An Iranian government spokesperson announced that the country is moving its capital city to the south by the coast, inciting both support and backlash.

He reckons that lack of seaport at Tehran compels Iran to transport raw material from ports in the south towards north, for manufacturing in Tehran's industrial belt and then ship finished product ...

As the most populous city and political and administrative nerve-center capital of Iran, Tehran’s possible brush with a powerful earthquake would entail in widespread political and social crises.

As the most populous city and political and administrative nerve-center capital of Iran, Tehran’s possible brush with a powerful earthquake would entail in widespread political and social crises.

The Syrian shrine of Sayeda Zainab drew Iran-backed militiamen from throughout the region. With Assad's fall, they've fled, raising questions about the future of the area — and of the axis.

the idea of relocating the capital from Tehran to another city has been considered for years. The first time the possibility of moving the capital to nearby cities was raised was at the end of the ...

The Iranian government announced that it has decided not to punish women who do not wear the obligatory hijab, and the ...

The Iranian government announced that it has decided not to punish women who do not wear the obligatory hijab, and the ...

Iran plans to relocate its capital from Tehran to the southern Makran coastal region due to economic and ecological concerns. The move aims to address the challenges of Tehran's overpopulation and ...