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| Damavand | |
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| Elevation: | 5,671 metres (18,605 feet) |
| Latitude: | 35° 57′ 21″ N |
| Longitude: | 52° 06′ 31″ E |
| Location: | Iran |
| Range: | Elburz |
| First ascent: | 1837 by W.T. Thomson |
| Easiest route: | scramble |
Mount Damavand (Persian: دماوند), a dormant volcano, is the highest point in Iran. The mountain is located near the southern coast of the Caspian Sea, 70 km (45 mi) northeast of Tehran.