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Iran mulls moving capital from Tehran to south coast

Iran is considering moving its capital from Tehran to the Gulf of Oman due to issues like traffic and pollution, as mentioned by President Masoud Pezeshkian.
The relocation idea has resurfaced after being shelved since the 1979 Islamic Revolution due to financial obstacles, as discussed by various lawmakers.
The Makran region is viewed as a potential economic hub but poses financial burdens and risks of climate change, according to local news agencies.
Opponents argue that Tehran's historical and cultural significance cannot be replaced, highlighting the city's role as a modern symbol of Iran, expressed by resident Kamyar Babaei.

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The Express Tribune

Iran considers moving capital to southern coast amid Tehran's struggles

Iran is exploring the possibility of moving its capital from Tehran to the Makran region on the Gulf of Oman, as Tehran grapples with a host of urban challenges. While the idea has surfaced periodically since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, it has largely been dismissed due to the significant financial and logistical hurdles. However, the new government under reformist President Masoud Pezeshkian, who took office in July 2024, is now seriously cons…

3 days ago·Pakistan

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Dawn

Iran mulls moving capital to ‘lost paradise’ on southern coast

“The ‘lost paradise’ of Makran must be transformed into the future economic hub of Iran and the region,” says FM Abbas Araghchi.

4 days ago·Pakistan

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UrduPoint

Iran Mulls Moving Capital To lost Paradise On Southern Coast

Faced with myriad problems including gridlocked traffic and a sinking earth surface in its current capital, Iran is considering a drastic solution -- moving it to an altogether different location on the Gulf of Oman. Though the idea of moving the capital has cropped up on various oc ..

4 days ago·Pakistan

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Marianne

Seismic risks, lack of water, lack of gas: Iran wants to move its capital 1,000 kilometres further south

In Iran, the regime is considering setting up its new capital in the south of the country, near the Oman Sea, to leave behind all the disadvantages of Tehran, and to breathe a new economic and strategic breath.

4 days ago

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France24

Iran mulls moving capital from Tehran to south coast

Faced with myriad problems including gridlocked traffic and a sinking earth surface in its current capital, Iran is considering a drastic solution – moving it to an altogether different location on the Gulf of Oman.

4 days ago·France

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