Lorestan Province

By: Mostafa Goodarzi

Snow blankets Delfan county in Lorestan province

DELFAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – The mountainous Delfan County in Lorestan province, west of Iran, has been whitened by snow.
2019-12-03 13:52
Police bust 3.5 tons of drugs in Lorestan Prov.

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – The anti-narcotics police of the Lorestan Province have seized 3.5 tons of different narcotics in the province in the eight months of the current year (from March 21 to November 22).
2019-11-26 15:59
Makhmal Kūh (Velvet Mountain) in Lorestan

LORESTAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) – Makhmal Kuh, literary meaning velvet mountain, is an eye-catching and popular mount that dominates Khorramabad, the capital of Lorestan province, western Iran. This beautiful area is located to the north of Khorramabad, in the valley of Makhmal Kuh. It is so called due to abundance of small stones and flowers in the way to the same.
2019-11-07 14:11
Destroying 1 ton of illicit drugs in Lorestan

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – The police forces of Lorestan Province, Iran destroyed 1 ton of illegal drugs in this western province on Wednesday.
2019-10-09 18:50
Drug trafficking bands dismantled in W Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – The police forces of Lorestan Province, Iran have busted two drug-smuggling circles in this western province.
2019-10-08 10:11
Spur winged plover spotted in Lorestan Prov.

TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – 36 Spur winged Plovers have been spotted near Gori Balmak wetland, Lorestan Province, west of Iran.
2019-09-07 16:25
By: Behnam Yousefi

Cham Chit Waterfall in Lorestan province

DORUD, Aug. 26 (MNA) – Cham Chit Waterfall has created one of the many charming sceneries of the western Iranian province of Lorestan. The waterfall flows through the heart of the Zagros Mountains in Dorud County. The height of Cham Chit is about 20 meters and it is supplied by over a hundred springs emanating from the mountains.
2019-08-26 12:17
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Falak-ol-Aflak: More than just a castle

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (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.
2019-08-24 15:38
Azna snowy tunnel in Lorestan province

AZNA, Aug. 03 (MNA) – Azna snowy tunnel in the city of Azna, western Lorestan province, is one of the unique tourist attractions of Iran. This 800-meter-long tunnel is naturally made under the snow and ice of Oshtorankuh Mountains. The tunnel hosts a large number of local and foreign tourists during summer.
2019-08-03 20:25
No Iranian drone downed in Strait of Hormuz so far: IRGC chief

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – IRGC top commander Salami officially announced that no Iranian drone has been downed in the Strait of Hormuz.
2019-07-24 17:45
Earthquake jolts 3 Iranian provinces

TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – Earthquake of 5.7 magnitudes shook Khouzestan and two other Iranian provinces of Hamedan and Lorestan on Monday morning.
2019-07-08 12:10
By: Behnam Yousefi

'Shirz' Canyon in Kuhdasht

KUHDASHT, Jun. 23 (MNA) – Shirz Canyon with its breathtaking tourist attraction sites is a canyon of geotouristic importance located 45 kilometers northeast of Kuhdasht in Lorestan, western Iran. The canyon is a favorite tourist spot during summer.
2019-06-23 16:44
'Crown imperials' on mountain slopes in Doroud

DOROUD, May 13 (MNA) – The mountain range of 'Rozestan' in Doroud, Lorestan province, offer one of the most beautiful and densest patches of fritillaria imperialis, or crown imperials. These apricot-orange pendant, bell-shaped flowers are native to Iran, Turkey, Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan and the Himalayan foothills. 'Imperialis', literally "of the emperor", refer to the large circle of golden flowers, reminiscent of an emperor's crown.
2019-05-13 17:12
By: Behnam Yousefi

Azgen wetland in Lorestan province

LORESTAN, May 13 (MNA) – Azgen wetland, located 25 kilometers south of Doroud in the western Iranian province of Lorestan, is one of the most beautiful destinations for springtime tourists. Diverse animal species, including brown bears, leopards, wolves, hogs, wild horses and mountain goats have added to the beauty of the region.
2019-05-13 10:50
By: Mohammad Karimi

Enchanting springtime landscapes of Kuhdasht in Lorestan province

KUHDASHT, May 10 (MNA) – Spring has turned the rural areas of Kuhdasht county, Lorestan province, into a breathtaking scene of widespread green fields covered by colorful flowers.
2019-05-10 13:14
VIDEO: Bisheh Waterfall in Lorestan province

KHORRAM ABAD, May 05 (MNA) – Bisheh Waterfall is one of the charming waterfalls in the western Iranian province of Lorestan. The waterfall flows through the heart of the Zagros Mountains in Khorram Abad County. The height of Bisheh is about 58 meters and it is supplied by over a hundred springs emanating from the mountains.
2019-05-05 15:38
By: Mohammad Karimi

Cultural festival in Lorestan province

KUHDASHT, May 04 (MNA) – The cultural festival of Lorestan was held in Kuhdasht County, Lorestan Province, Iran on Friday which included folk music, local cuisine, nomadic handicrafts exhibition and indigenous games.
2019-05-04 16:11
By: Ali Ghanbarlou

Beauties of Pol-e Dokhtar with breathtaking views

POL-E DOKHTAR, Apr. 23 (MNA) – Pol-e Dokhtar is one of the counties of Lorestan Province located in the south of the province. The county is named after a strong large bridge in the entrance to the city.
2019-04-23 18:09
By: Asghar Khamseh

Aerial photos of flood-hit areas in Khuzestan, Lorestan provinces

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – Latest aerial photos reveal the aftermath of the flood which hit Khuzestan and Lorestan provinces during the past two weeks.
2019-04-22 16:38
Gov. to pay for temporary housing of flood-hit families: Rouhani

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said the government will pay for temporary housing of the people in flood-affected areas of the country.
2019-04-20 11:52
Rouhani arrives in Lorestan prov. to visit flood-hit regions

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani arrived at Khorramabad Airport this morning to visit flood-hit areas of Lorestan province.
2019-04-20 10:04
By: Fatemeh Abedi

Custodian of Astan-e Quds Razavi visits flood-hit areas in Pol-e Dokhtar

POL-E DOKHTAR, Apr. 13 (MNA) – Hojjatoleslam Ahmad Marvi newly-appointed custodian of Astan-e Quds Razavi visited flood-hit areas in Pol-e Dokhtar, Lorestan province on Fri. and was briefed on the relief and rescue operations.
2019-04-13 12:47
By: Fatemeh Abedi

Rescue and relief teams in flood-hit Pol Dokhtar hold rally in support of IRGC

TEHRAN, Apr. 12 (MNA) – The Rescue and relief teams comprising military forces, who are assisting the people in flood-hit Pol Dokhtar county, Lorestan Province, held a rally on Friday morning to protest at the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) blacklisting by the United States.
2019-04-12 16:37
UN representative visits Lorestan’s flood-hit areas

TEHRAN, Apr. 10 (MNA) – UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative in Iran Ugochi Daniels arrived at Khorramabad, capital of Lorestan West province on Wednesday morning to visit the flood-affected areas and to investigate the damages.
2019-04-10 15:39
IDO head visits flood-hit areas in Lorestan

TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – Head of Islamic Development Organization (IDO) Mohammad Qomi visited flood-hit areas in Mamulan, Lorestan Province.
2019-04-08 22:48
By: Hamid Vakili

Aftermath of devastating flood in Lorestan province

MAMULAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – Various regions of Lorestan province, including Mamulan city, were hit by a severe flood last week. Now the flood has subsided in the region, leaving thick piles of mud behind.
2019-04-08 15:00
By: Ali Ghanbarlou

Relief, rescue services underway in flood-hit areas in Lorestan prov.

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – In the wake of recent devastating flood broke out in Lorestan province, all sub- and main roads in Lorestan province have damaged severely and relief and rescue manpower are making their utmost effort to solve concerned problems.
2019-04-07 11:21
By: Ali Ghanbarlou

Armed Forces officials’ meeting for flood-hit Lorestan prov.

KHORRAMABAD, Apr. 06 (MNA) – Chief of General Staff of Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri headed a meeting aimed to enhance coordination between different Armed Forces for rescue operations in flood-hit Lorestan province, west Iran. IRGC Ground Forces Commander Brigadier General Mohammad Pakpour and Commander of Iran's Army Ground Force Brigadier General Kioomars Heidari also attended the meeting.
2019-04-06 12:33
By: Ali Ghanbarlou

Army’s Air Force sends rescue aids to flood-stricken Lorestan prov.

TEHRAN, Apr. 05 (MNA) – Iranian Army’s Air Force sent a 41-ton rescue aid cargo to the flood-hit Lorestan province, western Iran, on Thursday night. The armed forces along with other rescue teams have been busy in the past days providing relief aid to the victims of the devastating flash floods across the country.
2019-04-05 16:57
By: Mohsen Tizhoosh

Aerial photos show scale of Pol-e Dokhtar flooding

LORESTAN, Apr. 04 (MNA) – A few days after the devastating flood in Pol-e Dokhtar County, western Lorestan province, thoroughfares and streets of the city are full of water, the issue of which has made rendering relief and rescue services to flood-hit people with difficulty. The flood has incurred serious damages to a large part of the city.
2019-04-04 13:08