Lorestan Province
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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170 Kg of opium seized in Lorestan Prov.
TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – Police forces of Lorestan Province, west of Iran have seized 170 kilograms of illicit drugs in the last 24 hours in Khorramabad.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
