The vulnerability of Isfahan also highlights broader risks facing Iran’s cultural heritage. Sites such as Persepolis, the Achaemenid ceremonial capital; Pasargadae, home to the tomb of Cyrus the Great ...

The shallow water and exposed land of Lake Urmia, Iran create unusual shapes across the lake. Rocky ridges and small islands ...

Iran–Azerbaijan relations flare up as drone strikes hit Nakhchivan republic, triggering military alerts and reviving long-standing disputes over ethnicity, Israel ties, and regional corridors.

Israelis back Azerbaijan against Iran’s attacks, emphasizing solidarity with South Azerbaijanis seeking freedom.

Iranians are using a border crossing into Turkey as one of the only ways out during the war in Iran, with the country's airspace closed. A major influx of refugees has not yet materialized.

The images, part of a series called “Guardians of the Jungle,” were honored at the 2026 Sony World Photography Awards, Professional division.

US-Israel Iran War News Highlights: Emirates suspends all flights to and from Dubai until March 7 amid West Asia conflict. Spain has agreed to cooperate with the US military. President Trump expects ...

Israel’s military said it has begun a ‘broad wave of attacks’ across Iran, hitting missile launch sites and air defence ...

Energy infrastructure and ports around the Gulf are increasingly on the receiving end of Iranian drones and missiles.

The U.S. and Israel pummeled Iran early Saturday in an attack aimed razing the Islamic Republic’s nuclear ambitions and thwarting its efforts to influence the Middle East ...

Restoration and preparation work on the Jameh Mosque of Urmia is in its final stages as the site is being readied for evaluation for possible inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage list, a ...

Lake Urmia has recorded a 62 to 68-centimeter increase in water level compared with last year, marking a noticeable improvement, though officials warn the lake remains significantly below its ...