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Iran Photos: Selected Media Images and Photo-Stories – Iran and its attractions through the lens of photographers. The best photos of Iran’s nature, culture, traditions, history, tourism and daily life.

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An Iranian woman has turned her home into a safe refuge for injured animals (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh - May 3, 2015

A photo gallery of injured domestic animals in the house of an Iranian woman who takes care of them with sheer kindness.

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Closing ceremony of international section of Fajr Film Festival (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh - May 3, 2015

Photos of the closing ceremony of the international section of the 33rd Fajr Film Festival in Tehran.

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A visit to a father on Father’s Day (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh - May 3, 2015

A photo gallery of a very old Iranian father who is visited by his children, grand and great grandchildren on Father’s Day.

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A horse farm in northeastern Iran (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh - May 3, 2015

A photo gallery of a horse farm in northeastern Iran where a physician breeds Turkmen thoroughbred horses in his free time.

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Persian Gulf Day, symbol of Iranian unanimity (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh - April 30, 2015

An aerial photo gallery of the Persian Gulf.

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Iranian sportswoman who is crazy about skydiving (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh - April 30, 2015

An exciting jump from a plane is the only sport which can get the Iranian girl’s adrenalin flowing.

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President Rouhani was warmly welcomed in Shiraz (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh - April 29, 2015

Snapshots of President Rouhani receiving a tumultuous welcome in Shiraz.

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At the Height of Tehran’s Tallest Flagpole

Fatemeh Askarieh - April 27, 2015

You may be interested in seeing some wonderful photos of Tehran, Iran's capital, taken from the top of its tallest flagpole!

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History Show Focusing on Seljuq Dynasty in Isfahan

IFP Editorial Staff - April 27, 2015

Snapshots of a theater festival aimed at educating people in Isfahan on the Seljuq Dynasty through theatrical performances.

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Iran in Photos: Isfahan History Show

IFP Editorial Staff - April 26, 2015

Troupes reenact the memories of the historical city of Isfahan in central Iran.

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World Tai Chi, Qigong Day observed in Tehran

Fatemeh Askarieh - April 26, 2015

A Tehran park hosts a ceremony to observe World Tai Chi and Qigong Day.

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Street theater festival in Tehran to mark Labor Week

Fatemeh Askarieh - April 26, 2015

A festival of stage performances in Tehran to mark the Labor Week.

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Iranians commemorate centennial of Armenian genocide (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh - April 25, 2015

Iranians hold a special ceremony to honor the memory of the Armenians who were murdered during World War I.

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International show-jumping competition in Iran (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh - April 25, 2015

Teenage jockeys jostled for the top prize at the first international horse jumping race in Tehran.

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Traditional collection of wheat ears and chaff (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh - April 25, 2015

Iranians in the south collect ears of wheat still in traditional ways.

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Nature Bridge in Tehran; the awarded structure of 2015

Fatemeh Askarieh - April 24, 2015

The curved path with variable width and changes in the slopes of the bridge slows down the users and creates a sense of mystery about the destination.

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