Iran in Photos

Paralyzed Iranian man wants his name recorded by Guinness (PHOTOS)

Snapshots of a paralyzed Iranian man who has thrown a basketball through the net from a distance of about 26 m.

Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Burnt City of Alborz

The Burnt City in Eshtehard, a city in Alborz Province, [not to be confused with the Burnt City in southeastern Iran which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site] is home to manmade mountain dwellings which date back to 1000 years ago.

The tallest dolphinarium in Mideast (PHOTOS)

Tehran houses the tallest dolphinarium in the Middle East.

Mellat Palace Museum (PHOTOS)

Images of Mellat Palace Museum, which was once a royal summer retreat for Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and his wife.

Afif-Abad Garden in southern Iran (PHOTOS)

The garden once served as a quiet retreat for Safavid kings.

National Botanical Garden of Iran (PHOTOS)

Images of the National Botanical Garden of Iran which also serves as a genetic bank for endangered plants.

Nuclear negotiators in parliament to present report (PHOTOS)

Images of Iranian nuclear negotiators in parliament to present a report to MPs on the nuclear deal with P5+1.

Susa gained berth on UNESCO World Heritage List (PHOTOS)

Snapshots of Susa, an ancient city the Elamite and Parthian empires in what is today Khuzestan Province.

Iranians celebrate nuclear deal (PHOTOS)

Images of Tehran residents celebrating the conclusion of a nuclear deal with P5+1.

Historical Fort of Babak in Northwestern Iran

Images of Babak historical Fort, a classic example of Iranian architecture.

Not at negotiating table, but still at work (PHOTOS)

The Iranian nuclear negotiators are working at and off the negotiating table to get their job done even after a few missed deadlines.

Iranian Rock Village Registered as UNESCO World Heritage Site

Photos of Meymand Village, an Iranian ancient site which is believed to be among primary human residences.

Rare Pallas’s cats seen in northeastern Iran (PHOTOS)

After sightings of a leopard-like animal by the locals in a town in North Khorasan Province, the provincial Environment Department sent some experts to...

President breaks fast with social workers, physically challenged (PHOTOS)

Photos of an Iftar feast hosted by President Rouhani in Tehran where he and other officials welcomed social workers and the physically challenged.

Artists in Mashhad transcribe holy Koran in Ramadan

A group of Artists has transcribed part of the holy Koran and Islamic Hadiths in the fasting month of Ramadan.

Iftar tables set by wives of ambassadors of Islamic countries to Iran

Photos of an event in Tehran’s Milad Tower featuring different meals served for Iftar in different Islamic countries.

The largest street Iftar in Tehran

Images of the largest street Iftar in the capital where Muslims gathered to end their fast in the holy month of Ramadan.

Iran unveils million-signature national fact sheet on nuclear deal

Iran has unveiled a national fact sheet on a possible nuclear deal with P5+1bearing millions of signatures.

Iran’s Most Dangerous Cave in Photos

Images of Parau Cave, Iran's deepest and most dangerous cave in Kermanshah province, west of country.

Iranians celebrate victory of volleyball team against US

Iranians fill the streets to celebrate the victory of the national volleyball team against the US.

Old Telegraph House in Chabahar

The Telegraph House is the oldest modern building in Chabahar which was built by the British in 1864 to promote sailing and trade.

Rijab tourist attraction (PHOTOS)

Images of Rijab, one of at least top 50 tourist attractions in the western Iranian provinces of Kermanshah.

Funeral procession for 275 war martyrs in Tehran (PHOTOS)

Images of a funeral procession for 275 war martyrs, including 175 divers, in Tehran.

Taq-e Bostan (PHOTOS)

Photos of Taq-e Bostan, an ancient site in western Iran, which is a major tourist attraction.

Laughter Saturdays at Tehran subway stations

Images of what is being done to make people laugh underground.

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