85,000 people underpin Hormozgan’s reputation as a living museum of handicrafts

TEHRAN – Hormozgan province is home to over 85,000 craftspeople who have inherited ancient skills from their ancestors.

Pakistan’s Peace and Friendship fleet docks in Bandar Abbas

TEHRAN- A Pakistani naval fleet, in a gesture of peace and friendship, arrived in Iran's Bandar Abbas on Saturday morning.

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.

Lal Pari: Indian travelers reach majestic Isfahan on 73-year-old car

TEHRAN— A team of Indian adventurers riding on a 1950 MG YT and camper van has reached Isfahan, which is widely known as “half the world”.

Indian adventurers riding 1950 MG YT reach Iran in their 12,000-km epic journey

TEHRAN—Indian adventurers riding 1950 MG YT have arrived on Iranian soil on their 12,000-km itinerary which crosses 16 countries toward England.

Isfahan, Bandar Abbas: discover enchanting cities of crafts and folk arts

TEHRAN - If you are looking to immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Iran, two cities that should be on the top of your list are Isfahan and Bandar Abbas.

Workshop on millennia-old footwear to be held in Bandar Abbas

TEHRAN –A workshop on the art of making Giveh, a traditional footwear being produced in the Iranian plateau for millennia, is planned to be held in the southern port city of Bandar Abbas in Hormozgan province on Tuesday, the deputy provincial tourism chief has said.

Conference to explore Iranian handicrafts in Bandar Abbas

TEHRAN –The southern port city of Bandar Abbas in Hormozgan province will be hosting a national conference to discuss Iranian handicrafts and traditional arts On June 17, the deputy provincial tourism chief has said.

By Sadegh Fereydounabadi

 122,000 tons of diplomacy

TEHRAN – Henry Kissinger once hailed U.S. aircraft carriers as being “100,000 tons of diplomacy,” highlighting the role navy ships play in shoring up diplomacy.

Hormozgan province exports $3 million of handicrafts in year

TEHRAN - Handicrafts exports from Hormozgan province reached $3 million during the past Iranian calendar year 1401, which came to an end on March 20.

Passenger ferries to begin Bandar Abbas- Hengam Island route

TEHRAN – A shipping line between the port city of Bandar Abbas and Hengam Island southern Hormozgan province will be launched for the first time, the provincial tourism chief has said.

First cruise ship route to make debut in Bandar Abbas 

TEHRAN – For the first time in the country, a cruise ship route is planned to be inaugurated in Bandar Abbas, southern Hormozgan province, the tourism minister has said. 

Magnitude 5.4 quake rattles southern Iran

TEHRAN - An earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter Scale struck the city of Fin, southern Hormozgan province, 54 kilometers northwest of the capital port city of Bandar Abbas.

Handicrafts exhibit opens in Bandar Abbas

TEHRAN –An exhibition of Iranian handicrafts and home-based businesses opened to the public in Bandar Abbas, southern Hormozgan province, on Tuesday.

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.

Centuries-old tombstone unearthed by flash flood

TEHRAN – A centuries-old tombstone, estimated to date from the Safavid era, has recently been unearthed in a southern Iranian village. 

Permanent market for disabled crafters makes debut in Bandar Abbas

TEHRAN – The first permanent market for handicrafts produced by the crafters with disabilities has been established in Bandar Abbas, southern Hormozgan province, the provincial tourism chief has said. 

Iran beach volleyball league kicks off

TEHRAN – The second edition of Iran’s Beach Volleyball League started on Sunday in Bandar Abbas in Hormozgan Province.

China to open consulate office in Iran’s Bandar Abbas

TEHRAN – The Iranian cabinet of ministers voted on Wednesday to allow China the permission to open a consulate general in the southern port city of Bandar Abbas, Tasnim reported.

Indigenous relics, historical documents on show in southern Iran

TEHRAN – A cultural heritage exhibition featuring Hormozgan province’s indigenous relics, handicrafts, and historical documents is currently underway in southern Iran.

IRGC keeps spark of Holy Defense memory alive

TEHRAN — The largest floating exercise of the Basij force of the IRGC Navy was held on Wednesday, September 22, in the general area of the blue shores of Bandar Abbas and the Strait of Hormuz on the occasion of Holy Defense Week. More than 1,000-speed gunboats were involved in the exercise at the presence of the IRGC Navy commander.

Museum treasure troves being organized, documented in Bandar Abbas

TEHRAN –A total of 500 historical relics, being kept in the Persian Gulf Museum of Anthropology in Bandar Abbas, southern Hormozgan province, are being organized and documented, the provincial tourism chief has announced.

Iran releases South Korean tanker

TEHRAN - Iran released a South Korean oil tanker and its captain, Seoul's Foreign Ministry said on Friday, the Yonhap news agency reported.