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Heavy rainfall revives Lake Urmia and Iran's other wetlands – some for first time in years

Heavy rainfall in recent weeks has revived Lake Urmia, as well as other water bodies, including Helleh, Miqan, Hoor al-Azim, Zarivar, Kani Barazan, and Gahar Lake, with some wetlands filling for the first time in decades as migratory birds return.

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IRAN TECH

Smarter fields, sweeter yields

In this episode, we travel to Khuzestan to explore how native bees and soil-borne bacteria are helping Iran's sugarcane industry fight pests and boost yields without relying on chemicals.

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Discover Iran: From literature to cinema to music, Khuzestan's rich artistic legacy 

Khuzestan, known mostly for its oil fields, is also a vibrant cultural hub whose writers, filmmakers, and musicians have profoundly influenced post-revolution Iran's artistic landscape.

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REPORTS

Khuzestan leads Iran oil production push

In southwestern Iran, Khuzestan stands as the country’s energy powerhouse, home to the largest share of Iran’s oil and gas reserves.

IRAN TODAY

Khuzestan: Iran’s untapped paradise

This episode looks at the history and various natural, economic, cultural and tourist attractions of Khuzestan, Iran's hidden treasure in West Asia.

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Discover Iran: Gondishapur, the site of world's first university and cradle of medical science

Gondishapur city in Khuzestan province was once a pioneering centre where science, philosophy, and medicine flourished.

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Discover Iran: How Khuzestan’s rivers and wetlands sustain nature and culture

In Khuzestan, rivers, wetlands, and lakes sustain rich biodiversity and centuries-old traditions, shaping both the natural environment and the cultural life of its people.

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Discover Iran: Khuzestan as Iran’s emerging renewable energy powerhouse

Khuzestan hosts Iran's largest fossil energy sources, but the province is also rich in renewable energy sources such as solar energy, biofuel, biomass, and wind energy.