Isfahan

American

[is-fuh-hahn] / ˌɪs fəˈhɑn /

noun

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

Isfahan British

/ ˌɪsfəˈhɑːn /

noun

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)

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Grossi said the "widespread impression" was that the stockpile remains where it was before June 2025 near Iran's Isfahan facility.

From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026

Much of the stockpile is believed to be inside underground tunnels at the Isfahan site.

From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026

Residents in Tehran, Isfahan, Tabriz and Shiraz reported powerful explosions.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2026

A good framework would name it and the illicit enrichment site at Isfahan announced by Iran in June.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 6, 2026

I told you already, he was the best dentist in Isfahan.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri

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