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Fighter jet flying low caused loud blast sound in Iran’s Semnan: Source

Semnan, IRNA – A loud blast heard in the city of Garmsar in Iran's northern Semnan province on Monday was caused by a fighter jet breaking the sound barrier, a source has said.
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Iran's Semnan possible tourist hub of Int’l Tourism Alliance of Silk Road Cities

Semnan, IRNA – The city of Semnan, in north central Iran, became a founding member to the International Tourism Alliance of Silk Road Cities as the alliance was formed on September 1, 2023.
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Iran’s labor minister urges probe into mine explosion that killed 6

Shahrud, IRNA – Iran’s Minister of Cooperatives, Labor, and Social Welfare Solat Mortazavi has urged a probe into a mine explosion in one of the tunnels of a coal mine in Tazare Damghan in the northern province of Semnan on Sunday that left 6 miners dead.
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Semnan Gas Transmission Company holds passive defense maneuver

An extra-organizational passive defense maneuver was held on August 15, 2023, with the participation of Semnan Gas Transmission Company, Medical Emergency Center, Safety and Fire Department, Traffic Police, and Semnan Police Force, with a scenario of sabotage and explosion signal of the 48-inch transmission line. (IRNA photos/Ali Abak)
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Persian melon harvest in Iran’s Semnan

Photos published on July 22, 2023, show farmers harvesting Persian melons in Iran’s central province of Semnan. (IRNA photos/Ali Abak)
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Int’l Office of Semnan University started its activities in Georgia

Semnan, IRNA – The International Office of Semnan University of Medical Sciences has started its activities in Georgia, in collaboration with Georgian New Vision University, according to Chancellor of Semnan University of Medical Sciences and Health Services.
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Foroumad Grand Mosque in Iran's Semnan

Foroumad Grand Mosque, one of the old buildings of a village of the same name in Iran’s central province of Semnan, is seen in a photo series on July 10, 2023. The mosque dates back to seventh century of the solar Hijri calendar. (IRNA photos/Ali Abak)
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Taherian House; a national treasure being restored

Images published by IRNA on Tuesday show the historical Taherian House, a cultural heritage site in north-central Iranian city of Semnan. (IRNA photos/ Ali Abak)
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2 martyred, 3 injured at explosion of an IRGC arms depot in Damghan

Semnan, IRNA - The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) base in Damghan county of Semnan province in a statement reported an incident at one of its weapons depots, saying that two IRGC personnel were martyred and three others were injured.
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2 cheetah cubs discovered in Iran’s Turan Park

Semnan, IRNA – Two female cheetah cubs have been found in the Turan National Park, improving hopes for the increase of the population of the species, an Iranian official said.
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Semnan University hosting first national AI conference

Semnan, IRNA – The first national conference on artificial intelligence and intelligent processing is held at Semnan University from August 31 to September 1.
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First rosewater festival in Semnan

Semnan, IRNA – The Iranian city of Semnan, 216 km east of the capital Tehran held its first festival to make rosewater at the Pour-Hosseiniha historical and health tourism house.
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Spring blooms in north of Iran

Blooms herald arrival of spring, which usually starts in Iran March 20. Photo shows a garden in a village in south of Semnan Province, north central Iran, March 12, 2022. IRNA/Ali Akbar Bandari
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Ahovan mud-brick caravanserai in Semnan, Iran

The photo album depicts Ahovan mud-brick caravanserai which is located 42 kilometers away from Semnan Province, Iran. The caravanserais were made of stone and Sarooj. It has 26 rooms around the yard. Semnan, Iran, January 19, 2022. IRNA/ Mohammad Reza Moradbeiki
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Iran documentary receives award from Vesuvius Int'l Film Fest

Semnan, IRNA – Iranian documentary 'Morad' directed by Roohollah Fakhroo grabbed best director award from Vesuvius International Film Festival.
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One-millennium-old castle in northern Iran

A dual castle dating back to one thousand years ago is located in Pachenar, north central Iranian province of Semnan. The old castle is outstanding due to its thick high walls. Pachenar dual castle has someday been one of most important military and defense places in Semnan. The castle is 13 meters high. Semnan, north centeral Iran, November 21, 2021. IRNA/Ali Akbar Bandari
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Iran not to leave negotiation table: President Raisi

Semnan, IRNA - President Ebrahim Raisi in Semnan on Thursday emphasized that Iran would pursue a policy of simultaneous lifting and neutralization of sanctions, saying that the people of Iran appreciate the smart and authoritative actions of the country's border guards.
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Jahanabad Caravanserai, a tourist attraction in northern central Iran

The photos show the rectangular old building of Jahanabad Caravanserai which is a tourist attraction 60 km from Meyami (known as the land of caravanserais) in Semnan Province, northern central Iran. October 19, 2021. IRNA/Ali Aqaei
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Qusheh historical bath; tourist resort in central Iran

Qusheh Bathhouse is a historical bath, dating back to the Qajar dynasty (ruling Iran 1789 to 1925). This historical bathhouse along with the adjoining Caravansary are nowadays major attractions in Semnan Province. Qusheh is a village in Damghan County, Semnan Province, north-central Iran. , October 10, 2021. IRNA/ Abed Mirmasoumi.
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Parthian clay rhyton discovered in Semnan, Iran

Tehran, IRNA – In the third season of archaeological excavations in an Iron age cemetery in Iran’s Semnan Province, a Parthian Empire era clay rhyton shaped in the form of wild goat was discovered.
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Semnan cultural passages to boost tourism industry

Semnan, May 26, IRNA - Ancient city of Semnan in north central Iran is rich in artistic and cultural works; therefore, setting up cultural passages seems to be necessary to revitalize tourism industry.
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