Sunday, December 21, 2025

Iran in Pictures

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Spring in Neyshabur

Neyshabur or Nishapur is a city in Khorasan Razavi province, east of Iran. The region, situated in a fertile plain at the foot of the Binalud Mountains, is quite pleasing to tourists in spring.

Tehran Terrorist Attacks in Photos

The Wednesday terrorist attacks on the Iranian Parliament and the mausoleum of Imam Khomeini in Tehran finished after all terrorists were killed.

Farmers in Northern Iran Start Harvesting Borage

It has been a month that local farmers in the northern Iranian province of Gilan have started harvesting the medicinal herb borage, which is also known as starflower.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Sattarkhan Reservoir

The reservoir created by the Sattarkhan dam on the Aharchay river in northwestern Iran not only supplies water for citizens of Ahar and the suburbs, but also irrigates 12,000 hectares of gardens around the lake.

Golestan Palace in Tehran Showcases Its Antique Carpets

An exhibition of antique carpets and rugs belonging to the historical Golestan Palace in the Iranian capital is underway in the palace for the first time.

Shoy Waterfall, Largest of Its Kind in Middle East

Shoy Waterfall, which is located near the city of Dezful in southwestern Iran, is the biggest natural waterfall in the Middle East.

Kermanshah: Iranian Metropolis with Historical Attractions

The city of Kermanshah in western Iran is home to magnificent tourist attractions, including ancient monuments.

Stunning Ceilings of Iranian Mosques

Iranian mosques, particularly their ceilings and tiling, have always been a subject of great interest for tourists and photographers.

Tourists Visiting Revived Lake Urmia in NW Iran

Thanks to the efforts made in the past few years, Lake Urmia in northwestern Iran is being gradually revived, bringing more tourists to a body of water that had shrunk to 10% of its former size.

Shrine of Prophet Khaled in Northeastern Iran

The shrine of pre-Islamic prophet Khaled Nabi in northeastern Iran is a beautiful place surrounded by a strange cemetery.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Kordestan Province

Kordestan province in western Iran is widely known for its beautiful landscapes, the unique architecture of its villages, and its historic buildings and monuments.

Nomadic Life in Western Iran

Thousands of nomads are still living in various parts of Iran, particularly the western and southern parts of the country. Ilam Province in western Iran is one of the favourite destinations of nomads.

Parks in Tehran Decorated with Colourful Tulips

Parks and streets in Tehran have been festooned with beautiful tulips since the beginning of spring in the Iranian capital city.

New Look of Tehran’s 30th Tir Street More Appealing to Tourists

30th TirStreet is among the oldest and original historical places in Tehran which has recently attracted greater attention to itself as a tourist attraction due to a number of changes and renovations it has undergone.

Christians in Tehran Celebrate Easter

Hundreds of Iranian Christians on Sunday celebrated Easter at Saint Gregory the Illuminator (Surp Grigor Lusavoritch) Church in Tehran.

Spring in Baharestan, North of Iran

Baharestan is a village in northern Iranian province of Guilan. The province is next to the Caspian Sea and enjoys attractive natural sites.

Two-Millennia-Old Underground City Unearthed in Iran

After more than a decade of excavations, archaeologists unearthed a two-millennia-old subterranean city in Iran’s Samen, Hamedan Province.

Early Days of Spring in Iran’s Ardabil

Ardabil is an attractive region located in northwestern Iran, bordering the Republic of Azerbaijan, and the Iranian provinces of East Azarbaijan, Zanjan, and Gilan.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Old City of Hamadan

Hamadan, or Hamedan, in central west of Iran is believed to be among the oldest Iranian cities and one of the oldest ones in the world.

Beauty of Spring in Iran’s Gorgan

Gorgan, the provincial capital of Golestan province in northeastern Iran, is next to the Caspian Sea and enjoys attractive natural sites.

Grand Mosque of Urmia: An Architectural Masterpiece

The Grand Mosque of Urmia in northwestern Iran is considered an architectural masterpiece dating back to hundreds of years ago.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Kerman Province

Kerman province in southeastern Iran is home to numerous tourist attractions annually visited by thousands of tourists, particularly during Nowruz holidays.

Iranian People Preparing for Nowruz

As we approach the end of winter and the beginning of the new season, Iranian people are preparing themselves to welcome Nowruz and celebrate the Persian New Year.

Iranian People Celebrate Persian Fire Festival

Charshanbe Soori is a prelude to Nowruz (the Iranian New Year), and is celebrated with firework displays and the jumping over of fires. Mixed nuts and berries are also served during the celebration.

Plaza Opened in Heart of Square in Central Tehran

In a ceremony attended by Tehran Mayor Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, the plaza of Valiasr Square was unveiled. The square is one of the major...

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