Mohsen Rastani, a veteran photographer, died this morning on November 3 at the age of 68.

Mohsen Rastani, a veteran photographer, died this morning on November 3 at the age of 68.

In recent years he lived in Germany and was treated for an advanced intestinal disease, but returned to Iran in August of this year and continued his treatment there.

Mohsen Rastani, news photographer and documentary film maker, was born in 1337 in Hormashhar. He photographed for many years in the press and covered various wars, including the Iran-Iraq war, Bosnia and Armenia.

In recent years, Mr. Rastani worked on the long-term project "Iranian Family" which aimed to study the tribes and people in Iran.

Mohsen Rastani's works have been presented many times in prestigious photography exhibitions in Iran and abroad, including the Biennale in Venice.

The Iranian Photographers Union expressed its condolences on his death. His funeral will be held on Tuesday, November 5, in front of the Artists' House of Iran.

📷 Mohsen Rastani Instagram/ Cancel Documentary by Majed Neisi.