Shekar Dasht; Lost Paradise in Iran's Gilan Province
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Shekar Dasht, near Talesh in Iran’s northern Gilan Province, is one of the most picturesque, untouched areas in the region. It’s cool, mountainous air makes this a perfect trip on long summer days.
Leader Urges Unity in Face of All-Out Economic, Media War on Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei warned of a massive propaganda campaign mounted by the spy agencies of the US and Israel, coupled with an all-out economic war on the Islamic Republic, and urged stronger national unity in the face of enemy plots.
Intelligence Forces Smash Two Terrorist Cells in Western Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian intelligence forces have managed to disband two terrorist cells affiliated with hostile countries in the western provinces of Kermanshah and Kurdistan.
Magnitude 5.6 Quake Hits Southeast Iran, Leaves No Casualties
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale jolted an area in Iran’s southeastern province of Sistan and Balouchestan on Friday but left no casualties, a local official announced.
Isfahan Aquarium, Enjoyment of Observing Oceans in Historic City
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - The first tunnel aquarium in Iran, Isfahan Aquarium, habitat to more than 6500 aquatic animals of 350 aquatic species from five continents, is located in Nazhvan Forest Park of Isfahan.
Ex-CBI Chief under Investigation over Corruption Case: Judiciary
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian Judiciary is investigating the former governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) over recent economic corruption cases, the Judiciary’s Spokesman Gholam Hossein Mohseni Ejei announced.
Tajrish: A Lovely Neighborhood North of Tehran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Tajrish, the capital of Shemiranat Country in northern Tehran, has long been regarded as a lovely summer resort for the citizens of the Iranian capital.
Iran's Zarif Wishes Jews Happy New Year
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif tweeted Jewish New Year greetings to Jews in Iran and around the world.
Yazdan Panah Historical House
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Yazdan Panah House is a 120-year-old late Qajar (1785–1925) and early Pahlavi (1925-1979) era mansion, which spans an area of 928 square meters. The house is located in Iran's central city of Qom.
Sandstorm Sends Air Quality Index to 21 Times Limits in SE Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Harsh weather conditions in southeast Iran, a result of annual 120-day winds, have caused the amount of suspended solids in the air to exceed the maximum permitted levels by up to 21 times.
Iranian Children Cinema Needs More Attention: Derakhshandeh
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Pouran Derakhshandeh said the world of Iranian cinema should be recognized by its children and youth’s visual arts.
Baghche Joogh Historical Palace in Iran's Maku
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Baqcheh-Joogh Palace (Joogh Garden) was commissioned by Iqbal-ol-Saltaneh Makui, one of Mozafaredin Shah’s commanders.
Acclaimed Iranian Director Wishes to Make Films for Children Again
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Dariush Mehrjui expressed his wish to once again make movies for the cinema of children and youth.
UK Foreign Office Minister Visits National Museum of Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – UK’s Junior Foreign Minister Alistair Burt held a meeting with Director General of National Museum of Iran Jebrael Nokandeh in Tehran.
Sandstorm Sends Hundreds to Hospital in SE Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Around 800 local residents in Iran’s southeastern Sistan region have received medical treatment in the wake of a persistent sandstorm that is tearing through the area, an official said.
Int’l Film Festival for Children, Youth Underway in Iran’s Isfahan
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The 31st edition of the International Film Festival for Children and Youth kicked off in the central Iranian province of Isfahan on Thursday evening.
Magnitude 4.9 Quake Jolts Western Iran, No Casualties Reported
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An earthquake measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale hit an area in Iran’s western province of Kermanshah in the early hours of Saturday but there are no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
Qajar Traditional Bath: A Great Bathhouse in Qazvin, Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Qazvin is a city where there are a lot of public bathhouses. We may not know any remained bathhouses in this city as sample of pre-Safavid era and except for Ghomak and Moslem bathhouses, we could not find another name in ancient texts before this period.
