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In photos: Rudbarak Forest in Iran
Rudbarak Forest in Iran’s Semnan province is rich in biodiversity, providing habitat for various animals like brown bears, red deer, leopards, and wild boars.
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In photos: Peaceful coexistence between storks and people
Located in the western part of Iran’s Kordestan Province, Zaribar Lake is home to storks that have created a friendly atmosphere, proving Iranians are animal lovers in the true sense of the word.
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In photos: Africa Day marked in Tehran
A ceremony was held in Tehran on Sunday, May 25, to commemorate Africa Day that marks the establishment of the African Union in 1963. The ceremony, held at Esteghlal Hotel, was attended by Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and ambassadors of the African countries to Iran.
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Liberation of Khorramshahr in 1982
IRNA photographers captured the final hours of the Khorramshahr liberation operation, in which Iran reclaimed the port city from Iraqi on May 24, 1982, during the Iran-Iraq War. Iraqi had seized the city early in the war on October 28, 1980.
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Purebred Iranian horse breeds’ competition
The competition of the purebred Iranian horse breeds was held on Friday at the Ariobarzan Equestrian Club in Mazeh Kharideh, a village in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province in the southwest. The event showcased the beauty of the purebred Iranian horse breeds as well as the skill of equestrians.
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Teachers meet with Ayatollah Khamenei
A group of teachers and educators from across the country met with Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei at the Imam Khomeini Complex in Tehran on May 17, 2025.
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Pezeshkian visits Tehran Book Fair
President Masoud Pezeshkian toured the 36th Tehran International Book Fair on May 16, 2025. Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Abbas Saleh Shariati accompanied the president on the visit.
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In photos: Tehran International Book Fair
The 36th Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF), themed “Let’s Read for Iran,” began on May 7, 2025, at Imam Khomeini Mosalla and continues until May 17. Iraq is the Guest of Honor.
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In photos: Tehran International Book Fair underway in Iran
The 36th Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF) began on May 7, 2025, at Imam Khomeini Mosalla, Tehran, and will run until May 17. Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf and Culture Minister Abbas Salehi inaugurated the event, themed “Let’s Read for Iran.”
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In photos: Tea harvesting in northern Iran
Tea is harvested three times a year in Iran's Gilan and Mazandaran provinces: spring (late April), summer (early June), and autumn (September-October). According to recent statistics, these northern provinces have 55,000 tea farmers cultivating 25,000 hectares of tea plantations.
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In photos: Leader’s meeting with workers
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei met with thousands of workers in Tehran on May 10, 2025, in the second month of the year of “Investment for Production.”
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In photos: Chogha Zanbil; Glory of Elamite architecture in southwestern Iran
Chogha Zanbil is an ancient ziggurat that shows the grandeur of the Elamite civilization. It was the first Iranian site to be registered on UNESCO's World Heritage list, and it is also one of the oldest terraced temples in the world.
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In phtos; Iran marks National Army Day across the country
The anniversary of the Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran, was held on Friday in Tehran and other cities across Iran. The Islamic Republic of Iran is marking its National Army Day on Friday with grand military parades across the country, showcasing the country's latest military achievements.
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In photos: Spring snow in Iran's western province; Kordestan
The photos depict spring snow which blanketed some cities of Kordestan province in western Iran on Wednesday (April 16, 2025).
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In photos: Saudi defense minister meets President Pezeshkian
Saudi Arabia’s Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman Al Saud met and held discussions with President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran on April 17, 2025.
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In photos: Saudi defense minister delivers King's message to Iran's Leader
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman Al Saud delivered a message from the King of Saudi Arabia to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, on April 17, 2025.
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In photos: Saudi defense minister meets with Iran's Supreme National Security Council secretary
Saudi Arabia’s Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman Al Saud met with Ali Akbar Ahmadian, the secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, on April 17, 2025.
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In photos: Leader meets with government officials and ambassadors of Islamic countries
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei meets with Iranian government officials and the ambassadors of Islamic countries to Tehran on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr on March 31, 2025.
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In photos: Travelers, holidaymakers visiting Bandar-e Deylam tourist attractions
Bandar-e Deylam city (Deylam Beach) is located in the Central District of Deylam County, Bushehr province, in southern Iran. The city is nowadays hosting travelers and holidaymakers during the two-week Nowruz vacation, which officially started on March 21.
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In photos: The beauties of Tehran during Nowruz
The photos depict Tehran’s beauties, which are nowadays attracting travelers and holidaymakers during the two-week Nowruz vacation.
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In photos: Iran qualifies for 2026 FIFA World Cup after draw with Uzbekistan
The Iranian national football team qualified for the 2026 World Cup after Mehdi Taremi scored twice in a 2-2 draw with Uzbekistan on Tuesday (March 25, 2025) at Azadi Sports Complex.
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In photos: Museums and historical mansions of Sanandaj host tourists during Nowruz
The museums and ancient mansions of Sanandaj, in Kordestan Province, western Iran, are nowadays hosting travelers and holidaymakers during the two-week Nowruz vacation, officially starting on March 21.
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In photos: Historical city of Aqda in central Iran
The historical city of Aqda is located 40 kilometers from Ardakan, in Iran’s central province of Yazd. The city is near the road that connects Yazd to Isfahan. It is home to many historical attractions, including the Haj Abolqasem Rashti Caravanserai, New Bathhouse, Khajeh Nasir stockade, Sam Castle, Hulagu Mosque, and the Grand Mosque.
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In photos: Abarkouh County’s tourist attractions
Abarkouh is an ancient Iranian town located about 140 kilometers to the west of the city of Yazd, and bordering the province of Fars. Some 400 historical monuments have been listed in the county, of which 147 are registered in Iran’s National Heritage List, and 129 of which are immovable cultural monuments of national significance. Twelve are intangible cultural heritage.
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In photos: Reshki-and-Masi Nowruz ritual in central Iran
Reshki-and-Masi is one of Nowruz rituals in Arak, the capital city of Iran’s Markazi province. A few days before spring and Iranian New Year, groups of singers go from door to door. In return, it is customary for the householders to give them gifts or to offer them sweets, candies, eggs, peas, and other foods.
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In photos: Iran, Central Asian diplomats celebrate Nowruz at Persepolis
A ceremony to mark Nowruz was held on March 17, 2025, at Persepolis, a UNESCO World Heritage site located in southern Iran, with ambassadors from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan to celebrate the ancient Persian New Year.
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In photos: Flower market in Shiraz attracts huge crowd in last days of year
In Shiraz, southern Iran, a vibrant flower market celebrates the arrival of spring as the Iranian calendar year 1403 comes to an end. Crowds throng the market, purchasing flowers and bushes for gardens and New Year celebrations.
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In photos: Spring blossoms in Iran’s Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province
As spring and Nowruz approach in Saman County, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, southwestern Iran, trees are already blossoming, promising a season of renewal.
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In photos: Imam Reza Holy Shrine dome washed ahead of Nowruz
Each year in mid-March, craftsmen clean and burnish the golden dome of Imam Reza's (AS) holy shrine in Mashhad, northeastern Iran, in preparation to receive pilgrims in Nowruz celebrations.
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In photos: Gargee’an festival in Iran’s Khouzestan Province
Children in the southwestern province of Khouzestan, celebrate a festival known as Gargee’an. During the traditional festival, held in the holy month of Ramadan, children dress in traditional attire and go door-to-door to receive sweets and nuts from their neighbors while singing traditional songs.