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Asr IranIran-leaningJun 25, 2026, 3:13 AM

A European with 'Kajah' on one of Iran's roads during the Qajar era (photo)

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Here is a photo from the Qajar era showing travelers riding a Kajah on one of Iran's roads. A man in European clothing holds the reins of the horse carrying the Kajah.

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Source: Asr Iran
Alignment: Iran-leaning
Source category: Semi-Official
Source languages: Persian
Source credibility: 55 credibility score
Orientation: Pragmatist, moderate reformist
Country / Region focus: Iran

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More balanced domestic reporting than hardline outlets. Will discuss economic failures and social grievances. Does not openly challenge the Islamic Republic's legitimacy.

Iranian semi-official news website covering domestic politics, society, and current affairs.

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