Tehran

/ tɛəˈrɑːn, -ˈræn /

noun

1. the capital of Iran, at the foot of the Elburz Mountains: built on the site of the ancient capital Ray, destroyed by Mongols in 1220; became capital in the 1790s; three universities. Pop: 7 352 000 (2005 est)

Example Sentences

Iran has been working with the US on a deal to remove the Iranian nationals through its US Interests Section at the Pakistani embassy in Tehran.

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The three countries said they had "no choice" but to bring back the sweeping measures against Tehran "as a last resort" over its "continued nuclear escalation" and lack of cooperation.

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But he added that Tehran would need reassurances that its nuclear facilities would not be attacked by Israel in order to normalise its nuclear enrichment programme.

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The high-security complex, perched on the northern edge of Tehran, has held thousands of political prisoners over the past half-century.

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Wong said that Australia would continue to maintain some diplomatic lines with Tehran but had suspended operations at its embassy in Iran for the safety of staff.

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