West Azarbaijan Province

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  • Foreign diplomats visit historic, natural sites in Urmia 2026-09-21 16:30

    Foreign diplomats visit historic, natural sites in Urmia

    TEHRAN - Ambassadors and diplomats from nine countries, along with representatives of two international organizations, visited Lake Urmia and several historic sites in Urmia during a visit to the northwestern Iranian city.

  • In Urmia, the grape is more than a fruit 2026-09-20 14:16

    By Afshin Majlesi

    In Urmia, the grape is more than a fruit

    URMIA, West Azarbaijan Province - By late afternoon, the road out of Urmia was beginning to clog. Our flight had landed around 5 p.m., and after a quick check-in at the hotel, we set off for Chi Chest Coastal Village, near Lake Urmia, where the 9th Urmia Grape Festival was underway from Sep.10 to 20.

  • West Azerbaijan 2026-08-24 18:33

    AI workshop explores technology’s role in tourism development in West Azerbaijan

    TEHRAN – An educational workshop on the applications of artificial intelligence in tourism was held in Iran’s West Azarbaijan province to strengthen the capabilities of tourism professionals, improve digital services and explore the potential of emerging technologies in developing the sector.

  • Dome installation begins at Shams Tabrizi mausoleum in Khoy 2026-08-24 18:32

    Dome installation begins at Shams Tabrizi mausoleum in Khoy

    TEHRAN – The installation of the dome at the mausoleum of Shams Tabrizi in Khoy, a major architectural project in northwestern Iran, has begun, according to the director general of West Azarbaijan’s Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department.

  • A view of the UNESCO-listed Takht-e Soleyman, which is a unique archaeological site in a mountainous area of West Azarbaijan province, with aspects that remain mysterious even after more than 3,000 years. 2026-05-05 23:55

    A living museum: The cultural and natural wonders of West Azarbaijan province

    Situated in the northwest of Iran, West Azarbaijan province is a region where history, culture, and nature converge to create one of the country’s most compelling tourist destinations. Bordering several countries and shaped by centuries of interaction among civilizations, the province has long served as a crossroads of cultural exchange and human settlement.

  • Lake Urmia 2026-04-23 00:11

    Lake Urmia’s level increases by 120cm in 7 months

    TEHRAN – Since the beginning of the current water year (September 23, 2025), the water level of Lake Urmia has increased by 120 cm, rising from 1,269.50 to 1,270.70 meters above sea level, now, the CEO of West Azarbaijan regional water company has said.

  • Lake Urmia's level increases by 56cm 2026-01-27 15:17

    Lake Urmia's level increases by 56cm

    TEHRAN - The water level of Lake Urmia in the central area is 1,270.06 meters above sea level, an increase of 56 centimeters compared to the beginning of the current water year (September 23, 2025).

  • Export 2025-12-03 06:30

    Export from West Azarbaijan province up 57% in 8 months on year

    TEHRAN The value of export from West Azarbaijan province, located in northwestern Iran, increased by 57 percent during the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-November 21), as compared to the same period of time in the past year, an official with the province’s customs department announced.

  • Takht-e Soleyman 2025-11-17 15:34

    Takht-e Soleyman: A 3,000-year-old mystery in Iran’s history

    TEHRAN-Takht-e Soleyman is a unique archaeological site in a mountainous area of West Azarbaijan province, with aspects that remain mysterious even after more than 3,000 years.