Iran in Photos

A photo gallery of a caring Iranian family who has been looking after the father for 12 years after he was confined to bed because of Cerebral palsy.

Qasr Garden Museum has set out on a long journey, turning from a park to a mansion, a prison and finally a garden museum.

Iran's most beautiful rocky coasts are in Sistan and Baluchestan Province. Whales can often be seen frolicking off these coasts.

Iranian horse jockeys vied for the top prize at the national horse-racing championships in the northeast.

Following concerted efforts by a number of Iranian environmentalists, a forested hill in northern Iran was cleared of garbage.

The world’s largest framed carpet featuring “I love Muhammad” in 40 languages has been unveiled in Tehran.

Demonstrators in Tehran called for the closure of the Saudi embassy in Iran and speedy punishment of those behind the sexual abuse of Iranian teens.

A photo gallery that features a flurry of activity in Tehran Stock Exchange as a result efforts by the government of Prudence and Hope to put the economy back on track.

A photo gallery that depicts efforts by Iranian experts to restore books and documents at the Book and Paper Conservation-Restoration Center of parliament’s library.

Located in southeastern Iran, the Portuguese Castle dates back to 16th century; when the Portuguese intended to conquer the world.

A photo gallery featuring President Rouhani welcoming the Turkish president after he arrived in Tehran on April 7.

A series of photos featuring the vast Iranian territories from the sky.

The old lock making craft is close to becoming history in Iran.

The ox-well complex Haj-Ibrahim has restored has turned into a tourist destination.

Forg Castle is located in a namesake village in eastern province of Southern Khorasan. It is one of Iran's attractions that date back to the Afshar era.

Pigeon houses represent a perfect example of humans and nature working together for mutual benefits.

Up to 7,000 Christians get together for the 60th anniversary of regular yearly visits to Saint Thaddeus Monastery or Ghara Kelisa in northwestern Iran.

World Laughter Day has been celebrated in Iran. World Laughter Day takes place on the first Sunday of May of every year.

Kolbe Hoor is a beautiful beach west of Iran’s southern island of Kish on the rims of the Persian Gulf.

Nakhcheer or Nakhjir is a limestone cave situated in Markazi Province of Iran with approximately seven million years old which is now a tourist and research destination for people from aroudn the world.