Editorial photo #13722010 Human Interest
The Wedding Of Self-Sacrificing Couples In Iran
A bride sits on an armed military vehicle 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 are prepared to take up arms and sacrifice their lives to defend and protect the Islamic Republic in the event of another military attack. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto)