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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, Andisheh, Eslamshahr, Pakdasht, Qods, and Shahriar.

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Iran Breaking| 2 Iranian Supreme Court Judges Involved In Espionage Cases Killed In Tehran | Details [Video]

Iran Breaking| 2 Iranian Supreme Court Judges Involved In Espionage Cases Killed In Tehran | Details

Two Iranian Supreme Court judges were killed in Tehran in a suspected targeted assassination linked to espionage cases. The incident has raised concerns over the safety of judicial figures in the..

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Tehran adds 1,000 strategic drones to its arsenal amid tensions with US and Israel [Video]

Tehran adds 1,000 strategic drones to its arsenal amid tensions with US and Israel

The drones are said to have stealth and anti-fortification capabilities.

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Tehran releases Italian journalist Cecilia Sala from prison [Video]

Tehran releases Italian journalist Cecilia Sala from prison

Sala has been detained in Iran since 19 December, three days after she arrived in the country on a journalist visa.

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'Reckless Attacks Will Trigger a Large-Scale War' – Iranian FM Araghchi's Message to Netanyahu

Iran has issued a stern warning to Israel, cautioning that any further military attacks on Tehran could escalate into a full-scale war. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in an interview with..

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Tehran warns Rome bilateral ties at risk if detained Iranian not released from prison [Video]

Tehran warns Rome bilateral ties at risk if detained Iranian not released from prison

Mohammad Abedini was arrested by Italian authorities at Milan’s Malpensa airport on a US warrant on 16 December, accused of supplying the technology for a drone strike in Jordan which killed three US..

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Italian newspaper urges Iran to free journalist held in notorious jail [Video]

Italian newspaper urges Iran to free journalist held in notorious jail

Cecilia Sala, who works for Il Foglio, was arrested in Tehran before Christmas while on a reporting trip and is now being held in Evin prison.

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'Will Behead Yemen's Houthis': Israel After Confirming Killing of Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh In Iran [Video]

'Will Behead Yemen's Houthis': Israel After Confirming Killing of Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh In Iran

Israel's Defense Minister confirmed the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, vowing to take decisive action against Yemen's Houthi rebels. Katz warned the IDF would "decapitate" Houthi..

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Iran's Khamenei Says Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis Act Independently, Rejects ‘Proxy Force’ Accusations [Video]

Iran's Khamenei Says Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis Act Independently, Rejects ‘Proxy Force’ Accusations

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has rejected claims that groups like Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis act as proxy forces for Tehran. Speaking on Sunday, Khamenei emphasized that..

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Iran’s ‘Death for Netanyahu’ Call Sends Shockwaves Through Israel; Tehran Asks Arab Partners to Act [Video]

Iran’s ‘Death for Netanyahu’ Call Sends Shockwaves Through Israel; Tehran Asks Arab Partners to Act

In a provocative and chilling statement, Iran has called for the execution of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, escalating tensions between Tehran and Tel Aviv. The Iranian government has..

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Jolani's Chilling Message to Iran, Israel & U.S | All-Out War Declaration if....| Syria War Spreads [Video]

Jolani's Chilling Message to Iran, Israel & U.S | All-Out War Declaration if....| Syria War Spreads

In a shocking turn of events, HTS (Hayat Tahrir al-Sham) leader Abu Mohammad al-Jolani issued a chilling message targeting Iran, Israel, and the United States, signaling the possibility of all-out war..

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Iran Slams Israel for Netanyahu’s ‘Aggressive’ Actions in Syria; Key Towns Seized, Multiple Strikes [Video]

Iran Slams Israel for Netanyahu’s ‘Aggressive’ Actions in Syria; Key Towns Seized, Multiple Strikes

Iran has condemned Israel's escalating military actions in Syria, calling Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent moves "aggressive" and a violation of international law. The statement follows..

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Iran’s Biggest Warning for Israel: Military Chief Warns of ‘Crushing’, ‘Beyond Imaginable’ Response [Video]

Iran’s Biggest Warning for Israel: Military Chief Warns of ‘Crushing’, ‘Beyond Imaginable’ Response

Iran has issued its strongest warning yet to Israel following last month’s airstrikes on Iranian territory. Major General Mohammad Baqeri, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, declared that..

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