In photos: Iranians mark Islamic Revolution anniversary

Iranians filled the streets in different towns and cities across the country on Monday to mark the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution that toppled the Western-backed Pahlavi regime.

In photos: 46th anniversary of Islamic Revolution in Tehran

People rally in the Iranian capital, Tehran, marking the 46th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution, on February 10, 2025.

In photos: Fireworks and video mapping at Tehran’s Azadi Square to mark Islamic Revolution anniversary

On February 9, 2025, Tehran’s Azadi Square hosted a fireworks and video mapping display to celebrate the 46th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

In photos: 16th Int’l Exhibition of Gold, Jewelry wraps up in Tehran

The16th International Exhibition of Gold, Jewelry, Silver, Precious Stones and Related Industries was held on February 3-7, 2025, in the Iranian capital, Tehran.

In photos: Pakistan’s Navy chief visits Iran’s Jamaran warship

On the sideline of Pakistan’s 2025 Naval Exercise and Dialogue, Pakistan’s Navy chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf visited Iran’s Jamaran warship on February 9, 2025.

Snow blankets Iran's East Azarbaijan Province

In photos: The following photos show stunning scenes of snow-covered regions in Shebli village, East Azarbaijan Province in northwestern Iran, during winter.

In photos: Pezeshkian meets foreign envoys to Tehran

Ambassadors of foreign countries and representatives from international organizations in Tehran on Thursday met with Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian, congratulating him on the 46th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution. The president made a speech as well, elaborating on Iran’s policies.

In photos: Imam Khomeini meeting with people in Tehran

Back in Iran on February 2, 1979, Imam Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic, met with people in Alavi School, Tehran, on February 6 the same year.

Migratory birds in Iran's Hoor al-Azim Lagoon

Migratory birds reside in Hour al-Azim Lagoon, Khuzestan Province, southwestern Iran, during the cold season each year. The habitat is now home to different types of gulls and ducks.

Esteghlal F.C. vs Al-Shorta SC in ACL Elite

Esteghlal FC moved closer to qualifying for the knockout rounds of the AFC Champions League Elite 2024-25 on February 3, 2025, by drawing 1-1 with Al Shorta at Azadi Stadium.

In Photos: Pezeshkian meets Iraqi speaker in Tehran

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has met with Iraqi Parliament Speaker Mahmoud al-Mashhadani in Tehran on Monday, discussing bilateral issues and regional developments.

ECO Deputy FMs meet in Tehran

Deputy foreign ministers of the member states of the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) met in the Iranian capital, Tehran, on Monday (February 3). The meeting was held at the ECO secretariat, bringing the deputy FMs from Iran, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, and the director general of the Turkish foreign ministry.

In photos: Joint morning ceremony of military universities

The joint morning ceremony of the Armed Forces military universities was held at the Shahid Sattari University of Aeronautical Engineering in Tehran on Sunday, February 2, 2025.

In photos: Pezeshkian, cabinet members renew allegiance to ideals of late Imam Khomeini

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian, along with his cabinet members, visited the mausoleum of Imam Khomeini near Tehran on February 1, to renew allegiance to the ideals of the late founding father of the Islamic Republic. They visited Imam Khomeini’s mausoleum on the second day of the 10-day celebrations marking the 46th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

In photos: 21st Iranian Swimming Pro League

The pictures show the 21st Iranian Swimming Pro League at the Azadi Sports Complex in Tehran on Saturday and Sunday, February 1 - 2, 2025.

Iran’s Mashhad hosting National Pahlavani wrestling competitions

Mashhad, a city in northeastern Iran's Khorasan Razavi Province, hosted the national Pahlavani wrestling competition on January 28, 2025.

6th Iran Junior Badminton Int'l Series 2025

The sixth Iran Junior Badminton International Series 2025 took place on Friday, January 28, 2025, at Ghadir Hall, Semnan, the capital city of Semnan province, northern Iran.

6th int'l automobile exhibition in Tehran

The sixth Iranian International Exhibition of Automobile and Related Industries (Tehran Auto Show 2024) kicked off in Tehran on Monday, January 27, 2025.

Narcissus harvest in northern Iran

The narcissus harvest begins in Iran’s northern province of Golestan in late December and lasts until mid-February. These photos show the narcissus harvest in Shirabad village, Ramian County.

In photos: Iran’s top diplomat meets Afghanistan’s acting FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Afghanistan's Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in Kabul on Sunday. Araghchi arrived in Afghanistan earlier in the day at the head of a high-ranking political and economic delegation for talks on mutual interest.

Migratory Gulls in Iran's Shiraz

This series of photos depicts large white-headed gulls flying over the Nahr Azam River in Shiraz, southern Iran. (IRNA images/January 26, 2025)

Iranian Women's Football Pro League: Ava Tehran vs. Sepahan Isfahan

The match between Ava Tehran and Sepahan Isfahan football teams, part of the 13th week of the Iranian Women's Football Pro League, was held on Friday, January 24, 2025, at Qods Stadium in Isfahan, central Iran, and ended with a 4-0 victory for Sepahan Isfahan.

Adviser to Iran's Leader, Ali Larijani, visits IRNA

Ali Larijani, an adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, visited the headquarters of the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) in the Iranian capital, Tehran, on Saturday.

Iran's junior Greco-Roman wrestling championships

Junior Greco-Roman wrestling championships were held at Shohada-ye Haftom-e Tir Stadium in Tehran on Thursday (Jan. 23), the second day of the three-day national competitions in Iran.

Fajr Int'l Theater Festival in Tehran

The 43rd edition of the Fajr International Theater Festival (FITF) kicked off in Tehran on Tuesday, January 22, 2025.

Private sector manufacturers meet Ayatollah Khamenei

Ayatollah Khamenei visits exhibition on private sector’s achievements

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on January 21, 2023, visited an exhibition at the Imam Khomeini Complex in Tehran showcasing the achievements and capabilities of the private sector.

Pictures of the month

The following collection features photographs by the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) depicting events across Iran during the month of Dey (December 21, 2024 - January 19, 2025).

Funeral ceremony held for ‘martyrs of justice’ in Tehran

A funeral procession was held in Tehran on January 20, 2025, for the two Supreme Court judges, hailed as “martyrs of justice”, who were assassinated in a terrorist attack two days earlier.

Ayatollah Khamenei leads prayers for two slain justices

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Sunday evening led prayers in Tehran for two Iranian Supreme Court justices who were assassinated a day earlier. Hojjatoleslam Ali Razini and Hojjatoleslam Mohammad Moqiseh lost their lives in a shooting attack in Tehran.