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Tehran[6] (/ tɛəˈræn, - ˈrɑːn, ˌteɪ -/; Persian: تهران Tehrân [tehˈɾɒːn] ⓘ) is the capital [7] and largest city of Iran. In addition to serving as the capital of Tehran province, the city is the administrative center for Tehran County and its Central District. [8]
Tehrān, the capital city of Iran and the centre of the province (ostān) of Tehrān, located in north-central Iran at the foot of the Elburz mountain range. Since its establishment as the capital city by Āghā Moḥammad Khān more than 200 years ago, Tehrān has grown from a small city to a major metropolis: situated in an urban region of 14 ...
Israel hit Iran with a series of airstrikes early Saturday, saying it was targeting military sites in retaliation for the barrage of ballistic missiles the Islamic Republic fired upon Israel earlier in the month. Explosions could be heard in the Iranian capital, Tehran, though the Islamic Republic insisted they caused only “limited damage.”.
The idea was that if Israel were to strike Iran, Tehran would retaliate by unleashing its militias against Israel. The longstanding balance of power prevented a regional war – until Iran-backed ...
As the 19th century progressed, Iran suffered from depopulation, poverty, and economic decline, while cities grew and society stratified. At the end of the century, Tehrān was poised on the cusp of a turbulent period of social conflict and revolutionary turmoil.
Israel attacked military bases in the Iranian provinces of Tehran, Ilam and Khuzestan, causing “limited damage,” Iran’s national air defense force said in a statement.
Tehrān - Cultural, Urban, Modern: Even though the city is the meeting point of many ethnic and linguistic groups, it is dominated by the Persian culture and language, as well as the Shiʿi branch of Islam, with which the majority of the population identifies. The Iranian Revolution had a distinctive cultural impact, limiting particular forms ...
Israel’s punishing airstrike against Iran on Oct. 26 shredded the country’s strategic air defenses, leaving it badly exposed and sharply raising the risks to Iran if it follows through.
At a military parade in Tehran, Iran's president vowed a "severe and harsh" response to even the "tiniest" new Israeli attack. The United Nations appealed for $2.8 billion to provide desperately...
Uncover the vibrant energy of Tehran, Iran's capital city. Explore bustling bazaars overflowing with treasures, marvel at awe-inspiring palaces, and delve into rich Persian history. Discover modern museums, hidden alleyway cafes, and breathtaking mountain views.