Bushehr

  • Vessel seized in southern Iran carrying smuggled product

    Vessel seized in southern Iran carrying smuggled product

    Bushehr, IRNA – A vessel has been seized off the coast of Bushehr province in southern Iran on charges of transporting smuggled goods, the border guards commander of the province has said.

  • Abpakhsh Grove in south Iran

    Photo: Afsaneh Jafari

    Abpakhsh Grove in south Iran

    The city of Abpakhsh, located in Iran’s southern province of Bushehr, is one of the tourist hubs of the province, which attracts a large number of visitors from across the country in winter. One of the city’s tourist attractions is its grove, which is regarded as the longest road with palm trees in southern Iran. The Abpakhsh Grove’s irrigation system, using water from Shapour and Dalaki rivers, is the oldest one in Iran, which was built by German experts 82 years ago. In addition to its natural beauty, Abpakhsh Grove offers edible products and handicrafts made from its palm trees.

  • Iran to plant one billion trees in southern province

    Photo: Afsaneh Jafari

    Iran to plant one billion trees in southern province

    The efforts to plant mangrove seedlings will start with the help of people and the Provincial Environment Department on December 14 in Bushehr province, Iran.

  • Iran’s South Pars gas field generates $130 mln daily

    Iran’s South Pars gas field generates $130 mln daily

    Bushehr, IRNA – According to Zargham Heidarieh, an official from Bushehr province, southern Iran, Iran’s South Pars Gas Field (SPGF) generates $130 million per day.

  • Plantation of mangrove saplings in southern Iran

    Plantation of mangrove saplings in southern Iran

    In 2009, the Bushehr University of Medical Science planted mangrove saplings in a laboratory, and then they were planted near residential buildings. After a while, 24,000 saplings were planted on Qeshm Island and the entrance of Bushehr city, all of which have turned into trees. Then, Rashad Moradi, an Iranian environment activist, planted over 150k mangrove saplings. Mangrove forests can help stabilize the coastline ecosystem and reduce erosion. (IRNA photos published on December 5/Afsaneh Ja’fari)

  • Basij forces gathering in Mashhad

    Basij forces gathering in Mashhad

    Basij forces gathering was held on November 25, 2023, on the occasion of Basij Week with the presence of 12,000 Basij forces in Mashhad on Friday. (IRNA photos/Mohsen Bakhshandeh)

  • Concert held in in southern Iran

    Concert held in in southern Iran

    The No-Nava music band held a concert on November 21, 2023, at the 9th Dey Art and Cultural Complex in Iran's southern city of Bushehr. (IRNA photos/Afsaneh Ja’fari)

  • Dragon boat contests in south Iran

    Dragon boat contests in south Iran

    Dragon boat competitions were held in the southern city of Bushehr on the occasion of national physical education and sport week as of October 18, 2023, across Iran. (IRNA photos/Afsaneh Jafari)

  • Farmers harvest Zahidi dates in Bushehr

    Farmers harvest Zahidi dates in Bushehr

    Farmers in Talheh Village, Bushehr province, harvest Zahidi dates (Qasab) from their beautiful palm groves in autumn. Zahidi is a cultivar of dates planted in some areas of Iran. It is recognized by its light brown skin. This medium-sized, semi-dry date is renowned for its exceptional sweetness.(IRNA photos/Afsaneh Jafari)

  • Iran's Bushehr hosts 3rd tourism festival

    Iran's Bushehr hosts 3rd tourism festival

    The third tourism festival of Bushehr was held at Shoghab Park in the southern province of Bushehr on Thursday. Training for pedal and dragon boats, sea cruises, jet skiing, health and wellness stations, fishing competitions, and kite flying contests were among the different sections of the tourism festival. (IRNA photos published on September 29/Afsaneh Ja’fari)

  • Shrimp from Persian Gulf in Bushehr market

    Shrimp from Persian Gulf in Bushehr market

    From late August, Iranian fishermen are granted permission to harvest shrimp from the waters of the Persian Gulf. As the boats return to the docks along the coast of Bushehr port city in southern Iran, eager customers flock to the fish market in the early morning hours, seeking to purchase fresh shrimp at favorable prices. Renowned for its exceptional quality, the region's pink shrimp is highly sought-after. (IRNA photos/Afsaneh Ja’fari)