Vice President Dhankhar to travel to Tehran for Iranian President Raisi's funeral

May 21, 2024

Raisi's body will be buried in his birthplace, Mashhad, on Thursday, Vice-President of the Republic, Mohsen Mansouri, announced.

Israeli authorities investigating antiquities theft discover Roman-era burial cave

May 24, 2023

The operation took place in Kfar Mashhad, where a burial cave containing several intricately decorated stone coffins, dating back approximately 1,850 years, was found.

Iran bans Afghan market vendors in Mashhad amid growing tensions

Dec 26, 2023

Afghan refugees advocate for diplomatic solutions and adherence to international laws to address the challenges they face.

Pakistan resumes direct flights to Iran's Mashhad after five-year gap

Dec 30, 2021

Islamabad [Pakistan], December 30 : Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has resumed direct flights to Iran's Mashhad, after a five-year gap in order to develop...

Iran carries out second public execution linked to anti-government protests

Dec 12, 2022

According to Iranian state television, protester Majidreza Rahnavard convicted for stabbing and killing two security agents, was hanged to death in public this morning...

One cleric dead, two wounded in knife attack at holy shrine in northeast Iran

Apr 06, 2022

Tehran [Iran], April 6 (ANI/Xinhua): One Iranian cleric was killed and two others wounded Tuesday in a knife attack at the courtyard of Iran's...