Tehran

Capital and largest city in Iran

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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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Confusion surrounds US-Iran nuclear talks venue as Tehran points to Oman over Rome Confusion surrounds US-Iran nuclear talks venue as Tehran points to Oman over Rome Iran's foreign ministry now insists negotiations will take place again in Oman, contradicting earlier reports from.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:14Published 9 hours ago

Iran Says No To U.S \| 'Won't Abandon Nuclear Program' FM Seyed Abbas Araghchi Iranian FM issues a direct threat to Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff. Tehran refuses to abandon its nuclear program despite US pressure. Talks to resume in Oman as uranium stockpile deal faces.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:17Published 11 hours ago

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Iran and US to hold talks to jump-start negotiations over Tehran's advancing nuclear program Iran and US to hold talks to jump-start negotiations over Tehran's advancing nuclear program Trump has threatened to launch airstrikes targeting Iran's nuclear program as Iranian officials.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:35Published 4 days ago

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Trump Issues Ultimatum to Iran: Agree to Nuclear Deal or Face Unprecedented Bombings and Sanctions Former U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a chilling ultimatum to Iran, warning of devastating bombings and harsh secondary tariffs if Tehran refuses to negotiate a nuclear deal with Washington. In.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 04:00Published 2 weeks ago

Iran Issues Dire Warning to Netanyahu: Israeli Attacks on Lebanon Threaten Global War – 7 Killed Tensions are escalating in the Middle East as Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi warns that Israel’s recent airstrikes on Lebanon could spark a global crisis. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has urged.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:21Published 3 weeks ago

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Trump Putin Iran Stance: Leaders Agree Iran Must Never Threaten Israel, White House Confirms Trump, Putin, Iran—The White House confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin share the view that Iran must never be in a position to destroy Israel. The.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:30Published on March 19, 2025

Iran to Join Hamas-Houthi War Against Israel and U.S.? Iran Warns Trump After Deadly Gaza Strike Iran has issued a chilling warning to the United States and President Trump, signaling its intent to escalate the conflict. Tehran suggests it could join forces with Hamas and the Houthi rebels in an.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:30Published on March 18, 2025

US steps up attacks on Yemen, vowing escalation against Houthi rebels US steps up attacks on Yemen, vowing escalation against Houthi rebels Trump on Saturday vowed to use “overwhelming lethal force” until the Houthis cease their attacks and warned that Tehran.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on March 17, 2025

Philip Turle: Tehran vows 'decisive response' if US threats become real Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:34Published on March 16, 2025

Iran BREAKING: Araghchi On LIVE TV Admits Trump's Letter With Striking Deal Reaching Tehran IRAN-U.S LETTER: In a stunning revelation on live TV, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed that Tehran is set to receive a letter from former U.S. President Donald Trump regarding a.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:06Published on March 12, 2025

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