Iran in Photos

Tehran hosts Belgian pioneer artist’s works

A gallery in Tehran’s Museum of Contemporary Art has displayed conceptual art and paintings by Belgian artist Wim Delvoye. The following images have been released...

Foreign Envoys to Iran Mark National Week of Natural Resources

Several ambassadors and envoys of foreign countries to Iran on Monday attended a Tree Planting Ceremony in 'Shahre Aftab (Sun City) International Exhibition Center'...

Tehran Bazaar in the final days of the year

People in Tehran are preparing for the New Year these days. Iranian calendar year begins on March 21. The following images have been released by IRNA News...

Kharg Island (PHOTOS)

Kharg Island, also spelled Khark, is a continental island in the Persian Gulf belonging to Iran. The island is located 25 km (16 mi)...

Municipal greenhouse nurseries to prepare 130k flowers

Municipal greenhouse nurseries in northeastern provincial capital city of Bojnord will prepare 130,000 flowers for Iran’s New Year’s Day ceremonies for the public. The following...

Iran in Photos: Mud Volcano of Chabahar

Sounds similar to gunshots can be frequently heard when such volcanoes are active. The mud volcano in Chabahar is 20 m in height.

Election Day in Iran’s provinces (PHOTOS)

Iranian nation from across the country participated in the Election Day of the Parliament and Assembly of Experts on Friday. The following images have been...

Samovar Museum in Iran

The museum exhibits samovars from 150-200 years ago, ones which have been collected from across Iran, Russia, Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan.

Gonbad-e Kavus hosts horse races

The city of Gonbad-e Kavus in Golestan province plays host to Iran's biggest horse riding competitions, during winter.   The following images have been released by...

Election Campaigns Officially Started in Iran

The election campaigns officially began in Iran on Thursday, and will last until the end of next Wednesday, February 24. The nationwide votes for...

International Tourism Exhibition Kicks Off in Tehran

The 9th International Tourism Festival has kicked off on Tuesday in Tehran, the opening ceremony has seen Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli and Masoud...

Zarrin Rood Cave (PHOTOS)

Zarrin Rood limestone cave, one of the most beautiful caves ever discovered, is located in Zanjan province. The following images have been released by Mehr News...

China-Iran Freight Train Arrives in Tehran on First Journey

The first direct train connecting China and Iran, which had departed from the city of Yiwu in Zhejiang Province, has arrived in Iran’s capital....

Germany’s Leipzig String Concert in Shiraz’s Vakil Historical Bath

Germany’s Leipzig String Quartet performed in the Vakil Bath cultural-historical complex in Shiraz on Sunday evening.

Unveiling of historical objects at Zanjan museum

The historical objects seen in this February 9 photo are part of the 204 objects belonged to ancient Iran era which have been recently...

Beautiful Sunset in Abadan

Sunset in Abadan, Khuzestan province, is so amazing and beautiful depicting the beauty of nature in the region. The following images have been released by...

Muslim Chinese celebrate New Year in Iran

Muslim Chinese students of Al Mustafa International University in Gorgan, Golestan province, celebrated the Chinese New Year on Sunday.    

Iran reclaims ancient fossils from US

A ceremony was held to unveil 1,351 ancient fossils which were takento the US 40 years ago for research studies.    

Gorgeous sunset on Kish Island(PHOTOS)

The coral-rimmed, oval-shaped Island of Kish off the southern coast of Iran shines a fiery orange in the sunset, creating a unique and fascinating...

Chitgar – The Largest Artificial Lake in Iran

The lake of Chitgar is one of the latest tourist attractions in Tehran, Iran. The lake is surrounded by an outdoor resort, one which...

After the Wall of Kindness: The Green Wall

After the success of the Wall of Kindness in Iran, the Green Wall has been initiated in northern city of Talesh, Gilan Province to...

Sadé festival in Kerman, Yazd

Sade festival is celebrated 40 days after winter solstice in Iran. The festival is observed by Iranian Zoroastrians to celebrate the emergence of fire. The festival...

Amaryllis Flower Festival, Jarreh Village, Shiraz (PHOTOS)

A festival is held in villages Jarreh and Baladeh villages in Kazeroun, Fars Province every year. Amaryllis farms in Kazeroun cover 70 hectares of land...

Iran border guardians wearing plain clothes

Iranian guardians of border areas wear garments worn by rebels in the areas to look like them. The highly trained guards cover vast areas of...

Lut Desert (PHOTOS)

Dasht-e Loot is a desert in southeastern province of Kerman, Iran. It is the world's 25th biggest desert. The surface of the sand there has been measured...

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