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Tehran was first chosen as the capital of Iran by Agha Mohammad Khan of the Qajar dynasty in 1786, because of its proximity to Iran's territories in the Caucasus, then separated from Iran in the Russo-Iranian Wars, to avoid the vying factions of the previously ruling Iranian dynasties.
3 days ago · 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.
Jul 19, 2024 · Iran's capital city of Tehran is where most visitors to the country begin their journey. With that in mind we have made this post of the very best things to do in Tehran.
3 days ago · Iran's president insists Tehran wants to negotiate over its nuclear program In the 13th century Tehrān was a prosperous market town, known for its pomegranates, its 12 rival neighbourhoods with their underground dwellings surrounded by a band of trees, and its defiance of the government.
Apr 18, 2024 · 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...
8 hours ago · The Iranian Revolution had a distinctive cultural impact, limiting particular forms of expression while nurturing others. Within this framework, traditional arts such as calligraphy and music have seen a revival, with many educational institutions and galleries involved.
1 day ago · Oct. 1, 2024, 6:38 a.m. ET. It has become a mystery in the current Middle East conflict: Why has Iran responded so meekly to recent attacks on its top officials and close allies? The pattern...
