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Do you know what time it is? It’s cat o’clock! And that means only one thing—we’re about to serve you a huge dose of cat content. This time, the spotlight is on the cats of Iran.

The stray felines living on the streets of Tehran are the main focus of Akbar Mehrinezhad's work. We first discovered these impressive cat portraits when featuring one of his images in a previous post showcasing fascinating shots from around the world. Today, we’re excited to share with you some creative, cute, and often funny shots documenting the everyday lives of these strays by this Iranian photographer. Some of the photos look as if a cat stole the camera to take a crazy selfie, while others capture charming interactions between cats and people.

Scroll down to see the selection of pictures we’ve chosen for you and to learn more about Akbar from our interview.

More info: Instagram

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Mimi La Souris
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2 years ago

a movie poster ! woaw

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    Sunny Day
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    "Did another cat touch your face?"

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    Judy Reynolds
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    2 years ago

    Inverting the image makes the whole photo strange and new!

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    30ninjazinmybag
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    2 years ago

    He got a quest for you do you accept?

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    Hill Branda
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    MY HUMAN! Get your own!

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    B Hobbs
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Furry toll collector: That will be a pinch of catnip or three kibble, please.

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    madeleine f
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Leader of the pack!

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    Judy Reynolds
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Private moment

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    Judy Reynolds
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    The tabby is so surprised!

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    Thee8thsense
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    "Hey! Does this make me look like Cleocatra?"

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    madeleine f
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Fangtastic!

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    LizzieBoredom
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    2 years ago

    The Hunchcat of Notre Dame.

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    Thee8thsense
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Black and white, and all that's right.

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    Hill Branda
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    whatcha doing?

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    Gabby M
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Eye spy with my little eye ...

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    Tabitha
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    He's behind me, isn't he?

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    Gabby M
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Awww pretty kitty

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    Gabby M
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Beautiful Gato.

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    Mimi La Souris
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    all beautifull :)

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    Mimi La Souris
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    oooh, i love this one, very peacefull. I can almost feel the flow of his breath

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    Judy Reynolds
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Love the way the cat is framed!

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    Bettye McKee
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Baby Clarence.

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    Judy Reynolds
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    "Should I trust you?"

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    madeleine f
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Looks like the front cat is setting up the timer for a selfie.

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    Judy Reynolds
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Looks like a painting!

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    Gabby M
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Awww lovins

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    Bettye McKee
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Holy catnip!

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    Thee8thsense
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Catty long legs.

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    Judy Reynolds
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I am drawn to the cat's shadowed face!

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    Gabby M
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited)

    Double Dog Dare Ya.

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    Gabby M
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    So ya got any treats?

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    Gabby M
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    purrrr

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    Mimi La Souris
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    peekaboooo

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    Gabby M
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Hi my name is Derp whats yours?

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    Gabby M
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Everyone knows its Slinky

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    Gabby M
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Me n my boy!

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    Gabby M
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Oh my goodness sooo skinny!

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    Hill Branda
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Like this one. Great composition.

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    devotedtodreams
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Beautiful fangs! ♥

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    Bettye McKee
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    If you go, I go.

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    Bettye McKee
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Stretchy stretchy

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    Niels AirMax
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Gangsta!

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    Gabby M
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Love the ears.

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    Suzette Mcneeley
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Such a soulful face

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    Judy Reynolds
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Interesting shadow!

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    Bettye McKee
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Who set the cat among the pigeons?

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    Gabby M
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    The Void

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    Gabby M
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Everybody was 🎶 Kung Foo fighting 🎶

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    Bettye McKee
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Oh! You startled me!

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    Gabby M
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    RAWRRR

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    Thee8thsense
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Private eye cat tailing the suspect.

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    Judy Reynolds
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Duplicate

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    Bettye McKee
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Welcome to my humble abode.

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    Gabby M
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    King of the Road

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    Judy Reynolds
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    "I'm not going near those beaks!"

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    Bettye McKee
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Wow! Look at the paws on this handsome boy.

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    Mimi La Souris
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I would be the passers-by, I would not stay there, they are ready for the summoning

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    Bettye McKee
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    This is the dance of my people. Now I'll sing the song of my people.

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    Bettye McKee
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I want to give this one a bath.

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    Judy Reynolds
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    Murder mitten

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    Bettye McKee
    Community Member
    2 years ago

    I'm fascinated by the architecture of the area.

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    Multa Nocte
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 years ago

    Teefs!

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