Editorial photo #13721996 Human Interest

The Wedding Of Self-Sacrificing Couples In Iran

Couples sit together as a groom shouts slogans 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,' known as Jan-fada, refers to individuals who are prepared to take up arms and sacrifice their lives to defend and protect the Islamic Republic in the event of a military attack. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #13721996
Date taken: 18 May 2026
Location: —
Photographer: Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest

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