Russia condemns Ukrainian strike on Iranian vessel in Caspian Sea 

TEHRAN - Russia has condemned Ukraine’s attack on an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea, stressing that it should be considered an assault on Iran itself.

Ancient Alamut fortifications complete Iran’s architectural and defensive history, expert says

TEHRAN - The proposed UNESCO World Heritage nomination of the Cultural Landscape of Alamut and its related fortifications would complete the historical narrative of Iran’s architectural and defensive heritage, Iranian cultural heritage veteran Seyyed Mohammad Beheshti said on Sunday.

Mazandaran exports 4,500 handicraft items to Uzbekistan and Germany

TEHRAN – Mazandaran province exported 4,500 handicraft items to Uzbekistan and Germany, a provincial official said on Saturday.

Khalid Nabi cemetery blends archaeology and pilgrimage

TEHRAN – Surrounded by vast skies, green hills in spring, and golden grasses in late summer, Khalid Nabi Cemetery stands as one of northern Iran’s most distinctive heritage destinations. It embodies a convergence of myth, memory, landscape, and identity—where pilgrimage, archaeology, and tourism meet on a remote mountain ridge overlooking Turkmen Sahra.

26 Golestan events added to national tourism calendar

TEHRAN – Some 26 tourism events of Golestan province have been included in Iran's National Tourism Events Calendar.

Strengthening Iran's fleet, a practical step in development of Caspian Sea corridor

TEHRAN- A 7,200-ton cargo vessel named "Sahel-e Khazar" was handed over to the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL)'s fleet in an official ceremony held in the Lotus Special Economic Zone in Russia's Astrakhan region.

Restoration of Russian fortress on Ashuradeh Island begins

TEHRAN--In line with development of tourism infrastructure and attracting national and foreign capital, the restoration of historical Russian fortress on Ashuradeh Island, in the Miankaleh peninsula, west of Bandar Torkaman in northern Iran, has begun, so that the area can be introduced as one of the tourist attraction hubs in northern Iran.

Langeroud eyes becoming sea-based tourism hub in northern Iran

TEHRAN - Langeroud county in Iran’s northern Gilan province, which has 17 kilometers of coastline along the Caspian Sea, could develop into a sea-based tourism hub, a local official said.

DOE underlines need to develop plan for combating agriculture pests

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment has held a session to identify goals and adopt policies for combating agriculture pests across lands under the Organization’s management.

White pelicans back to Caspian Sea coasts

In recent weeks, white pelicans have been spotted in Mazandaran province, neighboring the Caspian Sea, making the place an ideal time for birdwatchers and photographers to catch a glimpse of these rare visitors, along with the many other migratory species that flock to the refuge in winter.

Two-week tourist visa to be issued for Mazandaran, minister says

TEHRAN--Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handircrafts Reza Salehi-Amiri described the approval of a two-week tourist visa for Mazandaran province as a positive news.

Iran attends Geneva meeting on establishing Tehran Convention Secretariat

TEHRAN – An Iranian delegation has participated in a meeting of the working group on establishing the secretariat of the Tehran Convention in the Caspian Sea region.

By Afshin Majlesi

Golestan at a glance: forests, ancient monuments and Caspian landscapes

GORGAN - Golestan is one of the least visited provinces in Iran, yet for many travelers who take the time to explore it, the region may quickly become a favorite destination.

‘Common perspective’ needed to protect ecological balance of Caspian Sea: Pezeshkian 

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says to maintain the ecological balance of the Caspian Sea requires “a common perspective” by the regional countries.

DOE calls for implementing regional action plan to save Caspian Sea

TEHRAN – Sediqeh Torabi, an official with the Department of Environment (DOE), has called for implementing a regional action plan drafted by five littoral states for the conservation of the Caspian Sea.

First center for Caspian seal conservation inaugurated

TEHRAN – The first specialized center in the country for the conservation, treatment, and dissection of Caspian seals opened in Bojaq National Park in the Caspian Sea province of Gilan on Thursday.

Mazandaran hosts Caspian tour operators and influencers to promote Iran’s image

TEHRAN – Tourism officials in Mazandaran province hosted tour operators and social media influencers from Russia, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan this week as part of a program aimed at promoting Iran’s image and showcasing the region’s tourism capacity.

Araghchi: Caspian Sea as vital as Persian Gulf

RASHT – Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, has declared the Caspian Sea to be of equal strategic importance to Iran as the Persian Gulf, emphasizing that the nation is deeply committed to fostering cooperation among its northern neighbors.

Minister calls Caspian regional meeting a new phase of cooperation, highlights cultural capacity

TEHRAN – Iran’s cultural heritage minister on Tuesday described the Caspian Sea coastal governors’ summit as the start of a new phase of regional cooperation, saying the country holds more than one million documented historical sites.

Mazandaran launches fam tour for Russian, Kazakh and Turkmen visitors

TEHRAN - A tourism event titled “Mazandaran, the Green Gateway of Iran” has begun with the arrival of tourism professionals and social media influencers from Russia, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan, the province’s deputy governor-general for economic affairs and tourism said on Sunday.

Ardabil to offer 110 tourism investment opportunities at intl. forum

TEHRAN - Ardabil will present 110 identified tourism investment opportunities at an international forum scheduled to be held in the northwestern Iranian province, the provincial tourism chief said on Thursday.

Iran to convene first meeting of Caspian coastal governors to strengthen regional ties

TEHRAN – Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs and Special Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran for Caspian Sea Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, has described the upcoming First Meeting of Governors of Caspian Littoral Provinces, to be hosted by Gilan Province, as a significant step toward deepening regional cooperation among the Caspian states.

Deputy minister urges for compiling comprehensive map of marine tourism development

TEHRAN - Deputy Tourism Minister Anoushirvan Mohseni-Bandpei has urged the necessity for compiling a comprehensive map of marine tourism.

Home to over 1000 nationally-registered properties, Golestan eyes UNESCO status for its Great Wall

TEHRAN – The Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department of Iran’s Golestan province has so far registered more than 1,000 historical, cultural and natural sites on the country’s national heritage list, the provincial director said on Thursday.