Sahand
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Sahand (in Persian سهند) is the highest mountain (about 3800m) located in the Iranian province of East Azarbaijan.
It is also the name of an Iranian Saam Class frigate sunk in Operation Praying Mantis by American forces in 1988.
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Sahand
This is one of the highest mountains in Azarbayjan, in addition to being an important dormant volcano in the country. The Sahand mountains are 50 km. south of Tabriz, the highest peak of which is Jam Daqi at an attitude of 3,750 m.. Approximately 17 peaks can be accounted for as being over 3,000 m. in height. Due to the presence of a variety of flora and fauna, the Sahand mountains is known as the bride of mountains in Iran.