A victory sign as heavy snow falls in Tehran, the capital of Iran. AP
Snow angels in Tehran. Rare heavy snowfall and cold weather across Iran have led to a shortage of natural gas for households and factories. AP
A pedestrian in Tehran keeps to the roads where heavy snow turns to slush. AP
Pigeons forage for something to eat in the snow at Tajrish Square in Tehran. AP
Traffic moves slowly through the snowy streets of Tehran. AFP
The cold does not discourage diners from eating outside a restaurant in Tehran. The weather forced the government to close schools, government offices and private businesses in parts of Iran. AP Photo
A pedestrian in Tehran prepares for snowfall. AFP
Whiteout in the northern neighbourhoods of Tehran, the capital of Iran. AP
Tehran residents take photos of snowfall in one of the city's parks. Reuters
People walk in a park in Tehran, Iran. Reuters
A man and child pick their way through traffic in heavy snowfall in Tehran. EPA
Iranians enjoy time in the park during snowfall in the capital Tehran. AFP
A man carries shopping through heavy snowfall in Tehran. Irna news agency urged consumers to be careful about their energy use as shortages threaten Iran because of the cold weather. EPA
People walk during a heavy snowfall in a park in the capital city of Tehran, Iran. EPA
A woman braces herself against the cold and heavy snow in Tehran. Noon temperatures in the Iranian capital were around 3°C on January 16. EPA
