Editorial photo #13721983 Human Interest
The Wedding Of Self-Sacrificing Couples In Iran
An armed military vehicle decorated with flowers is seen behind a traditional Iranian wedding spread during a mass wedding ceremony for Self-Sacrificing Couples, organized by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in southern Tehran, Iran, on May 18, 2026. The term 'Self-sacrificing,' or Jan-fada, refers to individuals who express readiness to defend the Islamic Republic in the event of a military conflict. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto)