Iran in Pictures

Tehran Museum of Music (PHOTOS)

The museum opened its door to the public in 2009 to preserve the country’s national heritage.

Wildlife Census in national park (PHOTOS)

During the census-taking a number of poachers were apprehended.

President Rouhani welcomes participants in GECF summit (PHOTOS)

Among others, presidents of Bolivia, Russia, Equatorial Guinea, Nigeria, Venezuela, Iraq and Turkmenistan attended the summit of Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF).

Objects of historical interest seized in Tehran (PHOTOS)

The objects, including gold jewelry, silver coins, a seal that dates back to the Sassanid era, and figurines, were seized in three sting operations which led to the arrest of six smugglers.

Heads of state arrive in Tehran for GECF summit (PHOTOS)

Presidents of Bolivia, Russia, Equatorial Guinea, Nigeria, Venezuela, Iraq and Turkmenistan are among foreign dignitaries who have arrived in Tehran.

Iran’s Time Museum (PHOTOS)

A large number of bedside clocks as well as pocket and wrist-watches are on display at the museum.

Migratory birds arrive in northern Iran (PHOTOS)

The migratory birds arrive from Siberia in autumn to spend the winter in northern Iran which has milder weather.

Breathtaking fall scenery in Botanical Garden (PHOTOS)

The garden, which is 145 hectares in area, is the largest in the Middle East.

Tochal Piste officially opens in Tehran

The snow-covered slopes of Tochal are used by a lot of skiers in the capital every winter.

Remarkable desert formations in southeastern Iran

Every corner of the desert is home to archeological sites dating back to the fourth millennium B.C. and the Islamic.

Norwegian ambassador joins saffron farmers in northeastern Iran (PHOTOS)

On a visit to the town of Khusf, which is known for its quality saffron, the Norwegian ambassador to Iran helped farmers gather their crops.

Trips across deserts by nomads in northeastern Iran (PHOTOS)

Over 100 nomadic families travel from northeastern Iran to spend the winter in Semnan Province.

Farmers clearing once brimful water canals (PHOTOS)

The tradition has not drifted into oblivion, the region has been in the grip of an 18-year dry spell though.

Iranians show solidarity with French (PHOTOS)

Candles were lit and flowers were laid outside the French embassy in Tehran in honor of those killed in terrorist attacks in Paris.

Barberry collection in South Khorasan Province (PHOTOS)

A vast area in South Khorasan is under cultivation and the barberry crop is expected to grow this year.

Great female pool player (PHOTOS)

The Iranian pool player has been practicing hard to represent Iran in overseas championships.

A mosque unearthed in the desert (PHOTOS)

Rig Mosque, an ancient site of worship which dates back centuries, have been dug up in central Iran.

Pottery workshops in western Iran (PHOTOS)

Craftsmen in the western town of Lalejin create amazing earthenware graced with delicate and colorful images.

Exhibition of tribal hand-woven rugs (PHOTOS)

An exhibition of rugs woven by tribal people has opened in Arak, the capital of Markazi Province. More than 150 items aged between 30 and...

Natural beauty of autumn in northeastern Iran (PHOTOS)

The scenic beauty of the park in autumn is awe-inspiring.

Pomegranate Festival in southern Iran (PHOTOS)

The festival was aimed at promoting the great potential of Arsanjan in pomegranate production.

Water makes much-anticipated comeback to dried up Zayandehrood River (PHOTOS)

Flow of water in Isfahan’s famous river has injected new life to the city.

Fall in western Iran (PHOTOS)

Misty mountains and grounds covered with colorful leaves are just part of scenic beauty that nature puts on show in fall in the city of Kermanshah.

Floods in western Iran (PHOTOS)

Land subsidence, flooded streets and floating cars were only part of what driving rains caused in the western city of Ilam.

Saffron harvest season in northeastern Iran (PHOTOS)

It is harvest season in the northeastern province of Khorasan Razavi where saffron farmers are working hard to collect their crop.

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