Khorasan Razavi Province

426 kg of illegal drugs confiscated in NE Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – The anti-narcotic police of Khorasan-e Razavi Province have seized 426 kilograms of illicit drugs on one of the roads of Bajestan County.
2019-12-08 19:27
Razavi Khorasan H1 exports hit $776 million

MASHHAD, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Some 784,000 tons of non-oil commodities worth $776 million were exported from the northeastern Iranian province of Razavi Khorasan in the first half of the current fiscal (March 21- September 22).
2019-09-29 11:13
Number of Turkish tourists visiting Razavi Khorasan up by 90%

TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – The number of Turkish tourists visiting Razavi Khorasan northeastern province of Iran, has increased by 90% in recent years.
2019-09-07 18:26
Iran’s Mashhad, Turkey launches bus service

TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) –Iran and Turkey have signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for launching passenger bus service between Mashhad in Khorasan Razavi, northeastern Iran and Turkish cities.
2019-08-27 14:48
$113mn of foreign investments in industrial projects of Razavi Khorasan

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – As of the beginning of the present Iranian calendar year (March 21, 2019) some $113 million of foreign investments have been absorbed in eight industrial projects of the Razavi Khorasan province, head of industry, trade and mine organization of the northeastern province announced on Saturday.
2019-08-10 14:08
Persian leopard captured alive in NE Iran

TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – A Persian leopard has been captured alive in Razavi Khorasan Province, northeast of Iran.
2019-07-28 14:19
Closing ceremony of 17th Imam Reza Intl. Festival

MASHHAD, Jul. 14 (MNA) – The closing ceremony of the 17th edition of Imam Reza (AS) International Festival was held in Mashhad on Sunday in the presence of Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Seyyed Abbas Salehi.
2019-07-14 15:24
Razavi Khorasan exported $408mn in 3 months

TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA) – Head of Trade Promotion Organization of Razavi Khorasan announced on Wednesday that during the first three months of the present Iranian calendar year (ending June 21, 2019) the northeastern province exported $480 million of non-oil goods.
2019-07-10 16:40
Razavi Khorasan-Herat joint economic committee held

TEHRAN, Jul. 03 (MNA) – The 4th meeting of economic committee of Iran’s Razavi Khorsan Province and Afghanistan’s Herat was held in Islam Qala customs office, on Wednesday.
2019-07-03 18:36
Iran’s HSU, France’s Université Paris 13 sign MoU on scientific coop.

TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) – Iran’s Hakim Sabzevari University (HSU) and France’s Université Paris 13 have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in an effort to develop scientific and academic cooperation.
2019-06-24 19:00
Police seize 33 tons of illicit drugs in Razavi Khorasan Province

TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) – Iran’s anti-narcotics police forces have managed to seize 33 tons of illegal drugs in Razavi Khorasan Province, Iran, over the past year.
2019-06-23 17:27
By: Ramin Saffari

Eid al-Fitr prayers in Imam Reza holy shrine

MASHHAD, Jun. 05 (MNA) – The Eid al-Fitr (fasting feast) prayers was held in Imam Reza holy shrine in Mashhad, Khorasan Razavi province, on Wednesday with the participation of thousands of people. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the month of Ramadan.
2019-06-05 19:26
Iran military on alert after flash flooding hits South, southeast regions

TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (MNA) – The spokesman of the Iranian Army Shahin Taghikhani said Sun. that the Army units are on alert to help the people after flash flooding hit the south and southeast provinces.
2019-04-14 17:45
Iran Army readier than ever to defend country: Cmdr. Heidari

TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – Commander of Iran's Army Ground Force Brigadier General Kioomars Heidari said that the Army has updated its equipment and is readier than ever to defend the country.
2019-03-21 16:20
By: Ramin Saffari

7th Fajr Ski and Snowboard Competition

MASHHAD, Mar. 09 (MNA) – The seventh round of Fajr Ski Competitions was held on Friday in Shirbad Ski Resort, near Mashhad in northeastern province of Khorasan Razavi. The participants vied for awards in two categories, namely Alpine skiing and snowboarding.
2019-03-09 13:57
By: Hamid Vakili

Snowfall blankets Imam Reza (AS) holy shrine

MASHHAD, Feb. 20 (MNA) – Snowfall blanketed city of Mashhad, Khorasan Razavi province on Tue. Feb. 19 and bestowed spectacular scenery to Imam Reza (AS) shrine.
2019-02-20 17:13
By: Ramin Saffari

Ancient Persian bas-relief unveiled in Mashhad

MASHHAD, Jan. 15 (MNA) – The ancient Persian bas-relief depicting an Achaemenid-era imperial guard, stolen from Iran about 90 years ago, was unveiled at Great Museum of Khorasan, in Mashahd, Khorasan Razavi province, on Monday. The limestone sculpture, which dates back to around 500 B.C., was delivered to Iranian officials by the District Attorney of New York County in September, 2018.
2019-01-15 11:06
By: Ramin Saffari

2nd preparatory meeting of Imam Reza and Interfaith Dialogue conf.

MASHHAD, Jan. 09 (MNA) - The second preparatory meeting of International Conference of Imam Reza and Interfaith Dialogue was held Wed. in Razavi Islamic Sciences University, in the northeastern city of Mashhad.
2019-01-09 15:29
Leopard population number around 100 in NE Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Director General of the Khorasan Razavi Environmental Protection Touraj Hemmati said the leopard population in 12 habitats of the province number around 100 collars, according to the latest expert estimations.
2018-12-29 10:57
Iran’s saffron cultivation system recognized as ‘cultural heritage’ by FAO

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – The saffron farming system based on Qanat irrigation in the Iranian city of Gonabad, Khorosan Razavi province, has won the recognition of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) as ‘agricultural cultural heritage’.
2018-12-23 09:41
By Ramin Saffari

Tourist attractions in Khaf

KHAF, Dec. 15 (MNA) – Khaf is a city in the northeastern province of Razavi Khorasan. The historical places in Nashtifan Windmills, Zoroastrian graveyard, and Malek Mosque are some of the tourist attractions in the county.
2018-12-15 21:48
A knowledge-based firm exports organic saffron to US, Europe

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – An Iranian knowledge-based company produces and exports organic saffron to the United States and a number of European countries.
2018-12-05 18:56
Iran CTO Meeting 2018 kicks off in Mashhad

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – The 2nd International Congress of Iranian and European Heart Physicians is underway at the Razavi Hospital in Mashhad, Khorasan Razavi province.
2018-12-05 13:16
Iran 8th largest silk producer in world: Head of Sericulture Center

TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) – Head of Iran’s Sericulture Center said the country is ranked 8th in the world in silk production, putting the annual production volume of silk at 120 tons.
2018-10-23 11:06
‘Death of Kariz’ advances to semi-finals of NewarkIFF Youth

TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) – Iranian documentary ‘Death of Kariz’, directed by Abbas Heidari, advanced to the semi-finals of Newark International Youth Film Festival.
2018-08-30 17:03
By: Ramin Saffari

Water heater explosion in Mashhad

MASHHAD, Aug. 25 (MNA) – A water heater has exploded in Mashhad in the country's north, causing three buildings to collapse and killing 10 people.
2018-08-25 15:27
Saffron export rises by 85% in Q1

TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – According to Iranian Customs statistics of foreign trade, during the first quarter of current Iranian year more than 56 tones of any kinds of saffron worth $77.401 million were exported abroad.
2018-07-28 12:20
By: Ramin Saffari

Flower decoration of roads to Imam Reza Holy Shrine

MASHHAD, Jul. 25 (MNA) – Lovers of Imam Reza, the eighth infallible successor to Prophet Mohammad, showered with flowers the road from Shohada Square to the Mausoleum of Imam Raza (AS) late Tuesday, on the occasion of his birth anniversary.
2018-07-25 10:17
Wedding ceremony in Khorsan Razavi’s Kalat

KALAT, Jun. 17 (MNA) – Pictures vividly depict a traditional wedding ceremony held at Kalat. Located in northeastern Khorasan Razavi province and Hezar Masjed Ranges, Kalat is home to the Khorshid Palace, built by the Afsharid dynasty (1736-1796). The city has some 8,000 citizens according to 2016 nationwide census.
2018-06-17 14:55
Export of oil, gas via Khorasan Razavi prov. rises

TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – Export of gas from Khorasan Razavi province surged in the past two months of the current Iranian calendar year (from March 21 to May 22).
2018-06-01 17:56