Islamic Republic's push to develop Shia holy city as a top Middle Eastern destination. [ dispatch ] Since the early 16th century, during the Safavid dynasty, the holy city of Qom has been a ...

JAMKARAN, Iran — Each Tuesday, thousands of people arrive here at dusk by car and bus. Beneath the twinkling lights of the blue-tiled mosque, they sit on carpets, following prayers broadcast over ...

The initiative seeks to capitalize on the unique cultural, historical, and natural attractions of these regions, fostering collaboration among local governments and the private sector to enhance ...

Reporting from Tehran and Beirut — Tens of thousands of opposition supporters took to the streets Monday in Iran’s main theological center and clashed with pro-government militiamen during the funeral ...

TEHRAN (Reuters) -- Opponents of Iran's most senior dissident cleric, Grand Ayatollah Hossein Ali Montazeri, stopped his memorial service in a tumultuous day in Qom today that saw huge protests and ...

Tens of thousands of opposition supporters took to the streets in Iran’s main theological center on Monday and clashed with pro-government militiamen during the funeral of the country’s top dissident ...