Skip to main content

The choreography of cruelty Rafahs trial reopening and the performance of siege

· 3 min read

The choreography of cruelty: Rafah's ‘trial’ reopening and the performance of siege​

TEHRAN – The Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt reopened on Sunday “on a trial basis” after being nearly completely sealed for more than two years under the Israeli blockade. The limited reopening, announced by Israeli authorities, underscores the ongoing control Israel exercises over Palestinian life, even amid a so-called ceasefire.

The choreography of cruelty: Rafah's ‘trial’ reopening and the performance of siege

Restoration of Russian fortress on Ashuradeh Island begins

· 4 min read

Restoration of Russian fortress on Ashuradeh Island begins​

TEHRAN--In line with development of tourism infrastructure and attracting national and foreign capital, the restoration of historical Russian fortress on Ashuradeh Island, in the Miankaleh peninsula, west of Bandar Torkaman in northern Iran, has begun, so that the area can be introduced as one of the tourist attraction hubs in northern Iran.

Restoration of Russian fortress on Ashuradeh Island begins

Discover worlds longest qanat an ancient masterpiece of water management in Yazd

· 4 min read

Discover world's longest qanat, an ancient masterpiece of water management in Yazd​

TEHRAN -- As one of the oldest and longest qanats (ancient underground water networks) in the world, Yazd province's Zarech qanat (aqueduct) is a shining symbol of Iranian ingenuity in adapting to nature and providing water in the dry desert climate.

Discover world's longest qanat, an ancient masterpiece of water management in Yazd