Makran

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.