Photos of leisure and commerce along Iran's Caspian Sea coast

Life on Iran's northern coast on the Caspian Sea is a mix of commerce and leisure.

The Associated Press
December 29, 2025 at 6:53PM

BANDAR ANZALI, Iran — Life on Iran's northern coast on the Caspian Sea is a mix of commerce and leisure.

In Bandar Anzali, fish markets draw locals and visitors. People stroll the shoreline and row boats on the Anzali lagoon. Some women go without the hijab, reflecting a more relaxed atmosphere that has emerged in parts of the country in recent years.

This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

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