Instagram's Rich Kids of Tehran claim to show off their £250,000 cars

But this is not life in the luxurious hills of Hollywood – this is what claims to be a rare glimpse into life for the extremely rich young people of Iran.

The Instagram account the Rich Kids Of Tehran has gained worldwide attention by revealing what life is really like for some inside the notoriously strict Islamic Republic of Iran.

However, doubts have surfaced over whether some - or possibly all - of the images posted on the account, which has more than 23,000 followers, have been lifted from other sources.

The account describes itself as 'Stuff they don't want you to see about Iran'. Pictures show beautiful young women in revealing bikinis smoking shisha pipes in pools, while others wear sweeping ball gowns as they pose in multi-million pound mansions.

Young men pose by private planes and helicopters, wear expensive Rolex watches, show off their gold-plated Blackberries and even watch private cinema screens in their home swimming pools. 

The account was inspired by the hugely popular Rich Kids Of Instagram, which showcases the life enjoyed by extremely wealthy young people, largely from the United States and Europe. 

When MailOnline contacted the email address that is linked to the Rich Kids Of Tehran account, detailed responses were sent back claiming to be about life inside Iran for the young and super-rich.

They said that they could not put MailOnline in contact with the young people featured on the page, saying they must remain anonymous out of 'respect for their personal identity' - so it isn't possible to verify who the people pictured really are - or whether the images have been taken from other websites.

They also insisted that any pictures showing the young people drinking or in bikinis were taken outside of the Islamic country.

The owners of the account told MailOnline that their pictures provoke a range of reactions and added: 'They all are different - some are positive, some say they are shocked as they knew Iran and heard of Iran from the "Homeland" series and the "Argo" movie! This really made us laugh!'. 

On the subject of supercars, the account's owner claimed that 'Porsche Panamera GTS costs anywhere from £200,000 to £250,000 in Iran and there over hundreds of them in just Tehran alone. Maseratis which are everywhere in Tehran cost just over £200,000.'

They also revealed that 'the cars all have been imported and there is 40 per cent import tax based on the actual price of the cars valued in Tehran. 

For example, if a car costs £200,000 you have to pay 40 per cent import tax before importing the car!'.

The account owners also regularly dismiss 'haters' who they say are just jealous of the lifestyle enjoyed by the country's privileged youth.

They insist they just want to help share a more positive image of Iran and added: 'Some Iranians and others do criticise us yes and we always welcome criticism and freedom of speech, but most criticism always come from hidden agendas!

'However, watch out for the joy-stealers: gossip, criticism, complaining, faultfinding, and a negative, judgmental attitude.'

They revealed their frustration that the world media views portrays them as 'terrorists' which they say is 'very offending and insulting'. They go on to insist that 'we love Jews, Christian and no matter what race'. 

(dailymail.co.uk)