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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Qajar-era sabat being restored to former glory

TEHRAN – The Qajar-era (1789-1925) Moein al-Tojjar Sabat in Ahvaz, southwestern Khuzestan province has undergone some rehabilitation works, Ahvaz’s tourism chief has said.

By Afshin Majlesi

Oil drilling reveals cemetery with giant urn-like tombs in southwest Iran

TEHRAN – An ancient cemetery bearing urn-like tombs has accidentally been discovered in an oil drilling project off the river Karun in Ahvaz, southwest Iran.