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2026-01-06 17:12
By Afshin Majlesi
Sarakhieh, Iran’s little Venice
At first, it is hard to believe such a place exists in Iran. But deep inside the vast Shadegan wetland in Khuzestan province, there is a village where water is the main road and boats replace cars. This village is Sarakhieh, often called Iran’s “Little Venice.”
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2025-12-28 17:38
By Afshin Majlesi
Susa: Walking through one of the world’s oldest cities
Visiting Susa was like stepping into a living history book. From the moment I arrived in this ancient city in southwest Iran, I felt I was walking through layers of time, each step revealing traces of civilizations that shaped human history.
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2025-12-27 17:05
Khuzestan mosques among Iran’s nominees for UNESCO collective listing: provincial tourism chief
TEHRAN – Several historic mosques in Khuzestan province have been included among Iran’s nominees for a collective UNESCO listing, said Mohammad Jourvand, head of the Khuzestan Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department.
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2025-12-27 16:31
CCTV journalist highlights Khuzestan’s cultural heritage
TEHRAN – A Chinese journalist has said Iran’s southwestern province of Khuzestan has strong appeal for international audiences, citing its rich cultural heritage and diversity.
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2025-10-17 16:53
Establishment of fishing piers will boost Abadan's tourism, lawmaker says
TEHRAN—Seyyed Mohammad Molavi, an MP representing Abadan in the Iranian parliament, said that fishing piers, jet skis, jet boats, and other water sports should be activated in the Bahmanshir and Arvandrud rivers to develop tourism in the region.
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2025-10-07 17:58
Basra roadshow: necessity of developing tourism and border cooperation between Iran and Iraq
TEHRAN-- Iraq roadshow was held on October 6 with the participation of more than 50 tourism and investment companies from Basra province.