Makran

2025-11-15 22:21

IRGC navy seizes oil tanker off southern Makran coast

TEHRAN – Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has seized the oil tanker Talara off the southern coast of Makran following a judicial order.

2025-10-28 16:42

Salehi-Amiri: Iran's future development will pass through the sea-based economy

TEHRAN — Iran's future development will pass through the sea-based economy, said Minister of Cultural Heritage Reza Salehi-Amiri.

2025-08-20 17:51

6,000-year-old fishing village reveals ancient maritime diet and fishing technology in Iran’s Makran

TEHRAN - Archaeologists working at the Koupal site in Dashtyari county, southeast Iran, have uncovered remarkable evidence of a 6,000-year-old fishing settlement, providing detailed insights into ancient maritime subsistence strategies.

2025-08-08 14:43

By Ali Naghavi

Unlocking Makran’s potential through synergy of expertise, private sector, government

TEHRAN- The Makran region, with its strategic expanse along the coast of the Oman Sea, is one of Iran’s key areas in regional economic and geopolitical dynamics. Not only does it serve as a gateway to international waters and trade routes to South and East Asia, but it also holds immense potential for sustainable development, attracting investment, and enhancing Iran’s export capabilities in technical and engineering services.

2025-06-28 17:56

Chabahar railway to boost tourism and economy in southeast Iran

TEHRAN – Mansour Bijar, Governor-General of Sistan-Baluchestan, has highlighted the vital role of the Chabahar railway, describing it as a key route linking southeast Iran with tourism and the national economy.

2025-05-26 16:02

Archaeologists uncover potential evidence of early maritime activity in southern Iran

TEHRAN - Recent excavations at Iran’s Kopal archaeological site have revealed artifacts that could shed new light on early maritime practices, though researchers emphasize the need for further analysis.

2025-05-17 18:09

Archaeologists uncover prehistoric fishing evidence in southeast Iran

TEHRAN - Archaeologists have discovered compelling evidence of ancient fishing and maritime activities along Makran coasts in southeastern Iran.

2025-05-10 17:53

Paleolithic evidence discovered on Iran’s Makran coast

TEHRAN - A team of archaeologists, led by Dr. Morteza Hessari, has succeeded in discovering stone artifacts from the Paleolithic era on the Makran coast in Sistan-Baluchestan province.

2025-04-07 18:14

Guati music performed in Makran

TEHRAN -- Traditional custom of Guati music as an intangible heritage was performed as an effect of the rich culture of Baluch people in Makran, Chabahar, Sistan-Baluchestan province.

2025-03-02 18:08

Beris Port: a breathtaking haven for nature and maritime lovers

TEHRAN – Beris Port (Bander-e Beris) is a picturesque yet largely undiscovered travel destination in southeast Iran.

2025-01-10 16:56

Makkoran Coast is a potential platform for Iran’s development, tourism minister

TEHRAN - The Makkoran Coast, which is located in Sistan-Baluchestan province, stands among the finest coastal regions in the world and serves as a significant platform for Iran’s development, said Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, on Thursday.

2025-01-07 22:35

Iran eyeing Makran for new capital, says government spokesperson

TEHRAN – In a press conference on Tuesday, government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani announced plans to relocate Iran's capital to the southern part of the country.

2024-12-18 21:59

Pezeshkian announces comprehensive plan for Makran region development

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced a major initiative to develop Iran's Makran coast, stating that necessary coordination has been made to employ top international consultants to prepare a comprehensive plan and roadmap for the development of the Makran region.

2024/12/02

By Mohammadmahdi Ehsantalab

Makran coasts; Trade development highway with Russia and India

TEHRAN - The coasts of Makran form the communication route between Iran and the open waters and the Indian Ocean. Chabahar port, as Iran's only oceanic port in the Makran Sea, has a high capacity in activating the country's geo-economic advantages and developing trade relations with Russia and India.

2024/04/12

By Mona Hojat Ansari

Why are terrorists targeting Makran?

Development of Makran coasts expected to transform economy of Sistan and Balouchestan

TEHRAN - On April 3, security forces engaged in a 17-hour battle against terrorists in two separate cities within Iran's southeastern province of Sistan and Balouchestan.