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Tehran Auto Plaza seeks to turn the automotive world into a destination

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Tehran Auto Plaza seeks to turn the automotive world into a destination​

TEHRAN – For many motorists, a visit to a car showroom has a specific purpose: to inspect a vehicle, discuss a price and decide whether to buy. Tehran Auto Plaza is being developed around a broader idea, one in which the automobile becomes the starting point for a day of discovery, specialist services, social encounters and new experiences.

Tehran Auto Plaza seeks to turn the automotive world into a destination

Dozens of possible dinosaur footprints emerge in Iran researcher urges urgent documentation

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Dozens of possible dinosaur footprints emerge in Iran, researcher urges urgent documentation​

TEHRAN – A rock surface bearing dozens of possible dinosaur footprints has been exposed in Iran following a landslide, prompting a paleontologist to call for urgent scientific investigation and documentation to protect the traces from weathering and erosion.

Dozens of possible dinosaur footprints emerge in Iran, researcher urges urgent documentation

Jajarm offers budgetfriendly rural escape but rail links need improvement

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JAJARM, North Khorasan Province – With its quiet rural surroundings, historical railway station and proximity to protected natural areas, Jajarm has the potential to attract travelers seeking an affordable alternative to Iran’s busier tourist destinations. But poor railway facilities, limited train tickets and a shortage of visitor services remain major obstacles to turning that potential into a thriving tourism destination.

Jajarm offers budget-friendly rural escape, but rail links need improvement

Iranian crafter named AsiaPacifics top master of wood arts

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Iranian crafter named Asia-Pacific’s top master of wood arts​

TEHRAN – Iranian artist and sculptor Mohammad-Ali Vadood has been named the Top Master of Wood Arts in Asia and the Pacific at the 2025 China Asia-Pacific Furniture and Woodworking Industry Forum (CAPFA), according to Iran’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts.

Iranian crafter named Asia-Pacific’s top master of wood arts

Cultural officials reject Rubios remarks on Persian history at Athens Acropolis

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Cultural officials reject Rubio’s remarks on Persian history at Athens’ Acropolis​

TEHRAN – Joining Iranian political officials, several senior cultural figures, including the tourism minister, the head of the Iranology Foundation and the director-general of the National Museum of Iran, have criticized US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s remarks on ancient Persian history, saying historical civilizations should not be used to justify political hostility or threats of war.

Cultural officials reject Rubio’s remarks on Persian history at Athens’ Acropolis

Pezeshkian visits Tehran exhibition showcasing rural and nomadic achievements

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Pezeshkian visits Tehran exhibition showcasing rural and nomadic achievements​

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday visited the sixth exhibition of rural and nomadic achievements in Tehran, praising rural residents and nomadic communities for their contribution to the country’s production and supply of essential goods.

Pezeshkian visits Tehran exhibition showcasing rural and nomadic achievements

Book on history of vehicle license plates in Iran unveiled

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Book on history of vehicle license plates in Iran unveiled​

TEHRAN – A book tracing the history of vehicle license plates in Iran, from the arrival of automobiles to the introduction of the country’s national registration system, was unveiled on Saturday at the Mostazafan Foundation’s headquarters in Tehran.

Book on history of vehicle license plates in Iran unveiled

15 destinations to discover the soul of Iran

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15 destinations to discover the soul of Iran​

TEHRAN - Iran is a country of striking contrasts. In one journey, travelers can move from bustling historic bazaars to quiet desert towns, from ancient archaeological sites to misty Caspian forests and from the mountains of the Zagros to the warm waters of the Persian Gulf.

15 destinations to discover the soul of Iran