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The meeting is being presided by Iran's President Hassan Rouhani, and representatives of all entities responsible for managing the flood across the country are attending.Provincial officials and decision makers are also participating in the meeting through video conference.The country is struggling with heavy rains in 28 provinces out of the …

Brigadier-General Kioumars Heydari said that the APCs are due to provide support to those trapped in floods where the height of water is too much. Heavy rainfalls over the past few days triggered flash floods and landslides in northern provinces of Golestan and Mazandaran. Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution …

Brigadier-General Vajihollah Jamshidi told IRNA defensive correspondent on Monday that Army forces were dispatched to the flood-stricken areas immediately after the floods. Heavy rainfall triggered flash floods in Shiraz on Monday morning which surprised the citizens and visitors in the major tourist destination in central Iran. Some 17 people have …

Speaking to IRNA, he said army forces equipped with mechanical instruments have been deployed in different locations to help people. A massive downpour has hit different provinces in Iran leading to huge humanitarian loses as well as properties.1430**2050 www.irna.ir

Immediately after the flood, one autobus ambulance along with 16 ambulances were sent to the scene of the incident to help people trapped in the flood, he said. Devastating floods incurred huge damages in various provinces this year putting the country's local official on full alert to help people in …

A total number of 66 visas were issued for foreign journalists and press staff for media work in Iran during the period. They were affiliated to 35 media from across the world, but most of them were from Afghanistan, France, US, UK, Sweden and Belgium.Spanish, Iraqi, Singaporian, Bulgarian, Egyptian, Vietnamese, …

Addressing the ceremony, Iran ambassador to Ecuador Saadat Aqajani underlined the importance of holding ceremonies like Nowruz and said many countries in Eurasia and the Central Asia like Turkey, Afghanistan and Tajikistan celebrate Nowruz.Referring to Andean New Year in Ecuador, he said the “Mushuk Nina” ceremonies are also held on …

Pateh is an Iranian traditional needlework folk art. It originated in and is largely associated with Kerman province, where it is produced by women.A wide piece of wool fabric (ariz) is needleworked with colored thread.Speaking to IRNA on Sunday, Hamid Mortazavi said that Shah Nematollah Vali Shrine is one of …

Addressing the ceremony, Iran Envoy to Hungary Gholam Ali Rajabi expressed his congratulations over Nowruz and stressed the political determination of both countries for developing bilateral relations.He also referred to cultural, scientific and academic cooperation as the main topics for promoting ties between Iran and Hungary. Rajabi described creating link …

Water is slowly receding in local rivers that were swollen with rainwater in recent days, Governer General of Mazandaran Ahmad Hosseinzadegan added in a crisis management meeting held in the region with the presence of First Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri.Jahangiri arrived in the flood affected regions on Saturady to personally …