<P> Iranian passports are issued to nationals of Iran for the purpose of international travel . The passport serves as a proof of Iranian citizenship . The Iranian passports are burgundy, with Iranian Coat of Arms emblazoned on the top of the front cover . </P> <P> The words "جمهوری اسلامی ایران" (Persian) meaning Islamic Republic of Iran and "گذرنامه" (Persian) meaning passport are inscribed to the right side of I coat of arms . Iran started issuing diplomatic and service biometric passports in July, 2007 . Ordinary biometric passports began to be issued on February 20, 2011 . These passports contain 32 pages . </P> <P> On the inside of the back - cover, Iranian passports bear the inscription: "The holder of this passport is not entitled to travel to occupied Palestine", referring to Israel . </P> <P> In the past, prior to the Islamic Revolution of 1979, the passports were different and had the inscription' Empire of Iran', as shown below . The passports also had translations into French . </P>

The holder of this passport is not entitled to travel to occupied palestine