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

The water depletion from over-pumping aquifers is causing land to sink in the provinces of Tehran and Isfahan.

Read more on The Wall Street Journal

The U.S. attacked three of Iran’s nuclear sites: Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan, which represent the core of the Iranian nuclear infrastructure.

Read more on The Wall Street Journal

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.

Read more on BBC

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

Read more on BBC

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

Read more on BBC