[momtothree]

The sunrise you describe in Tehran does sound very strange indeed. It makes complete sense to me that Ancient people would see strange sunsets, sunrises, eclipses etc... and try to interpret them or view them as a foreboding.

[mazda77]

This is the closest I could find quickly. It looks as if this was taken between Tehran and the mountain.

[cripplecreek]

My sunset last night.



Rays through the clouds.