Iran in Pictures

Ozbaki Hill (PHOTOS)

Ozbaki Hill is only known for being the origin of the first man-made adobe handed over to the United Nations.

The gymnastics boy wonder from Iran aged two (PHOTOS)

New gymnastics boy wonder Arat Hosseini, two, is already able to perform the complicated poses after taking up the sport when he was just nine months old.

Aali Mohammad Valley; Amazing Phenomenon in Qeshm Island

Aali Mohammad Valley, located in the western part of Qeshm island, spans along a north-south line. This amazing Natural phenomenon attracts many tourists every year.

Search and rescue dog training course (PHOTOS)

Seventy-two sniffer dog trainers from across the country attended the course.

Besieged by selfies (PHOTOS)

Some psychologists believe snapping too many selfies might be a symptom of a mental problem such as narcissism.

Biglar Beigi Tekyeh (PHOTOS)

A massive mirror hall on the western flank of the yard is graced with remarkable interior designs and a lot of inscriptions.

Light concert at Tehran’s Azadi Tower (PHOTOS)

A projection mapping light installation was performed by German artist Philipp Geist at Tehran’s Azadi Tower on Saturday.

Iran welcomes home bodies of Mina victims (Photos)

State and military officials have attended a ceremony to welcome home the bodies of Mina tragedy victims.

Camps of Worriers outside Iranian parliament (Photos)

A small group of the former president’s supporters have staged a sit-in outside parliament to protest against the conclusion of the Iran nuclear deal.

Mohammadabad Caravanserai (PHOTOS)

The caravanserai was registered on the list of Iran’s national monuments on October 31, 1998.

School year officially starts for Afghan students in Iran (PHOTOS)

Photos of the reopening of a school for Afghan children after the Leader ordered that no Afghan migrant should be denied education in Iran.

Statue of peace, a journey from Persepolis to Rome and back (PHOTOS)

The Statue of Penelope unearthed in Persepolis along with its three Roman counterparts is on display at the Iranian National Museum.

Umbilical Cord Blood Processing Bank (PHOTOS)

The Umbilical Cord Blood Processing Bank preserves the umbilical cord blood of newborns in case it is needed in the future.

Iranian President in New York (PHOTOS)

President Rouhani had a very busy schedule in New York on Monday.

School for migrant children in Qom (PHOTOS)

More than 100 migrant children, mostly Afghans, who come from different corners of Qom, are studying in this school.

Lunar eclipse in Iran (PHOTOS)

The eclipse featured the closest full moon of the year.

Windcatchers in central Iran

Kashan, a city in Isfahan Province, is home to windcatchers which used to act as ventilators.

Chair exhibition (PHOTOS)

The chair exhibition which opened on September 25 runs for two weeks.

Moving in the same direction (PHOTOS)

Many Tehran commuters share a car on a daily basis heading in the same direction.

Street theater in Tehran (PHOTOS)

A play which shows the long wait of a mother whose son has been martyred at war is on stage at Tehran’s Daneshjou Park for ten nights.

Back to school in photos

More than 13 million students went to schools across Iran on September 23.

Asiatic cheetah on the prowl

Kooshki was handed over as a gift by a hunter to the Environment Protection Organization when he was a cub.

President Rouhani on hand for opening of subway line (PHOTOS)

Line 3 of the capital's subway is now the longest metro line in the entire Middle East.

Jalaleddin Castle in northeastern Iran (PHOTOS)

The centuries-old castle is perched on a hill in North Khorasan Province.

Iran-France joint conference (PHOTOS)

Iran and France held a joint economic conference in a Tehran hotel.

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