Isfahan

[is-fuh-hahn]

noun

1. a city in central Iran: the capital of Persia from the 16th into the 18th century.

Isfahan

/ ˌɪsfəˈhɑːn /

noun

1. Ancient name: Aspadana. a city in central Iran: the second largest city in the country; capital of Persia in the 11th century and from 1598 to 1722. Pop: 1 547 000 (2005 est)

Example Sentences

Speaking to US reporters, the official said that reaching the enriched uranium at Isfahan would be extremely difficult and any attempt would prompt renewed Israeli strikes.

From BBC

New satellite images show six craters clustered around two entry points at Fordo, with similar craters spotted at Isfahan.

From BBC

Previously unseen damage is also visible near tunnel entrances at Iran's Isfahan Nuclear Technology Centre after it was hit by the US.

From BBC

The US struck three nuclear sites in Iran on Saturday - Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan - using "bunker buster" bombs designed to penetrate hardened underground targets.

From BBC

While military strategists scramble to learn the damage done by U.S. bombs and missiles in Iran, many scholars and Iranian Americans are wondering what this means for the people and architectural treasures of Isfahan.

From Los Angeles Times