Khuzestan Province

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
No power dares to attack Iran for next 80 years: senior official

TEHRAN, Feb. 25 (MNA) – Top Military Aide to the Iranian Leader Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi said that Iran’s security is strengthened to the point that no power would dare to attack it for the next 80 years.
2019-02-25 08:59
By: Morteza Jaberian

Distribution of books among villagers in Khuzestan

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults of Khuzestan Province in southwest Iran has launched a campaign dubbed ‘mobile library’ with the aim of promoting and developing book reading culture in under-developed areas of Khuzestan.
2019-02-24 23:15
Minor quake hits SW Iran

TEHRAN, Feb. 10 (MNA) – A minor earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale hit Izeh in the southwestern Iranian province of Khuzestan in the early hours of Sunday.
2019-02-10 09:29
By: Morteza Jaberian

Severe flood hits SW Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – Heavy rain has caused floods in several villages of the southwestern province of Khuzestan, displacing many people in the region. Due to heavy rains in the past few days and subsequently discharging water from two dams, the rivers across the province overflowed, leading to heavy floods in several villages in the province. Relief and rescue forces are preventing flood from entering the villages.
2019-01-30 12:24
Karoon Petchem Plant, sole supplier of TDI in ME

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – Iran’s Karoon Petrochemical Plant supplies 100 percent of the Middle East’s toluene diisocyanate (TDI), the plant’s CEO says.
2019-01-29 08:54
By: Morteza Jaberian

Takhti Cup intl. wrestling tournament

ANDIMESHK, Jan. 26 (MNA) – The 39th round of Takhti Cup International Freestyle Wrestling Tournament wrapped up on Friday with Iran’s team claiming the trophy. Wrestlers from Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Hungary, the Netherlands and Sri Lanka took part in the competition, which was held in Andimeshk, southwest Khuzestan province.
2019-01-26 13:03
Iran discovers light oil in Abadan

TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh said Iran has discovered oil near Abadan, southwestern Khuzestan province, for the first time.
2019-01-23 16:16
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
Exports via Khorramshahr Port up 16%

KHORRAMSHAHR, Jan. 16 (MAN) – Exports of non-oil commodities from the southwestern port city of Khorramshahr, Khuzestan province, have increased in the past ten months of the current Iranian year (started March 2018), the director of Khorramshahr Ports and Maritime Directorate said.
2019-01-16 17:48
Iran, China GR teams to hold joint training camp in Tehran

TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) – National Greco-Roman wrestling teams of Iran and China will start a joint training camp in Tehran this week.
2019-01-14 14:50
By: Mehdi Pedramkhoo

Migratory birds in Hour al-Azim

AHVAZ, Dec. 26 (MNA) – Every year during the cold season, migratory birds stop in the habitats of Khuzestan province, southwestern Iran. Hour al-Azim wetland is now hosting different types of gulls and ducks, especially the ferruginous duck and Lesser white-fronted goose.
2018-12-26 11:12
Indonesia eyes broadening trade-political ties with Iran: envoy

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Indonesian Ambassador to Tehran Octaviano Alimuddin said that his country is interested in enhancing and broadening ties with the Islamic Republic of Iran in political and economic fields.
2018-12-11 16:55
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
Cameras capture 3 Persian leopards in Khuzestan

TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) – Three Persian leopards have been captured on cameras near Izeh county in southwestern Khuzestan province.
2018-10-29 12:07
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
By: Mohammad Khodabakhsh

Aerial photos of Mehran, Chazabeh border gates

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – The border crossing of Mehran and Chazabeh in west and southwest Iran play host to hundreds of thousands of Arbaeen pilgrims heading towards Iraqi city of Karbala these days.
2018-10-25 17:11
3 terrorist cells dismantled in SW Iran: Intelligence minister

TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) – The Iranian Intelligence Minister Seyed Mahmoud Alavi said Tue. that 15 terrorists have been arrested over the past few days in the southwestern province of Khuzestan.
2018-10-23 16:53
By: Mehdi Pedramkhoo

Massive Arbaeen procession in Ahvaz

AHVAZ, Oct. 17 (MNA) – Thousands of devotees of Imam Hussain (SA) embarked on their journey towards Iraqi city of Karbala from the Malashiah district in southwestern city of Ahvaz to commemorate the anniversary of Arbaeen (the 40th day after the martyrdom of Imam Hussain).
2018-10-17 09:53
IRGC warns S Arabia, UAE against crossing Iran's red lines

TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – IRGC deputy commander Hossein Salami vowed Fri. that Iran will avenge the recent terrorist attack in Ahvaz, warning Saudi Arabia and UAE to stop their attempts to undercut security in Iran.
2018-09-28 14:20
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

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
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
VIDEO: Early footage of terrorist attack on military parade in SW Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Here is the early footage of Ahvaz military parade terrorist attack on Saturday. IRIB reports that the attack has been carried out by Takfiri terrorists who opened fire at people present at the parade.
2018-09-22 10:35
By: Mehdi Pedramkhoo

"Dammam" workshop in Khuzestan

AHVAZ, Sep. 05 (MNA) – Dammam is a percussive instrument from the southern parts of Iran which is played on both ends with sticks or hands. Dammam is mainly used in Muharram mourning rituals in southern parts of Iran.
2018-09-05 11:00
VP calls on Iraq to respect Iran’s water rights to Hour al-Azim

TEHRAN, Sep. 04 (MNA) – The Iranian first vice-president Es’hagh Jahangiri has called on the Iraqi government to respect Iran’s water right in Hour al-Azim wetland, urging the foreign Ministry to pursue water-related issues.
2018-09-04 17:47
By: Mehdi Pedramkhoo

Date harvest in Karun County

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – Khuzestan is one the three main provinces in Iran that produces the highest volume of dates. The following photos show date harvest in Karun county in the province.
2018-09-03 16:10
Iranian F5 fighter jet makes hard landing in Dezful

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – Iranian Air Force's F5 fighter jet made a hard landing while training, in Dezfoul, Khuzestan province, on Sunday.
2018-08-26 15:35