Iran: what's it really like? Share your pictures and perspectives

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If you are in Iran, or are part of the Iranian diaspora living abroad, we want to hear what it means to you to be Iranian and what parts of Iranian culture, for too long closed off to the world, should be celebrated.

Beyond what the media is reporting, what can you tell us about Iran and your life there? What do you think is most misunderstood about the country and its people?

Share your images via GuardianWitness by clicking the blue ‘contribute’ button, upload your stories via the form below or email [email protected] and we’ll use some of your contributions in our ongoing coverage of Iran.

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http://www.theguardian.com/community/2016/jan/23/iran-whats-it-really-like-share-your-pictures-and-perspectives

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Sanctions, western misunderstanding and religion: 100 Iranians share their views

The post-sanctions era: a “golden page in history”, a turning point in the economy, or business as usual? According to the popular western media narrative, Iran is now ready to talk to the world – tourist numbers are set to rise, there has been a flurry of high-profile business deals and a recent election saw reformists sweep to victory in Tehran.

But what do ordinary Iranians think about politics? How does it feel to live in the Islamic Republic, long-maligned by the world? Are they misrepresented, and if so how do we remedy that? 100 people living in the country, and across the diaspora, share their views

see: http://www.theguardian.com/world/iran-blog/ng-interactive/2016/mar/30/sanctions-western-misunderstanding-and-religion-100-iranians-share-their-views