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Armenian cemetery in Isfahan, a potential tourist destination: official

TEHRAN—The centuries-old Armenian cemetery in the central province of Isfahan holds the potential to become a top tourist destination, the provincial tourism chief has said.

Nearly 120,000 Iranian-Armenian, foreign citizens, and scientists from more than 12 countries are buried in this cemetery during the past 400 years since New Julfa was formed,

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UN Rapporteur says greatly affected by impact of sanctions on Iranian patients

TEHRAN - The UN Human Rights Council’s Special Rapporteur has said she has been greatly affected by the impact of sanctions on Iranian citizens suffering from “genetic diseases” or “cancer”.

“What made a lasting impression on me was the impact of the sanctions on the health care system,” Professor Alena Douhan said in an interview with the website o

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Sri Lanka looks to attract tourists from Iran

TEHRAN - Sri Lanka is willing to deepen tourism times with Iran, Daily News reported on Monday.

Ways to promote tourism were discussed by Iranian Ambassador to Sri Lanka Hashem Ashja’zadeh with Ports, Shipping, and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva on Friday, the report said.

Matters about airline services and the tourism sector of the two

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Medieval subterranean corridors found by accident

TEHRAN—A routine road construction project recently yielded a surprising discovery when crews unearthed mysterious subterranean tunnels near Shahr-e Belqeys (“City of Belqeys”) in northeast Iran.

“Remains of ancient underground corridors were discovered a few days ago during a road construction project in Bam village of Esfarayen county,” an expert

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U.S. arms manufacturers profiting greatly from Ukraine war - Tehran Times

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Syrian minister tours historical sites in southern Iran

TEHRAN—On Sunday, Syria’s Minister of Culture Lubanah Mshaweh visited a variety of historical sites in Shiraz and its surroundings in southern Iran, IRNA reported.

Historically, Persepolis has been a center for developing national cultural ties, showcasing many aspects of women’s and human rights, the minister said.

In addition to enhancing human