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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 9.4 million in the city as of 2018, 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, Andisheh, Eslamshahr, Pakdasht, Qods, and Shahriar.

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Iran warns Israel of Measured Retaliation, FM Araghchi reaffirms Tehran's right to retaliate| WATCH [Video]

Iran warns Israel of Measured Retaliation, FM Araghchi reaffirms Tehran's right to retaliate| WATCH

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reaffirms Tehran's right to retaliate against Israel for its recent airstrikes on Iranian military sites. The response will be strategic and timely, with Iran..

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According to Ynet News and Iran International reports, Tehran has secretly selected Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, as Iran's next leader. The decision reportedly came..

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In a dramatic revelation, Iran reportedly sent a confidential message to the United States prior to the 2024 presidential election, assuring Washington that it had no plans to assassinate..

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Lebanese leader asks Iran to help secure a ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel [Video]

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Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati has appeared to encourage Tehran to convince Hezbollah, which it supports, to agree to a deal that could require the militant group to withdraw from the..

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Tehran SHOCKS Trump! Iran Wants Dialogue as Trump Adds Anti-Iran Officials Amid Gaza War| Watch [Video]

Tehran SHOCKS Trump! Iran Wants Dialogue as Trump Adds Anti-Iran Officials Amid Gaza War| Watch

Iran's leadership signals openness to communication with the US following Trump's election victory, with Foreign Minister Araghchi confirming existing channels remain open. Despite fundamental..

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The US military has launched a series of airstrikes targeting sites in Syria associated with Iran-aligned groups, a day after an assault on America’s largest command centre in the region. The..

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In a chilling escalation of rhetoric, Iran has issued a stark warning of a potential "global war threat" as Israel intensifies its military offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon. The fierce battles,..

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In a dramatic shift in U.S. foreign policy, President-elect Donald Trump is poised to ramp up pressure on Iran, with plans to tighten sanctions and choke off Tehran's vital oil revenue. Sources close..

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Dangerous Israeli Trap for Iran? Khamenei's Advisor Warns: 'Do Not React Without Thinking'

In a stark warning amid escalating tensions, a top advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has urged caution, advising against a hasty or instinctive response to recent Israeli..

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Iranians on the US election 2024: Trump or Harris?

When he was in office Trump expanded sanctions on Tehran, causing the country's oil exports to plummet. Now he is running again, who do Iranians want to win the race?

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Anti-U.S Protests In Iran: Video Shows Tehran Streets Full of Iranians 'Cursing' America

As Iran commemorates the 44th anniversary of the 1979 hostage crisis, demonstrators gather outside the former US embassy in Tehran, reigniting tensions that have long defined US-Iran relations...

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U.S’ Most Horrifying Threat to Iran: Warns Another Attack on Israel Could Unleash a Deadly Response [Video]

U.S’ Most Horrifying Threat to Iran: Warns Another Attack on Israel Could Unleash a Deadly Response

In a grave escalation of warnings, the United States has issued what may be its most severe caution to Iran yet, following rising tensions in the Middle East. Washington has reportedly communicated to..

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Putin-Khamenei Join Hands Ahead of 'Bigger' War | Russia Iran New Partnership Key Details

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has announced that Russia and Iran are preparing to sign a strategic partnership agreement in the near future. This significant treaty aims to strengthen defense..

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Shocking! Iran DENIES Help to Hezbollah Amid IDF War, No IRGC Troops To Be Deployed| Watch Video [Video]

Shocking! Iran DENIES Help to Hezbollah Amid IDF War, No IRGC Troops To Be Deployed| Watch Video

Iran has announced that it will not send troops to Lebanon or Gaza to confront Israel, despite the ongoing conflict in the region. This statement comes from the Iranian Foreign Ministry in Tehran,..

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Iran Furious Over Israel's Strike on IRGC Officer Ignites Calls for Revenge—Is War on the Horizon? [Video]

Iran Furious Over Israel's Strike on IRGC Officer Ignites Calls for Revenge—Is War on the Horizon?

In a dramatic turn of events, Iran has expressed outrage over Israel's recent airstrike that resulted in the death of a top IRGC officer, further inflaming tensions in the region. The Iranian..

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Israel Hijacks Beirut Airport, Forces Iranian Plane into Dramatic U-Turn| Khamenei's Revenge Coming? [Video]

Israel Hijacks Beirut Airport, Forces Iranian Plane into Dramatic U-Turn| Khamenei's Revenge Coming?

In a daring and unprecedented move, Israel allegedly hacked into the control tower of Beirut's Rafic Hariri International Airport, forcing an Iranian civilian aircraft to make a sudden U-turn before..

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'Ready To...': Iran's Retaliates Big After Hezbollah Chief Nasrallah Killed |  Khamenei Comes Out [Video]

'Ready To...': Iran's Retaliates Big After Hezbollah Chief Nasrallah Killed | Khamenei Comes Out

In the wake of reports regarding the potential death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, questions loom over Iran's next steps. Will Iran seek immediate retaliation against Israel, or will they tread..

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Video| Netanyahu Shares Two Maps in UN Assembly, Explains How Hamas-Hezbollah are Destroying Peace [Video]

Video| Netanyahu Shares Two Maps in UN Assembly, Explains How Hamas-Hezbollah are Destroying Peace

Watch| Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu delivered his first UN speech since the Gaza war, condemning Iran for orchestrating the October 7 attack. He shared two maps showing Blessing vs Curse for Israel..

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Full Speech| Iran's President Pezeshkian Reacts To IDF's Attack On Hezbollah, Says War Inevitable [Video]

Full Speech| Iran's President Pezeshkian Reacts To IDF's Attack On Hezbollah, Says War Inevitable

Iran's new president, Masoud Pezeshkian, accuses Israel of escalating Middle East conflicts during his first US visit. He warns against a wider war, emphasizing no one benefits from conflict...

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