Which Iranian mountain is the highest volcano in Asia, rising to about 5,610 metres?

Mount Damavand is the highest volcano in Asia, rising to about 5,610 metres in Iran.

The potentially active stratovolcano stands in the Alborz Mountains, south of the Caspian Sea. It is Iran’s highest point and has a prominent place in Persian culture and mythology, especially in stories connected with the national epic Shahnameh.

Damavand’s summit is capped by snow and contains fumaroles, hot springs, and mineral deposits that indicate continuing geothermal activity. The volcano’s conical profile makes it a recognizable landmark from surrounding parts of northern Iran.

Damavand is sometimes confused with Mount Ararat, another prominent regional volcano. Ararat is higher, but it lies in Turkey and is not Iran’s highest mountain. Damavand’s combination of national, geological, and literary importance makes it one of Iran’s best-known peaks.