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Iranian colonel: We are ready to respond to threats

Tehran, IRNA – A senior military official in Iran’s northern province of Gorgan says members of his bridge are ready to respond to threats imposed by enemies against the Islamic Republic.
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Photo: Rahele Hesari

Alangdarreh sightseeing

Alangdarreh Forest Park is a beautiful destination for tourists in northern Iran, located just 5 kilometers away from Gorgan city. Alangdarreh park is known for its outstanding views and picturesque scenery during the autumn season. The park is surrounded by towering trees and is the perfect place to listen to the voices of nature and admire the textures of the jungle. Tourists can enjoy the beauties of the park during all seasons of year, but autumn has the most beautiful sightseeing for visitors.
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Gorgan Gulf in northern Iran

An operation of directing water to the Gorgan Gulf in the northern Iranian province of Golestan started on November 22, 2023, in the presence of a group of provincial officials. (IRNA photos/Mohammad Ataei)
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Technical failure behind crash of defense system in north Iran

Tehran, IRNA – The Iranian Defense Ministry spokesperson has announced that the malfunction of a defense system in a city in the north of the country led to the crash of the military system under the test after diverting from its original path.
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Traditional Dast-e Choobi ritual in Muharram in north Iran

Dast-e Choobi is a traditional ritual annually performed by people in Gorgan, in northern Iran, on the eve of the of 12th of Muharram – the first month of Islamic year – to mourn the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS), who was martyred along his companions in the 10thof Muharram in Karbala in 680 CE. During the ceremony, the mourners walk as they raise a long wood with one hand and hit their chest. (IRNA photos/Raheleh Hesari/July 30, 2023)
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Iran's support for red deer pays off, new calf born

Gorgan, IRNA – The birth of a red deer in Ghorogh Forest Park, in Gorgan, in northeast Iran, has raised hopes that efforts meant to protect the rare species, which is under threat due to habitat destruction and overhunting, have paid off.
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Festival of Culture, Ethnic Groups in Northern Iran

The photo album depicts the 15th edition of the Festival of Culture and Ethnic Groups in Gorgan city, Golestan Province, Iran. November 12, 2022. IRNA/ Rahele Hesari
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Colorful blossoms in Gorgan; northern Iran

By the arrival of spring, nature revives and flaunts its beauties as the trees are green and in full blossoms, in Gorgan city; northern Iran. March 12, 2022. IRNA/Hamidreza Nodijeh.
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Nat'l kabaddi competitions in northern Iran

Iran's men's championship kabaddi competition in the adult age category is held with the participation of 27 teams in 2 regions in Gorgan, Golestan province, Iran. October 12, 2021. IRNA/ Ali Asghar Ghezelsafloo
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