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Get the news and stories from Tehran, the capital and the largest city of Iran. Tehran is its major tourist destination, boasting many cultural landmarks. Find the news and articles on the history and culture of Tehran. Despite unfriendly relations with many Western and regional states, Tehran is the economic center of Iran. Find news and information on the economy of Tehran and Iran in general, as well as on politics and relations with other countries, including major powers Russia, the US and China. The central government of Iran, headed by the President (currently Hassan Rouhani) is located in Tehran. There have been a lot of disputes on the subject of Iran’s nuclear program. The main Iranian institutions working on the nuclear program are also located in Tehran. Don’t miss the latest news and updates on that matter, including the US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal.
- Instagram restores posts issuing DEATH THREATS against Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei, claiming these are in ‘public interest’
Despite its policy banning death threats against political figures, Instagram has cited “public interest” in restoring a number of clips calling for “Death to Khamenei” – a reference to the country’s supreme leader.Jul 23, 2021 11:58World News - Tehran police & firefighters respond to reports of ‘loud explosion’A loud explosion was heard in Tehran, according to multiple witnesses, with Iranian news media reporting that authorities are now investigating a park area in the capital where an “unknown object” allegedly went off.Jul 9, 2021 21:22World News
- Will Iran’s new president fuel conflict or make deals?Ebrahim Raisi’s election in Tehran risks escalating strife with Iran’s global and regional adversaries. But there is also the chance that, under his leadership, he will have the scope to smooth the friction with foreign foes.Jun 21, 2021 13:02
- Iran plans petrochemical BOOM despite US sanctionsIran’s petchems sector now accounts for over 30 percent of all its non-oil exports and Tehran is planning to boost this further through the build-out of a number of dedicated hubs.Feb 20, 2021 10:02Business News
- Iran sends BIGGEST EVER fleet of oil tankers to Venezuela, defying US sanctions – reportIran is sending a large fleet of oil tankers to Venezuela to help the Latin American nation survive a severe lack of fuel, Bloomberg has reported, citing sources. Both countries are facing US sanctions targeting their oil trade.Dec 7, 2020 11:44Business News
- Iran warns US & Israel against any ‘adventurism’ during Trump’s ‘final’ days in office after murder of scientist — letter to UNIran’s ambassador to the United Nations has called on Washington and Tel Aviv to avoid “adventuristic measures” after the assassination of a top Iranian scientist, while also alleging “serious indications” of Israeli involvement.Nov 27, 2020 23:59World News
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