Tehran

Tehran is the capital city of Iran, serving as the country's political, economic, and cultural center. It is the seat of the Iranian government and the location where major national policies are formulated.

Why it’s in the news: Tehran is in the news due to its central role in ongoing negotiations and disputes over the Strait of Hormuz and its nuclear program.

Latest on Tehran

• Iran Guards say will not reopen Hormuz without US meeting Tehran's demands
• Iran targeted tanker, says UAE, as Tehran says Hormuz deal with Oman close
• Iranian footballers who defied Tehran become Australian citizens
• Iran and Oman agree on new Hormuz route, Tehran says
• Trump trapped between escalation and an Iran deal on Tehran’s terms
• Iran media denies Trump claim that Tehran asked US not to strike
• The new demands from Trump, come after Tehran asked for compensation for the U.S. and Israeli war launched on Feb. 28.

Connections

22 entities linked to Tehran across the news graph.