Khorramshahr

2025-05-24 21:10

By Mona Hojat Ansari

Army Aviation still stands guard 43 years after Khorramshahr’s liberation, cmdr. tells Tehran Times

TEHRAN – Iranians call the eight-year war against Saddam Hussein’s Iraq the Sacred Defense. For them, it was a time of immense hardship but also great pride. Thousands lost their lives fighting against Saddam’s forces, which were far better equipped and backed by major military powers, including the United States, the UK, and Germany.

2025-05-24 17:34

Registration documents for ‘Sacred Defense’ elements unveiled

TEHRAN - On the 43rd anniversary of the liberation of Khorramshahr, Iranian authorities unveiled official national registration documents for 12 sites and elements in Khuzestan province linked to the country’s eight-year war with Iraq, known domestically as the Sacred Defense (1980–1988).

2025-05-23 21:21

By Faramarz Koupayeh

Khorramshahr: The Liberation that defined a nation

TEHRAN – The echoes of battle may have faded, but the significance of Khorramshahr's liberation remains resonant. On Saturday, May 24th, Iran marks the 43rd anniversary of the city's recapture from the foreign-backed Iraqi Baathist regime, a victory that continues to shape Iranian identity and national pride.

2024-08-12 17:55

Marine service launched for Arbaeen pilgrims

TEHRAN – On Monday, Iranian Transport and Urban Development Minister Mehrdad Bazrpash announced the launch of a new marine service to facilitate the journey of Arbaeen pilgrims.

2024-05-11 18:04

Khuzestan enraptures tens of Indonesian tourists

TEHRAN – 170 Indonesian tourists arrived in Iran’s Khuzestan on Saturday to explore the provincial touristic attractions and economic capacities.

2024-03-05 17:17

Sacred Defense: Khuzestan top destination for war tourism

TEHRAN – Khuzestan province is a top destination for war tourism. It is home to 41 national-registered sites and elements concerning the 1980-88 Iran-Iraq war (known in the Islamic Republic as Sacred Defense).

2023-10-17 17:26

Sacred Defense: Iran to promote war tourist destinations

TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism ministry is set to facilitate visits to former war zones in the west and southwest of the country.

2023-08-18 18:19

By Samaneh Aboutalebi

World Photography Day: 10 iconic photos that captured the essence of modern Iran

TEHRAN – On August 19, World Photography Day is being celebrated around the globe, commemorating the contribution of the medium to art, communication, and culture.

2023-07-16 18:48

Tehran’s Sacred Defense Museum is successful example of peace-oriented institutions: expert

TEHRAN – Dr. Fabio Carbone, a lecturer in International Tourism Management at Coventry University (UK), has said Tehran’s Sacred Defense Museum “is a successful example of peace-oriented museums.”

A poster for the festival “My Home Is Khorramshar”.

2023-05-21 18:12

Art festival celebrating Khorramshahr liberation anniversary

TEHRAN – A massive art festival was launched on Sunday in Tehran and Khorramshahr to celebrate the 41st liberation anniversary of the latter from Iraqi occupiers.

2023-05-10 18:03

Khorramshahr to host national conference on dark tourism

TEHRAN – Khorramshahr is planning to host a national conference on dark tourism.

2022-12-31 18:20

By Mehdi Garshasbi

Khuzestan ports in full swing

AHVAZ – With around 1,186 kilometers of shoreline, 300 kilometers of the sea border, 746 kilometers of maritime waterways, and 34 kilometers length of commercial and fishing docks, the southwestern Khuzestan province is full of capacity for increasing the country’s share of regional and global trade.