Ahvaz

VIDEO: Gas pipeline explosion in Ahvaz

AHVAZ, Mar. 14 (MNA) – A pipeline linking the gas network from Mahshahr city to Ahvaz city in southwestern Iran exploded in the early hours of Thursday, leaving at least four killed and injuring six others. The fire at the site of the explosion has been extinguished.
2019-03-14 13:21
Gas pipeline explosion in SW Iran leaves 4 dead, 6 injured

AHVAZ, Mar. 14 (MNA) – At least four people were killed on Thursday in an explosion of the pipelines that link the gas network from Mahshahr city to Ahvaz city in southwestern Iran, a senior provincial official said.
2019-03-14 12:59
By: Morteza Jaberian

Auto Slalom competitions in Ahvaz

AHVAZ, Jan. 19 (MNA) – The 6th edition of Auto Slalom Competitions was held in Ghadir Auti-Racing Track of Ahvaz, Khuzestan prov. on Jan. 18.
2019-01-19 15:02
By: Morteza Jaberian

Dust storm envelops Ahvaz

AHVAZ, Jan. 19 (MNA) – Data released by the Department of Environment indicate that dust particles in the air over the southwestern city of Ahvaz, Khuzestan province, reached 1,956 micrograms per cubic meter on Saturday, which is 13 times more than the standard limit (150µg/m³).
2019-01-19 13:32
Ahvaz fruit, vegetable market on Yalda night

AHVAZ, Dec. 21 (MNA) – Fruit and vegetable markets in Ahvaz, Khuzestan province, are full of people who are preparing for the Yalda Night to be held on Friday night.
2018-12-21 18:18
By: Mehdi Pedramkhoo

Karun River hosting migratory birds

AHVAZ, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Every year during the cold season, migratory birds stop in the habitats of the southern Khuzestan province. Karun River is now hosting different types of gulls, heron and cormorant that are passing through the north to the south.
2018-12-09 09:28
By: Mehdi Pedramkhoo

Afshin Ghotbi joins Foolad Khuzestan as head coach

AHVAZ, Dec. 03 (MNA) – The former coach of Team Melli and Persepolis FC, came back to Iran after 7 years to manage Foolad Khuzestan football club in Iran Professional League (IPL). Here are photos of his press conference and his first training with the club on Sunday.
2018-12-03 11:06
By: Mehdi Pedramkhoo

Flooded thoroughfares in SW Iran after severe rainfall

AHVAZ, Nov. 13 (MNA) – Severe rainfall in Ahvaz, capital of Khuzestan province, flooded city streets and thoroughfares today morning. Moreover, rainfall in Ahvaz caused traffic congestion.
2018-11-13 00:49
By: Mehdi Pedramkhoo

Harvesting Roselle flowers in SW Iran

AHVAZ, Oct. 26 (MNA) – Domestic farmers of Alwa village, Khuzestan province, are harvesting Roselle flowers which are mainly used for producing Hibiscus tea.
2018-10-26 15:46
Most Iranians blame US for Ahvaz terrorist attack

TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) – According to a poll conducted inside Iran, majority of Iranians believe that the United States was the main supporter of terrorists who attacked a military parade in Ahvaz, killing and wounding dozens of innocent Iranians.
2018-10-07 19:43
By: Hossein Riazi

‘Long live Ahvaz’ posters

TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) – Today, number of troops, who came under attack during a terrorist attack on a military parade in the southern city of Ahvaz almost two weeks ago, visited an exhibition of the posters depicting the victims in the incident.
2018-10-04 00:25
IRGC Aerospace Force cmdr.:

40 ISIL commanders killed in IRGC missile strikes

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Aerospace Force said Tue. that in the Monday IRGC attack on ISIL positions in eastern Syria, 40 terrorists, including a top commander, were killed.
2018-10-02 23:19
VIDEO: Funeral ceremony of Ahvaz terror attack martyrs

AHVAZ, Sep. 24 (MNA) – Thousands of Iranians, along with high-ranking officials, participated in the funeral processions of 24 martyrs who lost their lives in a brutal terror attack on a military parade in Ahvaz.
2018-09-24 11:26
By: Mehdi Pedramkhoo

Ahvaz holds funeral for 24 martyrs of terror attack

AHVAZ, Sep. 24 (MNA) – Thousands of Iranians attended a funeral ceremony and procession held in Ahvaz for 24 martyrs from the Sat. terrorist attack on a military parade in the southwest city which left 60 others injured, including civilians. ‘Al-Ahwazi’ separatist terrorist group and ISIL have both claimed responsibility for the attack.
2018-09-24 11:16
Cabinet declares Monday as nationwide day of public mourning

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – In a Sunday statement, Iranian administration’s cabinet declared Monday as a day of public mourning across the country over Ahvaz terror attack.
2018-09-23 21:01
Intelligence Min. vows crushing response to designers of Ahvaz terror attack

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Iranian Intelligence Minister Seyed Mahmoud Alavi said that Iranian intelligence forces will give a crushing response to perpetrators of Ahvaz inhuman terror attack.
2018-09-23 18:52
Exact number of Ahvaz terror victims is 24: official

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Ahvaz governor Jamal Alami Neysi said that there was a mistake in the counting of victims and 24 is the exact number of martyrs of Ahvaz terror attack.
2018-09-23 18:08
IRGC to spare no effort in hunting, punishing terrorists

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) issued a statement on Sunday, saying it will spare no effort in chasing and punishing terrorists in the region and beyond.
2018-09-23 17:09
By: Mehdi Pedramkhoo

Candlelight tribute held for victims of Ahvaz terror attack

AHVAZ, Sep. 23 (MNA) – People lit up candles on Saturday night in sympathy with families of the victims who lost their lives in a blind terrorist attack on a military parade in Ahvaz, Khuzestan province.
2018-09-23 13:21
Amir-Abdollahian:

Terrorist behind Ahvaz attack shall await a ‘shocking blow’

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Terrorist who perpetrated the brutal terror attack in Ahvaz should await a ‘shocking blow’ since they know that capabilities of Iran’s military and security forces, said Iranian Parliament Speaker's Special Aide.
2018-09-23 11:02
FM spox:

Terror sponsors can’t hide their role in aiding anti-Iran terrorists

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said sponsors of terrorism and violence cannot hide their direct role in assisting anti-Iran terrorists who killed at least 25 people and injured 60 in an attack on a military parade in Ahvaz.
2018-09-23 10:30
UN condemns terrorist attack in SW Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the Saturday terrorist attack on a military parade in Ahvaz and expressed condolences to the families of victims.
2018-09-23 09:09
Ayatollah Khamenei orders probe into Ahvaz terror attack

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei has ordered the intelligence sectors to swiftly conduct an investigation into the terrorist attack in the southwestern city of Ahvaz which killed at least 25 people and injured 57 others.
2018-09-22 19:35
Iran calls on Ofcom to pursue broadcast of terrorists' interview

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to London said the Islamic Republic will pursue with UK media regulator Ofcom to investigate 'Iran International' live broadcast of an interview with spokesman of the terrorist group behind the attack at Ahvaz military parade.
2018-09-22 16:41
ISIL also claims responsibility for Ahvaz terror attack

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – The ISIL terrorist group has claimed responsibility for this morning’s deadly terror attack on a military parade in the southwestern Iranian city of Ahvaz.
2018-09-22 16:39
UK condemns terror attack in SW Iran

Tehran, Sep. 22 (MNA) – UK Ambassador to Iran Rob Macaire condemned the Saturday’s terrorist attack on a military parade in Ahvaz, Southwestern Khuzestan province.
2018-09-22 16:04
Armed Forces spox:

Ahvaz parade attack terrorists trained in two Persian Gulf littoral states

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – A senior spokesman for the Iranian Armed Forces Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi said the terrorists have been trained in two Persian Gulf littoral states, with the help of US and Mossad, and enter the Islamic Republic.
2018-09-22 15:22
3 Ahvaz military parade terrorists killed, one in custody: Armed Forces spox

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Senior Spokesman for the Iranian Armed Forces said all terrorists involved in the attack on a military parade in southwest city of Ahvaz have been either killed or arrested.
2018-09-22 13:08
VIDEO: A closer look at Ahvaz terror attack on military parade

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Here is a film captured by an individual who was at the scene when terrorists opened fire on people who were watching the military parade. The death toll has risen to 11.
2018-09-22 12:40
Moment of terrorist attack in Ahvaz during parade of Armed Forces

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – A dozen of people were killed and at least 20 people others injured in a terrorist attack on a military parade in Iran’s southern city of Ahvaz on Saturday, a provincial governor said.
2018-09-22 12:23