Simorgh

2024-12-11 21:22

Iran's Simorgh aircraft celebrates first flight over Persian Gulf

TEHRAN – Iran's new homegrown light transport aircraft, Simorgh, showcased its capabilities with a successful flight on Wednesday at the airshow on Kish Island in the Persian Gulf.

2024-12-06 22:30

Iran debuts first homegrown space tug, breaking payload lift-off record

TEHRAN – Marking a momentous leap in its space endeavors, Iran successfully launched its heaviest-ever payload into space early Friday using the homegrown Simorgh satellite launch vehicle (SLV).

2024-10-22 19:39

Maestro Farhad Fakhreddini to conduct “Simorgh” concert after ten-year hiatus

TEHRAN- The latest work of veteran Iranian composer and conductor Farhad Fakhreddini, titled “Simorgh,” will premiere on November 20 at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall, marking Fakhreddini’s return to the stage after a decade away.

A folio of Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh (the Book of Kings)

2024-07-10 18:25

Discover the heart of ancient Persia through its mythological creatures

TEHRAN – The realm of ancient Persian mythology is full of vibrant tales of mythological creatures that reflect glimpses of civilization’s core values, fears, and hopes.

2024-05-06 22:07

Taha Behbahani’s bird sculptures on show at Art Center

TEHRAN-An exhibition of artworks by the veteran artist Taha Behbahani is underway at Art Center Gallery in northern Tehran.

2024-01-30 21:46

Iran to continue developing indigenous aerospace technologies

TEHRAN – The spokesman for the Ministry of Defense's Aerospace sector has underscored the significance of the developments in this field, emphasizing that Iran's progress in aerospace is entirely self-reliant, free from dependence on other nations.

2023-12-13 20:25

Iran's Defense Ministry advances 'Sarir' satellite launcher for space exploration program

TEHRAN- The Iranian Defense Ministry aims to reach geostationary orbit with the 'Sarir' satellite launcher in its space exploration endeavors, according to a spokesperson.

2023-08-21 23:19

Iran to unveil indigenous unmanned plane in near future

TEHRAN- In the next months the Defense Ministry intends to unveil the unmanned Qaher-313 (Conqueror-313) stealth fighter aircraft, an official from the Iranian Defense Ministry announced on Monday.

2023-05-31 21:38

Iranian-built Simorgh aircraft conducts test flight

TEHRAN- The Iranian defense minister has said a transit aircraft built locally has successfully completed a flight test.

2022-12-12 22:18

Iran’s Simorgh ready to fly

TEHRAN - Head of the Iran Aviation Industries Organization (IAIO), General Afshin Khajeh Fard, has announced that Iran will become a powerhouse in producing passenger aircraft in the coming 3 years, adding that the Simorgh light transport aircraft has underwent changes to become a taxi and is ready to lift off.