FNA | Reza Khanbabaei: A winter festival is being held in the northwestern Iranian province of Ardabil, the hub of snow and winter tourism in Iran. The Wakeful Winter Festival offers tens of programs including the unveiling of the countrys largest snowman, shooting competitions, making snow sculptures, playing local winter games, performing traditional ...

TEHRAN (Tasnim) The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) troops, army servicemen and Basij volunteer forces have joined rescue teams in Irans northwestern Ardebil province that has been hit by heavy snowfall, a local IRGC official said. The provinces IRGC, Army and Basij forces are fully prepared to counter the crisis caused by cold weather ...