Ahvaz

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  • Lawmaker criticizes neglect of Khuzestan’s ‘golden triangle’ of tourism 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.

  • Sarakhieh, Iran’s little Venice 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.”

  • A visitor looks at the remains of a double bull-headed capital from the Apadana Palace in Susa, displayed at the Susa Museum in southwestern Iran. (PHOTO: Saeed Fotouhi) 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.

  • CCTV journalist highlights Khuzestan’s cultural heritage 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.

  • Flights from five Iranian cities to Sharjah resume after months-long halt 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.

  • Ahvaz hosts its first coffee festival 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.

  • Israeli Hermes 900 drone 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.