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Tehran: Capital and largest city of Iran
Tehran is the capital and largest city of Iran. It is also the capital of Tehran province and the administrative center for Tehran County and its Central District. With a population of around 9.8 million in the city, and 16.8 million in the metropolitan area, Tehran is the most populous city in Iran and Western Asia, the second-largest metropolitan area in the Middle East after Cairo, and the 24th-most-populous metropolitan area in the world. Greater Tehran includes several municipalities, including Karaj, Eslamshahr, Shahriar, Qods, Malard, Golestan, Pakdasht, Qarchak, Nasimshahr, Parand, Pardis, Andisheh and Fardis.

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At least 71 killed in Israel's attack on Tehran's Evin prison [Video]

At least 71 killed in Israel's attack on Tehran's Evin prison

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IRAN BREAKING: Massive Crowds Gather in Tehran to Honour MARTYRS of Israeli Aggression [Video]

IRAN BREAKING: Massive Crowds Gather in Tehran to Honour MARTYRS of Israeli Aggression

Iran held state funerals for top generals martyred in the Israeli military campaign, including Generals Bagheri and Hajizadeh. Thousands gathered at Tehran’s Behesht-e-Zahra Cemetery and Shah..

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Iran Ditches Russia? Iran Turns to China J-10C Fighters After Devastating War Losses Against Israel [Video]

Iran Ditches Russia? Iran Turns to China J-10C Fighters After Devastating War Losses Against Israel

Iran is reportedly pivoting away from reliance on Russian military hardware after suffering heavy battlefield losses in its 12-day war with Israel. According to Iranian defense sources, Tehran has..

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Iran BUSTS Israel's LIES; REVEALS ‘Strike Map' Showing Direct Hits on Israel’s Most Guarded Sites [Video]

Iran BUSTS Israel's LIES; REVEALS ‘Strike Map' Showing Direct Hits on Israel’s Most Guarded Sites

Iran has published what it calls a “strike map,” claiming its missile and drone attacks hit dozens of Israel’s most heavily fortified military and intelligence facilities during the recent 12-day..

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Iran holds state funeral for military leaders and nuclear scientists killed in Israel conflict [Video]

Iran holds state funeral for military leaders and nuclear scientists killed in Israel conflict

Iran holds state funeral for military leaders and nuclear scientists killed in Israel conflict Hundreds of thousands attended a mass funeral in Tehran for IRGC Chief General Hossein Salami and other..

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VIDEO: ‘Assassinated’ Shamkhani, Qaani Appear In Tehran’s Grand Funeral Defying Israeli Claims [Video]

VIDEO: ‘Assassinated’ Shamkhani, Qaani Appear In Tehran’s Grand Funeral Defying Israeli Claims

In a stunning rebuke to Israeli and Western media claims, senior Iranian officials Ali Shamkhani and Esmail Qaani — both previously reported 'assassinated' in Israeli airstrikes — appeared alive..

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Tehran BREAKING: Iran Holds Massive Funeral for IRGC, Nuclear Scientists; Pezeshkian Attends Funeral [Video]

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Tehran witnessed an extraordinary outpouring of grief and defiance as thousands gathered for a massive funeral honoring 60 Iranian martyrs, including senior IRGC commanders, nuclear scientists, and..

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Israel REVEALS War Secrets: IDF Confirms 11 Scientists, 200 Launchers & 3 Nuke Sites DESTROYED [Video]

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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has released chilling footage revealing details of Operation Rising Lion—a 12-day precision strike campaign targeting Iran's nuclear and missile infrastructure. The..

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Netanyahu Claims Victory After Tehran Strike | Hamas Abandoned By Iran | No Backup From Tehran? [Video]

Netanyahu Claims Victory After Tehran Strike | Hamas Abandoned By Iran | No Backup From Tehran?

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Iran Breaking: Israel Admits Trying to Kill Khamenei During War | U.S Trump Behind Plan? [Video]

Iran Breaking: Israel Admits Trying to Kill Khamenei During War | U.S Trump Behind Plan?

In a chilling admission, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was a target for assassination during the recent 12-day conflict. However,..

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Iran's Parliament has voted to suspend cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency, branding it a "spy tool" of Western powers. The IRGC’s Sepah News confirmed the vote amid fiery debates..

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Iran PRAISES Indian Public for Backing Tehran in Israel War | Modi Govt LEFT OUT of Embassy Thanks [Video]

Iran PRAISES Indian Public for Backing Tehran in Israel War | Modi Govt LEFT OUT of Embassy Thanks

Amid rising Middle East tensions, Iran’s embassy in Delhi issued a statement thanking Indian citizens, political parties, and institutions for standing with Tehran during its conflict with Israel...

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Trump's SecDef’s Chilling Intel on Iran’s Nuclear Collapse After US Strikes| ‘Iran’s Nukes Crushed’ [Video]

Trump's SecDef’s Chilling Intel on Iran’s Nuclear Collapse After US Strikes| ‘Iran’s Nukes Crushed’

The U.S Secretary of Defense under President Trump has disclosed classified intelligence suggesting Iran’s nuclear infrastructure has suffered catastrophic damage following recent American..

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Iran’s ‘Victory’ Over Israel Sparks Celebrations Across Tehran, Basra, Beirut | Crowds Roar [Video]

Iran’s ‘Victory’ Over Israel Sparks Celebrations Across Tehran, Basra, Beirut | Crowds Roar

Massive celebrations erupted across Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon following what Tehran calls a decisive victory over the Israeli regime. From Azadi Square in Tehran to Basra in southern Iraq and Beirut in..

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Iran's parliament backs bill to suspend cooperation with UN's nuclear watchdog [Video]

Iran's parliament backs bill to suspend cooperation with UN's nuclear watchdog

Iran's parliament backs bill to suspend cooperation with UN's nuclear watchdog The development came as Tehran accused the International Atomic Energy Agency of failing to condemn recent strikes on..

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Trump CLAIMS He HALTED 52 Israeli Jets MID-AIR After Iran Attacked; Was Full-Scale War Seconds Away? [Video]

Trump CLAIMS He HALTED 52 Israeli Jets MID-AIR After Iran Attacked; Was Full-Scale War Seconds Away?

Trump claimed he personally intervened to stop 52 Israeli fighter jets from launching a massive retaliatory strike on Iran after Tehran violated the short-lived ceasefire. Speaking during an impromptu..

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Trump Claims Israel Found Iran's Fordow Site Reduced to Rubble; 'There Was Complete OBLITERATION' [Video]

Trump Claims Israel Found Iran's Fordow Site Reduced to Rubble; 'There Was Complete OBLITERATION'

Trump revealed that Israeli agents who surveyed Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility after a recent strike reported “complete obliteration.” Speaking at a political event, Trump stated, “They have..

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‘Israel was Hit REALLY Hard’ | Trump Reveals EXTENT of Damage, Signals Iran Ties Possible [Video]

‘Israel was Hit REALLY Hard’ | Trump Reveals EXTENT of Damage, Signals Iran Ties Possible

President Donald Trump has confirmed massive damage in Israel, stating the country was “hit really hard” by Iranian ballistic missiles. In a surprising twist, Trump also signaled openness to future..

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Iran and Israel Agree to Ceasefire After 12 Days of War -Trump Takes Credit, Gaza Suffers in Silence [Video]

Iran and Israel Agree to Ceasefire After 12 Days of War -Trump Takes Credit, Gaza Suffers in Silence

After nearly two weeks of deadly missile exchanges and rising fears of regional war, Iran and Israel have agreed to a fragile ceasefire. But as the skies over Tehran and Tel Aviv fall silent, former..

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Dead or detained? Qaani’s mysterious return shakes Iran’s narrative, confounds Israeli intelligence [Video]

Dead or detained? Qaani’s mysterious return shakes Iran’s narrative, confounds Israeli intelligence

After vanishing for nearly two weeks amid escalating conflict with Israel, Iran’s Quds Force commander Esmail Qaani has reappeared—alive and seemingly well—at a public gathering in Tehran. His..

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Trump's Airstrikes FAILED to Destroy Iran’s Nuclear Sites — Intelligence Report EXPOSES Major Flaw [Video]

Trump's Airstrikes FAILED to Destroy Iran’s Nuclear Sites — Intelligence Report EXPOSES Major Flaw

A preliminary U.S. intelligence report has revealed that recent American airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities failed to eliminate Tehran’s nuclear capabilities, only setting the program back by..

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Iran CELEBRATES Israel’s HUMILIATING Loss in War; Nationwide Rallies To Celebrate Win Over Israel [Video]

Iran CELEBRATES Israel’s HUMILIATING Loss in War; Nationwide Rallies To Celebrate Win Over Israel

Millions of Iranians took to the streets across Tehran, Mashhad, Isfahan, and Qom to celebrate what state media is calling a “historic and humiliating defeat for Israel.” Footage shows fireworks..

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Israeli Attack on Tehran Caught in Terrifying CCTV Footage; Huge BLAST as Iran Building Rattles [Video]

Israeli Attack on Tehran Caught in Terrifying CCTV Footage; Huge BLAST as Iran Building Rattles

Israeli Attack on Tehran Caught in Terrifying CCTV Footage; Huge BLAST as Iran Building Rattles.In a chilling escalation of the Israel-Iran conflict, newly surfaced CCTV footage captures the exact..

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'Heaviest bombardment Tehran has seen since staart of war' [Video]

'Heaviest bombardment Tehran has seen since staart of war'

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‘Will Respond FORCEFULLY to any violations’ | BiBi warns Iran after accepting Trump’s CEASEFIRE plan [Video]

‘Will Respond FORCEFULLY to any violations’ | BiBi warns Iran after accepting Trump’s CEASEFIRE plan

Israel has officially accepted President Donald Trump’s ceasefire proposal in its conflict with Iran, with Prime Minister Netanyahu declaring that Israel’s objectives have been achieved. However,..

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