Lorestan Province

VIDEO: Golestan Palace in Iran's Lorestan

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – Golestan palace is located in Lorestan, near the historical sights of Falakol-aflak Castle and Golestan spring.
2022-08-15 23:00
By: Behnam Yousefi

Beauties of "Vanai" village in Borujerd

TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) – Vanai village in Borujerd County in Lorestan Province of Iran enjoys many natural attractions, such as mineral water springs, mountainous landscapes, and plains.
2022-06-16 18:20
By: Sajad Darvishi

Pristine, beautiful nature of Lorestan

TEHRAN, Jun. 02 (MNA) – Stretched along with the Zagros mountain range, veiled with wheat fields and dotted with oak trees, Lorestan Province is sure a looker at first sight
2022-06-02 02:00
VIDEO: Eye-catching nature of Dorud in spring

TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (MNA) – Dorud is a city in and capital of Dorud County, Lorestan Province, Western Iran.
2022-04-14 23:52
By: Sajad Darvishi

Falakol Aflak Castle in Khorramabad

TEHRAN, Mar. 28 (MNA) – The ancient castle of Falak al-Aflak, as a world architectural masterpiece, was included in the list of 5 most visited historical monuments in Iran.
2022-03-28 21:00
VIDEO: Eye-catching Makhmal Kuh

TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – Makhmal Kuh, literary meaning velvet mountain, is an eye-catching and popular mountain in Lorestan province, western Iran. Makhmal Kuh is a chain of mountains in Luristan measuring 2900 meters at its highest point.
2022-02-14 02:00
By: Sadjad Darvishi

Snowfall in Lorestan

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – Heavy snowfall has blanketed the western Lorestan province like many other Iranian provinces. The snow has brought joy and happiness to the people of the province.
2022-01-18 20:45
Black-winged kite spotted in Lorestan for first time

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – A 'black-winged kite' has been spotted near Gori Balmak Wetland in Lorestan province, said an official at the province's department of environment.
2021-12-18 23:00
By: Sadjad Darvishi

Raeisi arrives in Lorestan

KHORRAMABAD, Dec. 10 (MNA) – President Ebrahim Raeisi arrived in Khorramabad, the provincial capital of Lorestan, on Friday as part of his regular visits to the provinces across Iran to listen to the people and hear their problems and what they say.
2021-12-10 09:38
By: Bamdad Rajabi

Beauties of autumn at historic Golestan garden in Khorramabad

LORESTAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) – In autumn season, watching different colors in historical garden of 'Golestan' in Khorramabad, Lorestan province, can be tempting for any tourist and visitor who travels to this garden at this period of the year.
2021-11-06 00:29
VIDEO: Historical Imam Khomeini Mosque in Borujerd

TEHRAN, Sep. 06 (MNA) – Imam Khomeini Mosque of Borujerd is a large mosque in the centre of Borujerd, in the province of Lorestan, western Iran.
2021-09-06 10:04
Shirez Canyon, a great place for investment

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – Many experts believe that Shirez Canyon, situated 45 kilometers northeast of Kuhdasht city, in the heart of the Zagros Mountains in western Iran, is one of the most stunning attractions with a wealth of investment potentials.
2021-07-13 19:00
VIDEO: Breathtaking scenery of Gerit Waterfall in W Iran

TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA) – The Gerit Waterfall also known as Sarkaneh or Haft Cheshmeh, is a waterfall in the Khorramabad County, at the Village of Sarkaneh Abbasabad in the Papi District of Lorestan Province located in the west of Iran.
2021-07-10 18:17
Rescue helicopter crashes in W Iran

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – The director-general of the Iranian province of Lorestan Red Crescent said a Khuzestan air ambulance crashed in Aligudarz, in the western province on Saturday.
2021-06-19 13:43
VIDEO: 'Sarbazkhaneh' Mansion in Khorramabad

TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – 'Sarbazkhaneh' (barracks) Mansion is located in the historical part of the city of Khorramabad, near the Falakolaflak Castle and next to the Golestan garden. This building dates back to the first Pahlavi period.
2021-06-08 09:49
VIDEO: Keeyow Lake in Lorestan Province

TEHRAN, Jun. 03 (MNA) – Keeyow Lake is a natural lake in the northwest of Khorramabad in Lorestan Province, Iran. The lake has a seven-hectare area and a depth of 3 to 7 meters.
2021-06-03 18:40
VIDEO: Dreamy ‘Bisheh Garmeh’ waterfall in W Iran

KHORRAMABAD, May 22 (MNA) –The dreamlike "Bisheh Garmeh" waterfall is a less-known tourist attraction in southwest Dorud city, Lorestan province located along the Caesar River which is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in this western province.
2021-05-22 13:45
VIDEO: Nature with breathtaking view in Lorestan after rain

KHORRAMABAD, Apr. 03 (MNA) – After dazzling rainfall in spring season in Lorestan province, the nature of this province has taken on freshness with breathtaking view.
2021-04-03 15:42
VIDEO: Golden waterfall in Lorestan Province

TEHRAN, Mar. 18 (MNA) – Located in Khorramabad city, Golden waterfall is a masterpiece and one of the important tourist attractions of Lorestan Province.
2021-03-18 19:26
Unveiling ceremony of upgrading line of Armed Forces' tanks

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Defense Brigadier General Amir Hatami unveiled the upgrading line of the tanks of Armed Forces in Lorestan province on Thursday.
2020-08-13 23:00
Hatami unveils upgrading line of Armed Forces' tanks

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Defense Brigadier General Amir Hatami unveiled the upgrading line of the tanks of Armed Forces in Lorestan province on Thursday.
2020-08-13 15:02
By: Zahra Hosseini

Restoring historic ‘Falak-ol-Aflak’ fortress in W Iran

KHORRAMABAD, May 29 (MNA) – Repairing the deep cracks, created on walls of the centuries-old Falak-ol-Aflak Fortress after a medium-sized quake struck Iran’s western province of Lorestan on May 6, is underway.
2020-05-29 10:25
VIDEO: Restoring quake-hit Sassanid-era fortress in W Iran

LORESTAN, May 25 (MNA) – Deep cracks, created on walls of the centuries-old Falak-ol-Aflak Fortress after a medium-sized quake struck Iran’s western province of Lorestan on May 6, are getting repaired.
2020-05-25 21:00
Army Forces in Lorestan stage ‘Equality and Sincere Assistance Maneuver’

KHORRAMABAD, May 14 (MNA) – Under the framework of 'Equality and Sincere Assistance Maneuver', Army Forces in Lorestan province distributed 1,000 livelihood assistance packages among the needy people of Ardebil Province with the aim of helping those in need during the coronavirus pandemic.
2020-05-14 14:14
VIDEO: Earthquake leaves deep cracks on Sassanid-era fortress

KHORRAMABAD, May 07 (MNA) – Deep cracks have been created on walls of the centuries-old Falak-ol-Aflak Fortress after a medium-sized quake struck Iran’s western province of Lorestan on Wednesday. Located in Khorramabad, the capital of Lorestan, the fortress was hit by an earthquake of magnitude 5.1. The quake was at a depth of 7 km, and took place near the city of Firouzabad.
2020-05-07 19:40
Magnitude 5.1 quake jolts W Iran

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale hit Firouzabad county in Lorestan province at noon.
2020-05-06 13:13
Two drug smuggling gangs dismantled in Lorestan

TEHRAN, Apr. 11 (MNA) – Police forces of Lorestan Province, west of Iran, have dismantled two drug-trafficking gangs in the province in the last 24 hours.
2020-04-11 19:51
VIDEO: Flood hits Pol Dokhtar in Lorestan province

POL DOKHTAR, Feb. 26 (MNA) – Torrential rainfalls in the western city of Pol Dokhtar, Lorestan province, have flooded Kashkan River. Iran's Red Crescent Society (IRCS) personell are on high alert in the region.
2020-02-26 12:08
VIDEO: Flood highly probable to hit Poldokhtar

TEHRAN, Feb. 25 (MNA) – Torrential rain in the western city of Poldokhtar, Lorestan Province, has increased probability of flood to hit the region within the next 12 hours. Iran's Red Crescent Society (IRCS) forces are on high alert in the region.
2020-02-25 13:15
Falak-ol-Aflak: More than just a castle

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – Falak-ol-Aflak Castle is a historical castle located on a stony hillock in the midst of the city of Khorramabad. It is one of the world's architectural masterpieces which has always hosted domestic and foreign tourists every year.
2020-02-18 20:28