Iran in Photos

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Images of Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira meeting with his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif.

The climb was part of an "Ascent for Peace" program.

Varkaneh is a touristy village in Hamedan Province and has been registered as a national heritage site.

Three Spanish ministers, heading a big delegation, visited the tourist attractions of the historical city of Isfahan.

The Austrian President along with his wife and a large economic delegation is in Iran on a three-day official visit.

The adobe minaret dates back to the Sassanid era.

Nomadic sportsmen and sportswomen took part in the two-day sports festival.

Some 30 sculptors compete at the 22-day Sculpture Symposium which opened in Tabriz on August 23.

He lends his books to others in a bid to encourage the youth to read more books.

The couple believes this small act of kindness brings peace and blessings to their lives.

Chak Chak is very popular with both Zoroastrian pilgrims and Muslim tourists. But between June 14 and 18 each year, it is only open to Zoroastrian worshipers.

The storm which kicked up dust knocked down trees, power lines and scaffolding in the capital.

Some old professions have been revived at Sa'd al-Saltaneh Caravanserai to mark Qazvin Day.

Different sections of the ancient bazaar were constructed during the reign of different rulers of the city.

The temple which dates back to the Parthian era was the largest Zoroastrian place of worship during that period.

The museum seeks to protect the cars which are a national asset and display the vintage collection for car lovers.