Khuzestan Province

23,000 liters of smuggled fuel seized in S Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – Some 23,000 liters of smuggled diesel fuel were seized in Imam Khomeini port, Khuzestan, the west southern province of Iran, said the commander of maritime guards of Bandar Mahshahr.
2020-01-13 18:46
By: Mohammad Hassan Hayavi

Khuzestan bids farewel to al-Mohandes

ABADAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – Hundred of thousands of Iranians in southern province of Khuzestan, took part in funeral procession of the Iraq’s Hashd al-Sah’abi deputy Mahdi al-Mohandes, who was assassinated simultaneously with Iran's Lt. Gen. Soelimani by the US in Baghdad on January 3, to see him off to Basra, Iraq.
2020-01-07 16:27
VIDEO: Iranians see off Mahdi al-Mohandes

TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – Hundred thousands of Iranians in southern province of Khuzestan, took part in funeral procession of the Iraq’s Hashd al-Sah’abi deputy Mahdi al-Mohandes, who was assassinated simultaneously with Iran's Lt. Gen. Soelimani by the US in Baghdad on January 3, to see him off to Iraq.
2020-01-07 14:28
Video: People in Ahvaz mourn for Lt. Gen. Soleimani

AHVAZ, Jan. 05 (MNA) – People in Ahvaz, Khuzestan province, mourn for the assassination of Lt. Gen. Qasem Soleimani.
2020-01-05 16:59
VIDEO: Millions of mourners gather in Ahvaz for funeral procession for Lt. Gen. Soleimani

AHVAZ, Jan. 05 (MNA) – Millions of mourners in Ahvaz, Khuzestan province took to the streets on Sun. to attend a funeral procession for Iran’s IRGC Commander of Quds Force Lt. Gen. Qasem Soleimani who was assassinated in a US terrorist assault in Baghdad International Airport on Fri.
2020-01-05 11:55
VIDEO: Mourners in Ahvaz ready to hold magnificent funeral for Gen. Soleimani

AHVAZ, Jan. 05 (MNA) – Thousands of mourners have gathered in Ahvaz, Khuzestan province, to hold a glorious funeral procession for Lt. Gen. Ghasem Soleimani.
2020-01-05 09:26
By: Morteza Jaberian

People hold rally in Ahvaz to condemn assassination of Gen. Soleimani

AHVAZ, Jan. 04 (MNA) – People of Ahvaz in Khuzestan Province attended anti-US rallies to condemn the assassination of Gen. Soleimani on Friday. He was a key figure in the fight against terrorism in Iraq and Syria.
2020-01-04 11:35
Police arrests agent of Iran International TV in SW Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – Commander of Khuzestan province's Police Brigadier General Heidar Abbaszadeh announced on Wednesday that an individual has been detained on charges of sending information during the recent riots in Mahshahr county, the southwestern province of Khuzestan, to Saudi-led Iran International Television.
2019-12-25 21:22
By: Morteza Jaberian

Heavy torrential rainfalls hit Ahvaz

AHVAZ, Dec. 17 (MNA) – Heavy torrential rainfalls hit across the southern city of Ahvaz, Khuzestan province on Monday, flooding the streets.
2019-12-17 15:24
Migratory birds back at Hour al-Azim wetland

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Hour al-Azim wetland, located in the Iranian province of Khuzestan, bordering Iraq, is hosting the migratory birds that have arrived in the area to enjoy its pleasant weather during the cold season, a deputy at the provincial office of the Department of Environment said.
2019-12-03 09:31
Kazakh consul general in Bandar Abbas:

Iran enjoys high potentials, capabilities in various fields

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Consul General of Kazakhstan in Bandar Abbas Dauletaly Nyssan said that Islamic Republic of Iran has great potentials and capabilities in different areas.
2019-11-20 10:22
Pentagon says downed drone in Iran was not American

TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has said a drone that was downed by the Iranian air defense on Friday morning was not an American asset.
2019-11-08 19:47
Debris of an unidentified drone found in Khuzestan province: report

TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) – Local media in the southwestern province of Khuzestan reported on Wednesday that the wreckage of an unidentified drone was found in Shoostar county.
2019-10-23 18:02
2 terrorist cells dismantled in Khuzestan: intelligence min.

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – Two cells planning acts of terrorism during Arbaeen march in southern Iranian province of Khuzestan have been dismantled, Iran’s Intelligence Minister Seyed Mahmoud Alavi said on Monday.
2019-10-14 14:34
Police seized 500 kg drugs in SW Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – The Prosecutor General of Omidiyeh said that 500 kilograms of illicit drugs were seized in Omidiyeh, Khuzestan, the southwestern province of Iran.
2019-10-12 11:20
Iran ready to transfer 2k Arbaeen pilgrims via Khorramshahr-Basra lines

TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) – It is possible to transfer as many as 2,000 pilgrims through Khorramshahr-Basra maritime transport during Arbaeen time, said the Director-General of Khorramshahr Port and Maritime Administration.
2019-10-07 14:00
54,500 liters of smuggled fuel seized in SW Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – According to Khuzestan Border Commander, maritime guards have seized 54,500 liters of smuggled fuel in Arvand Rud.
2019-10-01 16:28
Enemies to suffer from consequences of any miscalculation, warns Army cmdr.

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Commander of Iran’s Army Major General Seyyed Abdolrahim Mousavi warned that any miscalculation by enemies will be detrimental to themselves as well as to some other regional countries.
2019-10-01 12:45
Maritime guards seize smuggled fuel cargoes in SW Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – According to deputy of Khuzestan border commander, maritime guards have seized two fishing vessels and identified 7,400 liters of smuggled fuel in the northern regions of the Persian Gulf.
2019-09-14 11:48
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
By: Kowsar Karimi

Govt. officials visiting quake-hit Masjed Soleyman

MASJED SOLEYMAN, Jul. 19 (MNA) – A group of officials from the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development, with officials from the Execution of Imam Khomeini's Order organization as well as from the provincial governor office of Khuzestan visited the areas in Masjed Soleyman County, which was recently hit by a 5.7-magnitude earthquake.
2019-07-19 13:25
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
Iran to develop new petchem hub in Mahshahr: official

TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA) – The CEO of the National Petrochemical Company (NPC) said final decisions regarding the construction of a new petrochemical hub in the southwestern region of Mahshahr would be taken soon.
2019-07-10 15:29
By: Kowsar Karimi

Quake damages buildings in Gelgir village

TEHRAN, Jul. 09 (MNA) – Yesterday's 5.7 magnitude in Khuzestan province in southwest Iran left causalities including killing one and injuring more than 30 others. The quake also damaged people's properties and buildings in Gelgir village, Masjej Soleiman Country, which was the epicenter of the quake.
2019-07-09 23:00
5.7 magnitude in Masjed Soleiman leaves casualties

TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – A powerful 5.7-magnitude quake struck Masjed Soleiman, southwestern province of Khuzestan. The earthquake was also felt in neighbouring provinces of Lorestan, Hamedan and Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari. It has left one dead and 37 injured so far, according to the latest figures.
2019-07-08 19:45
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
Abadan Gasoline House Museum

ABADAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) – Abadan Gasoline House Museum is located in Abadan, Khuzestan Province, southwest of Iran. It is the first fuel distribution station in Iran which was established by Anglo-Persian Oil Company.
2019-06-24 19:53