When’s the best time to visit Iran?

TEHRAN - Iran is a vast country with a changing environment characterized by long, hot, dry summers and short, cool winters.

757,000 liters of smuggled fuel seized in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has seized a vessel carrying 757,000 liters of smuggled fuel in the Persian Gulf.

Qatar launches office in Tehran to boost World Cup travels

TEHRAN–Qatar has launched a new office in Tehran in a bid to facilitate travel for the World Cup spectators.

Iran’s medical sector draws 125,000 travelers in H1

TEHRAN–Iran attracted more than 125,000 international patients who received medical services during the first quarter of the current Persian calendar year (started March 21).

Restorers finish work on historical core of Laft

TEHRAN—A team of restorers has finished renewing cobblestone paths in the historical core of Laft, a southernmost Iranian village in the Persian Gulf.

Basketry exhibit opens in Dashtestan

TEHRAN–Collections of basketwork have been put on show at a sales exhibition in Dashtestan, which is famed as a national hub for the ancient craft in southwest Iran.

Over 147,000 liters of smuggled gasoil seized in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN – Maritime security forces have confiscated more than 147,000 liters of smuggled gasoil in the waters around Qeshm Island in the Persian Gulf.

Ancient Siraf to reinforce physical protection

TEHRAN–Cultural heritage authorities in Siraf seek to enhance physical protection for the significant ancient port town, which is situated in Iran’s Busher province.

Dalaki caravanserai undergoes restoration for tourism

TEHRAN– A team of restorers and cultural heritage experts has commenced work to amend Dalaki caravanserai in a bid to make it a thriving tourist destination.

‘Ceasefire in Yemen actually owes a lot to the Iranian-Saudi dialogue’

Not all Arabs want to line up against Iran: Johns Hopkins University professor

TEHRAN - A professor of Johns Hopkins University says all Arab states don’t like to align against Iran as the U.S. wishes.

Ahead of Biden regional tour, Iran nuclear deal looms large: al-Monitor 

TEHRAN - U.S. President Joe Biden’s trip to West Asia next week will set the context for what will likely be the final round, or rounds, of indirect talks with Iran to agree on restarting the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). 

Iran’s Kharrazi calls for “new arrangement” in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN— In an online speech on Monday at 10th World Peace Forum held in Beijing, Kamal Kharrazi, head of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations (SCFR), discussed security and regional cooperation in the Persian Gulf.

Torpedo-tip jars discovered in ancient Iranian port

TEHRAN – Archaeologists in Siraf have recently discovered some torpedo-tip jars, which they believe were used for the export of liquids from the ancient Iranian port city.

Excavations to shed new light on Sassanid maritime in ancient Siraf

TEHRAN – Archaeologists have commenced a field survey to shed new light on the maritime heritage of the Sassanids across the ancient Siraf located on the north shore of the Persian Gulf.

Airlines get OK to launch Iran-Oman flights

TEHRAN – Iran's flag carrier Homa, known internationally as IranAir, and Karun Airlines will soon launch flights to Oman’s airports after the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) of the sultanate approved their operations on Sunday, the Times of Oman reported.

Lavar well suited for coastal tourism: official 

TEHRAN – Lavar in the southwestern Bushehr province has considerable potential to become a coastal tourism hub, the provincial tourism chief has said. 

Cultural heritage experts to discuss Persian Gulf

TEHRAN – On the occasion of the Persian Gulf National Day, several lecturers and cultural heritage experts will discuss the strategic waterway in a webinar tomorrow.  

Laft’s historical core undergoes restoration

TEHRAN – A restoration work has commenced on the historical texture of Laft, a southernmost Iranian village in the Persian Gulf.

Researchers to explore cultural links at webinar devoted to Persian Gulf

TEHRAN – A host of scholars and researchers are scheduled to exchange views on the cultural heritage of the Persian Gulf region during a webinar to be held concurrent with the Persian Gulf National Day.

Permanent handicrafts market to open in Hormuz

TEHRAN- A permanent handicrafts marketplace is under construction in Hormuz Island to assist local artisans in putting products directly on sale.

Ferries to operate Iran-Qatar route during World Cup

TEHRAN – Iran considers operating passenger ferries to and from Qatar during the 2022 FIFA World Cup to be hosted by the neighboring state in November and December.