Iran in Photos

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.

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.

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.

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.

A city councilor takes a dip, of a different sort

Environment activists have been protesting for years but their efforts to stem the flow of dirty water into sea have not produced any results yet.

Disabled veterans conquer Mount Sepidan in southern Iran (PHOTOS)

On crutches, war veterans climbed a peak in the southern province of Fars.

Tomsenati Village and Its Historical Shrine in Qeshm Island

Bogh-e Pir shrine of Tomsenati village is likely to have been a Mithraism temple: a place of worship for the god of Mehr- Mithra- prior to the Seljuq dynasty.

World’s best red soil on Hormuz Island (PHOTOS)

Photos of Hormuz Island, home to the world's best red soil.

Horse show in Markazi Province (PHOTOS)

Dressage horses in Iran's Markazi Province put on a spectacular show.

Man with amputated arms soldiers on (PHOTOS)

Physical disability seems to be too small an obstacle to prevent Hossein Shokuhi from leading a normal life.

Tomb of Seyyed Gholam Rasoul in Iran’s Chabahar

The tomb of Seyyed Gholam Rasoul, which dates back to the 11th century AD, has white walls and Indian-style architecture.

Life of an environmentalist in photos

Kamran says he has gone through many books to learn more about ways of helping the environment and wildlife.

Rouhani attends gathering of Revolution Guards commanders (PHOTOS)

President Rouhani delivers a speech at a gathering of senior IRGC commanders.

Restored Golden Palm unveiled in Tehran park

There is hope that the unveiling of the artwork can prompt a huge leap in economic and cultural relations between the two nations, Iranian deputy foreign minister said.

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