Northern Iran

By: AmirAli Razzaghi

A fresh beautiful morning in rural areas

BEHSHAHR, Nov. 06 (MNA) – Here are photos of a rural area called ‘Gharib Mahalle’ in Behshahr, northern Mazandaran province, where its inhabitants live in peace far from the modern and industrial lifestyles.

By: Mehdi Hosseinnejadi

Rice harvest in Astara's paddy fields

ASTARA, Aug. 18 (MNA) – Farmers in Astara border city in the northern province of Gilan have started harvesting rice from the paddy fields.

By: Aref Fathi

Stunning Masal, a must-see destination

MASAL, Aug. 06 (MNA) – The city of Masal in Iran’s northern province of Gilan includes two parts of Masal and Shanderman which both feature the natural tourist attractions. The region is not dominated by villa constructors and dealers yet and has still preserved its beauty and peace. The beautiful city is a well-worth destination with over 70,000 hectares of forests and pastures.

By: Mohammad Dashti

Snow covers Ardabil in N Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – A late autumn snowfall covers the northern city of Iran, Ardabil, where the citizens experienced the record cold last night with temperature 19 degrees below zero.

By: Behnam Tofighi

Soostan Lagoon in Lahijan

LAHIJAN, Apr. 01 (MNA) – Soostan Lagoon is located at southeast of Lahijan city, north of Iran. Due to suitable climate, sweet water, vegetation and availability of food, it is home to various species of birds and fish. Convenient access, lush landscape, and beautiful, pristine scenery, have also turned the lagoon into a perfect tourist spot.

By: Razzaghi, Nasrollahi, Jafari

Feb. 11 rallies in northern Iran

TEHRAN, Feb. 10 (MNA) – Iranians of northern provinces including Mazandaran and Gorgan commemorated Islamic Revolution anniversary by holding rallies.

By: Majid Nikjoo

Autumn in Waz Forest

NOOR, Nov. 13 (MNA) – Waz Hyrcanian Forest of northern Iran has turned into a dreamlike woodland with colorful autumn leaves.

By: Milad Azimi

Military drill in northern forest

AMOL, Oct. 29 (MNA) – Mazandaran’s IRGC forces held a drill on Friday in region’s forest.

By: Siamak Seddighi

Fishing in Caspian Sea

TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) – Local fishermen of Iran's northern provinces began fishing on the shores of the Caspian Sea during early autumn days. Caspian's fishing season will continue till next March.

By: Milad Najjari

Heavy rain hits northern Iran

TEHRN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – Heavy rainfall during recent days in northern cities of Sari and Gorgan caused flooding in parts of the cities.

By: Shima Ahangari

Traditional rice harvest

TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – Farmers of Chardangeh region in Mazandaran province harvest the rice in traditional way without using any modern machinery every summer.

Flood takes northern provinces by surprise

GORGAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – Sudden torrential rains in northern provinces have struck cities with flooding in Gorgan, Golestan province. Houses were filled with mud and roads were washed off. In Mazandaran’s Nowshahr, a festival of handicrafts was also affected by flooding, sustains damages, September 02.