Ahvaz

By: Kosawr Karimi; Behnaz Joshan

People of Ahvaz commemorate Sham-e-ghariban

AHVAZ, Sep. 11 (MNA) – Sham-e-ghariban, the night following the Ashura day, was commemorated by the people of Ahvaz along with many other Iranians to mourn the martyrdom of Imam Hossain (PBUH) and tragedies that befell his family and companions.
2019-09-11 23:12
By: Morteza Jaberian

Ahvaz incomplete subway network

TEHRAN, Sep.4 (MNA) – The work on the subway network of the southwestern Iranian big city of Ahvaz, Khuzestan province, is still continuing after 13 years since its launch.
2019-09-04 23:00
By: Kosar Karimi

Karun River water level dwindling under burning sun

AHVAZ, Aug. 07 (MNA) – Months after the springtime showers that made the banks of Karun River in Ahvaz burst, the river’s water level is now dwindling day by day under the burning sun. In Ahvaz, summer highs are typically over 50 degrees Celsius.
2019-08-07 09:44
4.2-mag. earthquake strikes Ahvaz, Khuzestan

TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – A 4.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Ahvaz, Southwestern province of Khuzestan at 03:15 A.M. on Thursday.
2019-07-18 10:27
By: Morteza Jaberian

Earthquake damages in Golgir village, SW Iran

AHVAZ, Jul. 09 (MNA) – A strong 5.7-magnitude quake hit southwestern part of Iran on Monday, striking 84 km east of the city of Ahvaz in Khuzestan province. Some buildings sustained major damage in the massive earthquake.
2019-07-09 11:30
VIDEO: Magnitude 5.7 quake damages buildings in SW Iran

TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – A strong 5.7-magnitude quake shook the southwestern part of Iran on Monday, striking 84 km east of the city of Ahvaz in Khuzestan province. Some buildings sustained major damage in the massive earthquake. The causalities so far have been reported as one killed and 46 others wounded.
2019-07-08 15:16
By: Kosar Karimi

People going about their business in scorching heat in SW Iran

AHVAZ, Jul. 01 (MNA) – Summers are especially, unbearably hot and humid in Ahvaz, Khuzestan province. Still, people have no other choice but to attend to their daily lives in temperatures as high as 50 degrees centigrade.
2019-07-01 17:49
EU environmental experts visit areas prone to dust storms in Khuzestan province

TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) – A four-member team of European experts has visited areas in southwestern Iranian province of Khuzestan, which are prone to creating dust storms.
2019-06-29 20:15
By: Rahbar Emdadi

‘Falafel’ shops in Bandar Abbas

BANDAR ABBAS, Jun. 16 (MNA) – Falafel is a deep-fried ball made from ground chickpeas. Although it is found in all cities of Iran, but to find the real taste of it, you should travel to Iranian south cities, including Bandar Abbas, Abadan and Ahavaz.
2019-06-16 16:06
By: Morteza Jaberian

Flood damage to wheat fields in Khuzestan

AHVAZ, May 26 (MNA) – Heavy rainfall and floods in springtime have caused serious damage to wheat fields in Khuzestan.
2019-05-26 11:45
Khuzestan Floods: Four days, two villages, one aim

TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – In southwestern province of Khuzestan, about six miles from the bustling city of Ahvaz, a middle-aged man sat cross-legged beside his small farm along the coast of River Karun.
2019-04-28 13:40
By: Morteza Jaberian

Marriage ceremony of flood-stricken couple in Khuzestan prov.

AHVAZ, Apr. 22 (MNA) – Wedding ceremony of flood-hit young couple in Seyed Zaher Village in Ahvaz was held by the Imam Hussein (AS) Basij Resistance Base at Shahid Ali Hashemi Sports Complex in a makeshift camp of flood-stricken people in Khuzestan province.
2019-04-22 18:11
VIDEO: Gen. Soleimani speaks in Arabic with people in flood-hit areas

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – While visiting Arab-populated flood-affected regions in southwestern province of Khuzestan, the IRGC Quds Force's Commander Maj. Gen. Ghasem Soleimani spoke with people in their native language.
2019-04-07 18:13
By: Morteza Jaberian

Karun bursting its banks in Ahvaz

TEHRAN, Mar. 29 (MNA) – The longest and largest Iranian river 'Karun', which also crosses the capital of Iranian southwestern province of khuzistan namely Ahvaz has burst its banks these days due to heavy rain, which has caused damages to some areas in Iran. The Iranian President Hassan Rouhani arrived in Ahvaz City on Friday morning to visit flood-hit areas in southwestern Khuzestan Province and inspect relief operations to flood victim families.
2019-03-29 11:19
Pres. Rouhani arrives in Ahvaz to inspect relief operations in flood-hit areas

TEHRAN, Mar. 29 (MNA) –President Rouhani arrived in Ahvaz City on Friday morning to visit flood-hit areas in southwestern Khuzestan Province and inspect relief operations to flood victim families.
2019-03-29 10:22
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
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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