Free Zone

TEHRAN- In an open session of Majlis on Sunday evening, the MPs approves the general outlines of a bill on attaching Shahid Kalantari Port and Shahid Beheshti Port to Chabahar Free Trade Zone in southeast of Iran, Tasnim news agency reported.

Chabahar to host IORA tourism ministers’ meeting

TEHRAN – Tourism ministers from the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) will come together in Iran’s port city of Chabahar in the next Iranian calendar year (March 2020-March 2021), CHTN reported on Tuesday.

Chabahar Free Zone seeks to attract more travelers

TEHRAN – Chabahar Free Zone Organization plans to develop tourism infrastructure in order to attract more travelers to the port area, which is situated in Iran’s southeastern Sistan-Baluchestan province.

Tourism festival to turn spotlight on Iran’s coastal provinces

TEHRAN – Chabahar will be hosting a major tourism festival in November. The ten-day event is intended to turn the spotlight on coastal provinces of Iran.

Half of corals survived bleaching in Chabahar Port

TEHRAN — Based on the latest field operation carried out by Chabahar Oceanography Center in southeastern Chabahar Port, half of the coals which have turned completely white survived the bleaching event, ISNA news agency reported on Tuesday. 

Chabahar to host surf festival

TEHRAN – A major surf festival will be commenced in Iran’s Chabahar on June 20, with the aim of attracting more travelers to the port city, which is located in the southeastern Sistan-Baluchestan province.

Malaria, still a challenge in Sistan-Baluchestan

TEHRAN- Malaria is still a challenge in some parts of Iran, especially in Sistan-Baluchestan Province, said Dr. Christoph Hamelmann, World Health Organization (WHO) Representative in Iran.

Zarif pushes to connect Chabahar and Gwadar in Pakistan visit

Zarif meets Imran Khan in Islamabad

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met with Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan and Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi in Islamabad on Friday.