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2021-10-17 18:52
Qeshm’s tourist arrivals up 20 percent y/y
TEHRAN – Qeshm Island recorded over 2.8 million visitors during the first half of the current Iranian calendar year (started March 21).
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2021-10-11 20:00
Iranian handicrafts: Ihrami
TEHRAN - Ihrami is a kind of traditional fabric of Iran that is traditionally produced in the southwest Khuzestan province.
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2021-10-09 18:35
Iranian president tours Delvari Museum
TEHRAN – On Friday, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi toured Ra’is Ali Delvari Museum, which displays the personal belongings and weapons of the hero of the anti-colonial struggle in southern Iran.
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2021-10-03 21:36
EU’s Borrell: JCPOA implementation means U.S. must fully implement the deal
TEHRAN – European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell says all parties, including the U.S., must fully implement the 2015 nuclear deal, officially called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
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2021-09-22 21:00
16 historical mansions in Bushehr restored for tourism
TEHRAN – A selection of 16 aging mansions, which are located in the historical core of Bushehr, have been restored to the former state so as to attract visitors to the southwestern Iranian port city.
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2021-09-21 20:00
Bushehr to set up digital database of ancient potteries
TEHRAN – A digital database of ancient potteries, clay tablets, and their fragments will be established in Bushehr province, southwestern Iran.
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2021-09-19 21:21
Three Iranian villages nominated for UNWTO label
TEHRAN – The Iranian villages of Kharanaq, Barandaq, and Lark have been nominated for the ‘Best Tourism Villages’ label, which the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is projected to grant to a selection of rural destinations across the globe.
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2021-09-17 19:30
Archaeologically-rich cemetery in southwest Iran preparing to host visitors
TEHRAN – The first phase of rehabilitation work has been finished on Shoghab cemetery in southwest Iran aimed to prepare the archaeologically-rich site for public visits.
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2021-09-12 21:58
Fekri Mansion features exemplar architecture of southern Iran
TEHRAN- Fekri Mansion, with its long and beautiful windcatchers (badgirs), is one of the original architectural models of the south of Iran, situated on the coast of Bandar Lengeh near the ever beautiful Persian Gulf.
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2021-09-07 21:00
Intl. conference to explore excavations in southeastern Iran
TEHRAN – An online conference focusing on the history and archaeological sites of Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan province will be held from December 13 to 15.
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2021-09-03 17:47
Colorful destinations: what to do in every season in Iran?
TEHRAN - If you’re thinking about traveling to Iran whenever the coronavirus is finally behind us, you might wonder what time of year is best.
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2021-08-29 21:00
New book explores Portuguese fort in southern Iran
TEHRAN – A book authored by Iranian archaeologist Esmail Yaghmaei has recently gone out of print to turn the spotlight on a Portuguese fort, which was constructed on Iran’s Qeshm Island in the 16th century.
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2021-08-25 11:30
China-Russia-Iran naval drill announcement ‘shows support for Tehran’: Chinese expert
Russia has said it will hold joint maritime exercises with China and Iran in the coming months, in an announcement timed to show support from Moscow and Beijing to Tehran in its confrontation with Washington, the South China Morning Post quoted a Chinese analyst as saying.
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2021-08-24 16:45
By Mohammad Mazhari
There are some concerns about Abu Dhabi’s intentions in Muscat: GSA
‘Oman is very mature and pragmatic’
TEHRAN - Chief executive officer of Gulf State Analytics (GSA) says Omanis are concerned about the United Arab Emirates’ interference in other Arab states.
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2021-08-09 21:55
Iran: Persian Gulf is our red line
TEHRAN — In his press briefing on Monday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh answered to a series of questions, including the G7 statement, security in the Persian Gulf and negotiations for a possible revival of the JCPOA.
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2021-08-01 18:28
‘The Persian Gulf, an Archaeological Perspective’ comes to bookstores
TEHRAN – “The Persian Gulf, an Archaeological Perspective”, which turns the spotlight on various societies and cultures that emerged neighboring the body of water throughout prehistoric, ancient, and Islamic eras, have been published.
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2021-07-17 17:55
Jiroft: the story of how Iran became a cradle of civilization
TEHRAN – Until the very early 21st century, no one had ever dreamed that a refined forgotten culture could re-emerge from the sands of a remote and arid region in southeast Iran.
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2021-07-17 17:35
Persian Gulf water transfer project in pipe-laying phase
TEHRAN – A project for transferring water from the Persian Gulf to the southern Fars province is in its pipe-laying phase, IRNA reported on Saturday.
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2021-07-05 21:00
Iranian handicrafts: Hasirbafi in Bushehr
TEHRAN – Hasirbafi or mat weaving is a kind of ancient handicraft that is widely practiced in Iran’s Bushehr province using certain dried-out leaves and stems.
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2021-07-03 18:40
By Mohammad Mazhari
S. Arabia key pillar of U.S. presence in the region: researcher
TEHRAN - An assistant professor at the Defense Studies Department of King's College London says that Washington uses Riyadh as a means to maintain its presence in the region.
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2021-06-19 15:19
By Mohammad Mazhari
Yemen war the worst nightmare of Saudi modern history: researcher
TEHRAN – A research assistant professor in Gulf politics at Qatar University says that the Saudi uninformed approach in Yemen has transformed the Yemen war into a nightmare of the Saudi modern history.
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2021-05-30 20:43
Comprehensive plan to prepare Qeshm for tourism lift
TEHRAN – Authorities of Qeshm are formulating a comprehensive plan, which is deemed as a prerequisite for tourism development across the southern Iranian Island.
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2021-05-30 18:28
By Mohammad Mazhari
Close ties with Israel can entail huge risks for Arab leaders: GSA
TEHRAN- Chief executive officer of Gulf State Analytics (GSA) says that cozy relation with Israel can result in big challenges for Arab leaders.
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2021-05-21 20:00
Persian handicrafts: Abaa of Bushehr
TEHRAN - Abaa is a kind of loose-fitting and long robe worn over clothing. Such an outfit has been produced across Bushehr province and for centuries.
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2021-05-09 17:46
Aging monuments undergo restoration in Kish Island
TEHRAN – Rounds of restoration and vital rehabilitation work have been commenced on four historical buildings across Kish Island of the Persian Gulf, a local tourism official has said.
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2021-05-02 18:08
Traditional Lenj boat to emerge as three-star hotel in southern Iran
TEHRAN – A traditional Iranian Lenj vessel is set to be turned into a three-star hotel in the port city of Kong, southern Iran.
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2021-04-30 17:49
Restoration begins on historical palace in southernmost Iran
TEHRAN – Restoration and vital rehabilitation works have been commenced on Marjan Palace, a historical palace located in Kish Island of the Persian Gulf.
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2021-04-30 17:46
Traditional skills of sailing Lenj boats come one step closer to elimination
TEHRAN - Iranian cabinet has approved a bill that may, according to cultural heritage experts, lead to the elimination of the UNESCO-listed traditional skills of building and sailing Iranian Lenj boats in the Persian Gulf.
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2021-04-28 16:41
By Faranak Bakhtiari
Persian Gulf National Day: Let’s protect precious marine environment
TEHRAN – The Persian Gulf is a valuable water body in terms of ecosystem and biodiversity, but has been affected severely due to different depleting factors. So, let’s mind its protection on April 30, Persian Gulf National Day.
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2021-04-13 21:49
Russian FM discusses regional issues in Tehran
TEHRAN – During his visit to Iran, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed regional issues with high-level Iranian officials amid heightened tensions between Iran and Israel over a sabotage operation that targeted a key Iranian nuclear facility.
