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Tehran: Capital and largest city in Iran
Tehran is the capital 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. With a population of around 9.8 million in the city as of 2025, 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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Iran SLAMS UK For Unjust Arrests Of Nationals, Warns Of Political Motives And Int. Law Violations [Video]

Iran SLAMS UK For Unjust Arrests Of Nationals, Warns Of Political Motives And Int. Law Violations

Iran has summoned the British charge d’affaires in Tehran to protest the arrest of several Iranian nationals in the UK, calling the detentions unjustified, evidence-less, and politically motivated...

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Putin Iran treaty ratification marks a pivotal moment in Moscow-Tehran relations. Signed in January, the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement solidifies cooperation in national security,..

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Netanyahu Vs. Trump: Israel is preparing a possible solo military strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, even as former U.S. President Donald Trump urges diplomacy. In a bold move that could reshape..

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Trump Stopped Israel From Bombing Iran? Trump Rejects Strike Plan, Opts for Secret Talks with Tehran

Trump blocked Israel's planned strike on Iran's nuclear facilities, choosing diplomacy over escalation. Trump allegedly rejected a proposed Israeli military operation and instead pushed for backchannel..

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