Tehran telecomms tower

Barry beside the car with the Tehran telecomms tower in the background-the fourth tallest in the world.

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April 15th 2010
Thursday 15 April I am sitting at a table writing my next blog, with John opposite me writing his diary, in a coffee room of the Hotel Shiraz Parsian, Shiraz which is a major city in Iran with many attractions for visitors who can get here. The city is situated some 700 kilometres south of Tehran. We have had two full driving days since leaving Tehran, stopping half way at Esfahan, a beautiful ... read more

Middle East » Iran » South » Shiraz

Known as Persia until 1935, Iran became an Islamic republic in 1979 after the ruling monarchy was overthrown and the shah was forced into exile. Conservative clerical forces established a theocratic system of government with ultimate political author... ... read more

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