West Azarbaijan
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Iran dismantles anti-Revolution groups' positions in northern Iraq
Orumieh, IRNA – Deputy commander of the Iranian forces in West Azarbaijan Brigadier General Majid Arjmandfar said in response to anti-Revolution forces' movements in Iranian common borders with northern Iraq, four positions of these groups were targeted by smart bullets.
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Iran dismantles terrorist team in West Azarbaijan province
Orumiyeh, IRNA – The Orumiyeh office of Intelligence Ministry has managed to identify and destroy a terrorist team in an area located between Piranshahr and Naqadeh cities in the south of country’s West Azarbaijan province.
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Latest situation of Lake Urmia in northwest Iran
Despite decrease in rainfall in recent months and increase in density of salt, the Lake Urmia is experiencing a stable situation. Lake Urmia began shrinking in the mid-2000s due to decades of longstanding drought spells and elevated hot summer temperatures. To save the lake, Iran started a joint project with the UN Development Program (UNDP) funded jointly by the Iranian and the Japanese governments in 2013. The revival efforts focused on redirecting rivers to irrigate farmland, thus avoiding use of water from the lake and the promotion of more sustainable farming methods. West Azarbaijan Province, northwestern Iran, August 24, 2021. IRNA/Taha Asgharkhani
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Iran security forces dismantle terror team in W Azarbaijan
Orumiyeh, IRNA - Hamzeh Seyed al-Shohada headquarters of the IRGC Ground Force said in a statement on Tuesday that their forces had confronted and dismantled a terrorist team in Bukan, West Azarbaijan Province, Iran.
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Climbers conquer Oshnavieh mountains in northwestern Iran
A group of mountaineers in Mahabad city conquered "Randoleh Mountain" of Oshnavieh County in West Azarbaijan Province. Mahabad, Iran, Jan 13, 2020. IRNA
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Iran dismantles network of int'l arms, drug traffickers
Tehran, Dec 6, IRNA – Iran's Ministry of Intelligence on Sunday announced the identification and arrest of the main members of the international arms, ammunition, and drug trafficking gang led by the two foreign nationals inside the country.
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Archaeological excavation in Gerd Ashvan historical mound discloses customs of 4th millennium BC
Tehran, Nov 15, IRNA – The second phase of archaeological excavation in Gerd Ashvan historical mound in the city of Piranshahr in northwestern Iran has led to revelation for some cultural traditions believed to have been practiced in the fourth millennium BC, the head of the archeological excavation team said.
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Autumn beauties in Miandoab County northwestern Iran
Autumn is the season when nature wears its most fascinating gown consisting of red, gold, orange, purple, brown, and green colors. These beautiful colors can attract every tourist in October, November, and December. What follows are IRNA’s photos of autumn in Miandoab city and Miandoab County, West Azerbaijan Province, Iran. November 7, 2020. IRNA/Zeinoabedin Sheikhi.
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Apple harvesting season begins in Iran
Apple harvesting began in 5,283 hectares of Miandoab gardens with a production forecast of 83,000 tons. Miandoab County, West Azarbaijan Province, Iran, October 5, 2020. IRNA
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West Azarbaijan Customs export some $1bn of commodities in six months
Orumiyeh, Oct 3, IRNA – Iran has exported some $1 billion of commodities from customs of border areas in West Azarbaijan Province over the first six months of the current Iranian calendar year (started on March 20, 2020), according to a local customs official.
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1.5b cubic meters of water to annually flow into Urmia Lake
Tehran, Sept 8, IRNA - Commander of the Khatam al-Anbia Construction Headquarters announced on Tuesday that about 1.5 billion cubic meters of water will annually flow into the famous Urmia Lake after completion of its revival plan.
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Flamingos caught in salt rescued in Urmia Lake
Six flamingo chicks unable to move on the western shore of Lake Urmia due to the salt crystals on their bodies were rescued by environmentalists. The level of the lake is now 1.272m and the volume of the water in Urmia Lake is now 5.3 billion cubic meters, that’s why around 20.000 flamingos have returned to the lake recently. Sept 5, 2020. IRNA/Taha Asgharkhani
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Tremor leaves no casualties or damages in NW Iran
Tehran, June 22, IRNA - Governor of Salmas Morteza Asghari said that a 4-magnitude earthquake jolted Shakaryazi village around Salmas district in West Azarbaijan province, on Monday morning with no damage or casualties, but more accurate information will be available after assessment of the specialized team.
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Urmia Lake level on rise to 1,272m
Orumiyeh, May 16, IRNA - The head of the provincial office of the Headquarters for Revival of Urmia Lake in West Azarbaijan province said on Saturday that level of Urmia Lake is still on rise, adding that the level of the lake is now 1,272m.
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70 million cubic meters of treated wastewater transferred to Lake Urmia
Water and Sewage Company of West Azarbaijan, in northwestern Iran, said on Wednesday that 70 million cubic meters of treated wastewater has been so far transferred to Lake Urmia, aiming at ultimately reaching 105 million cubic meters.
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Sultan Yaghoub Green Valley in western Iran
Naghadeh is a town in West Azerbaijan Province, Sultan Yaghoub Green Valley is 5 kilometers from Naghadeh city. There are many mineral springs in the highlands of this valley that are very therapeutically useful, This lush mountain is a resort to climbers from all over Iran every year. West Azerbaijan Province, March 29, 2020. IRNA/ Mehdi Rahnavard.
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NW Iran quake injures some people, one in critical condition
Orumiyeh, Feb 23, IRNA – The 5.7-Richter earthquake in city of Qotur has so far injured some people one of whom is in critical condition.