<P> The topography of Iran consists of rugged , mountainous rims surrounding high interior basins . The main mountain chain is the Zagros Mountains , a series of parallel ridges interspersed with plains that bisect the country from northwest to southeast . Many peaks in the Zagros exceed 3,000 metres ( 9,843 ft ) above sea level , and in the south - central region of the country there are at least five peaks that are over 4,000 metres ( 13,123 ft ) . </P>
<P> The topography of Iran consists of rugged , mountainous rims surrounding high interior basins . The main mountain chain is the Zagros Mountains , a series of parallel ridges interspersed with plains that bisect the country from northwest to southeast . Many peaks in the Zagros exceed 3,000 metres ( 9,843 ft ) above sea level , and in the south - central region of the country there are at least five peaks that are over 4,000 metres ( 13,123 ft ) . </P>
mountains along iran 's border with iraq and the persian gulf
mountains along iran 's border with iraq and the persian gulf
Zagros Mountains
Zagros Mountains