Editorial photo #13721998 Human Interest
The Wedding Of Self-Sacrificing Couples In Iran
Couples participate in 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 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)