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Today 17:48
Iran to launch sea services linking major islands to Dubai and Oman
TEHRAN - Iran is set to launch new marine services connecting the Islands of Kish and Qeshm to Dubai and Oman in the Persian Gulf.
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2024-05-01 18:14
Iran emerges as potential destination for Russian tourists
TEHRAN - In a bid to position itself as a top tourist spot for Russians, Iran has been implementing several measures to ease travel and enhance accessibility.
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2024-04-29 21:48
Iran navy chief underscores Persian Gulf safety for maritime activities
TEHRAN - The commander of the Iranian Navy on Monday asserted the Persian Gulf's status as the most secure maritime region worldwide.
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2024-04-29 21:42
IRGC Navy chief says Iran dedicated to Persian Gulf security
TEHRAN - The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has delivered a resolute message reaffirming Iran's unwavering dedication to fostering “peace, security, brotherhood, and friendship” in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.
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2024-04-29 18:31
The role of climate, and floods in shaping ancient Persian Gulf civilizations
In a groundbreaking research endeavor, scientists have uncovered the intricate relationship between climate change and floods in shaping the ancient Persian Gulf human settlements.
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2024-04-28 17:01
Mahshahr arranges events to cherish Persian Gulf national day
TEHRAN – Situated in the northwestern part of the Persian Gulf, the port city of Mahshahr is set to hold various cultural events and festivities to mark the Persian Gulf national day on April 29.
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2024-04-27 18:16
Stone tools discovered in northern region of Persian Gulf
TEHRAN - The National Museum of Iran has announced the discovery of stone tools dating back hundreds of thousands of years in a region situated north of the Persian Gulf.
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2024-04-26 16:55
Kish Island flourishes as tourist, investment magnets
TEHRAN - The CEO of the Kish Free Zone Organization has announced a tenfold year-on-year increase in the arrival of foreign tourists on the coral Island during the last Persian year [Mar. 2023-Mar. 2024].
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2024-04-24 18:00
Kish Island to showcase tourism strengths at intl. expo
TEHRAN – Kish Island, renowned for its vibrant tourism ecosystem, is set to host a tourism exhibition, aiming to showcase Iran’s comprehensive tourism to the world.
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2024-04-23 17:17
By Afshin Majlesi
Dry river, sinking city: urgent measures needed to save Isfahan’s heritage
Accompanied by a group of journalists, we recently embarked on a journey to explore the Zayandeh-Rud river, tracing its origins near Zard-Kuh, a sub-range in the central Zagros range in Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari province, all the way to the ancient city of Isfahan.
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2024-04-23 16:08
Turkey, Iraq, Qatar and UAE sign transportation deal that hopes to connect Persian Gulf to Europe
Turkey, Iraq, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding in Baghdad to cooperate on the Iraq Development Road project that would connect the Persian Gulf to Europe, during a visit by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday.
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2024-04-14 17:21
Qeshm geosites draw 387k visitors in year
TEHRAN – A total of 387,925 visits were made to the main geosites of Qeshm Island by both domestic and foreign tourists during the solar year 1402 [March 21, 2023 to March 19, 2024], according to related officials.
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2024-04-14 17:15
85,000 people underpin Hormozgan’s reputation as a living museum of handicrafts
TEHRAN – Hormozgan province is home to over 85,000 craftspeople who have inherited ancient skills from their ancestors.
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2024-04-07 17:28
Kish island to launch tourism consortium
TEHRAN - In a bid to bolster sustainable tourism, the CEO of the Kish Free Zone Organization has announced the formation of a special consortium dedicated to travel affairs.
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2024-04-05 17:27
Khuzestan’s tourism flourishes with 3m overnight says, 20m visits to attractions
TEHRAN – As the Nowruz holidays came officially to an end, Khuzestan’s travel services chief has announced that about 20 million visits to the province’s attractions have been registered along with three million overnight stays.
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2024-04-02 16:54
Over 5 million sea trips made for Nowruz holidays
TEHRAN – More than five million sea travels have been recorded for the Nowruz holidays, which officially started on March 20.
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2024-03-17 17:16
Hundreds of watercraft to elevate sea travels to/from Hormozgan province
TEHRAN – As Nowruz [Persian New Year] holidays draw near, Hormozgan’s Director-General of the Ports and Maritime announced that 607 watercrafts are ready to transport passengers during the two-week holiday.
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2024-03-12 15:50
Qanats in Kish Island made national heritage
TEHRAN - In a move to preserve the rich historical heritage of Kish Island, three centuries-old qanats have been officially registered as national treasures.
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2024-03-10 18:07
CEO urges strategic partnership to boost tourism on Kish Island
TEHRAN – On Sunday, the CEO of Kish Free Zone Organization highlighted the crucial role of the governmental and private sectors collaboration with an eye toward boosting tourism on the massive coral island, which is situated in the Persian Gulf.
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2024-03-08 22:48
IRGC seizes smuggling vessel in Persian Gulf
TEHRAN – The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy apprehended a vessel transporting smuggled fuel in the Persian Gulf, announced Mojtaba Ghahramani, Chief Justice of Hormozgan province, on Friday.
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2024-02-26 17:51
Nautical committees set to foster tourism
TEHRAN – As a substantial step to fortify nautical and coastal tourism, the Director General of Parliament Affairs of Tourism Ministry has revealed the establishment of water tourism committees in alignment with the 7th National Development Plan.
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2024-02-26 17:40
Qeshm Island: a journey through Iran’s geological wonderland
TEHRAN - Qeshm, the largest island in the Persian Gulf, stands out as one of Iran’s most enchanting destinations.
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2024/02/26
By Mehdi Zare
Geo-environmental hazards and disasters affect Persian Gulf coast
TEHRAN - A review of the earthquake risk and the possibility of a tsunami caused by it should be carried out on the coasts of the mainland and the islands of the Persian Gulf.
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2024-02-16 22:25
IRGC unveils new weapons
TEHRAN- The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has unveiled new weaponry aimed at bolstering defense capabilities on three islands in the Persian Gulf.
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2024-02-13 12:23
By Amir Mohammad Esmaeili
Iranian Pearls in the Persian Gulf
The three islands of Abu Musa, Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tunb, despite their small size, carry strategic and distinctive importance. These islands indeed play a crucial role in controlling maritime movements at the entrance of the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.
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2024-01-23 17:56
Do we have to go to Mars to see the Martian Mountains?
TEHRAN – In fact, you don’t have to go to Mars to experience the breathtaking beauty of the Martian Mountains! Instead, you may plan a trip to explore a similar mesmerizing destination in southeast Iran!
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2024-01-21 16:33
Hengam island in Persian Gulf
Hengam is one of the Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf, measuring some 50 square kilometers. With salt and lead mines, Hengam is of strategic importance as it is situated near the Strait of Hormuz.
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2024-01-12 01:06
Iran seizes tanker that was involved in US confiscation of Iranian oil in 2023
TEHRAN - Following a court order the Iranian Navy on Thursday seized a tanker with Iraqi crude destined for Turkey in retaliation for the confiscation of the same vessel and its Iranian crude by the United States in 2023.
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2024-01-05 17:17
Imamzadeh Bibi Hakimeh: a spiritual haven amidst Zagros mountains
TEHRAN - Nestled amidst the rugged beauty of the southern Zagros mountains lies the illustrious Bibi Hakimeh mausoleum, a revered sanctuary deeply entrenched in Shia Islamic heritage.
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2023-12-31 16:59
Struggling Esteghlal Khuzestan lose to Havadar: PGPL
TEHRAN – Rock-bottom Esteghlal Khuzestan football team suffered an away 2-0 loss against Havadar on Sunday in the 2023/24 Iran’s Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL).