Iran in Pictures

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

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

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

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

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

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

A horse farm in northeastern Iran (PHOTOS)

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

Persian Gulf Day, symbol of Iranian unanimity (PHOTOS)

An aerial photo gallery of the Persian Gulf.

Iranian sportswoman who is crazy about skydiving (PHOTOS)

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

President Rouhani was warmly welcomed in Shiraz (PHOTOS)

Snapshots of President Rouhani receiving a tumultuous welcome in Shiraz.

At the Height of Tehran’s Tallest Flagpole

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

History Show Focusing on Seljuq Dynasty in Isfahan

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

Iran in Photos: Isfahan History Show

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

World Tai Chi, Qigong Day observed in Tehran

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

Street theater festival in Tehran to mark Labor Week

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

Iranians commemorate centennial of Armenian genocide (PHOTOS)

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

International show-jumping competition in Iran (PHOTOS)

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

Traditional collection of wheat ears and chaff (PHOTOS)

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

Nature Bridge in Tehran; the awarded structure of 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.

Tehran police seize narcotics, arrest dealers (PHOTOS)

Pictures of a police operation in Tehran in which drugs smugglers are captured.

100-plus ancient epigraphs return home from US (PHOTOS)

A photo gallery of the arrival home from the US of 108 Persian epigraphs dug out decades ago in Chogha Mish Hills in southern Iran.

Official opening of Asian-African Conference (PHOTOS)

A photo gallery of the opening ceremony of the 2015 Asian-African Conference in Jakarta with President Rouhani in attendance.

Workshops of fishing cages in Bushehr (PHOTOS)

A photo gallery of fishing cage workshops in southern Iran.

Steel bullions (PHOTOS)

Images of a production line at a steel mill in Iran.

Ambassadors present credentials to President Rouhani

Photos of meetings between President Rouhani and four new foreign ambassadors to Iran.

Zarif welcomes Venezuelan counterpart

The snapshots of a meeting between the Iranian and Venezuelan foreign ministers in Tehran.

Bakery staffed by women in eastern Iran (PHOTOS)

A photo gallery featuring hardworking Iranian women at work in a bakery whose staff is all women.

Afghan President greeted by Iranian officials (PHOTOS)

A photo gallery featuring the first official visit of the Afghan president to Iran.

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