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Tehran

British

/ tɛəˈrɑːn, -ˈræn /

noun

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)

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It was also directed at US and Israeli allies across the region who were watching closely to see whether Tehran would act on its threats.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

But there were signs of fresh diplomatic efforts over the weekend, with Pakistan's interior minister Mohsin Naqvi visiting Tehran.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Their earlier efforts to insulate themselves from such strikes failed, stoking Arab enmity toward Tehran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

My cousin Mehdi, who still lives in Tehran with his wife and kids, made his first trip to America in 2015.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi

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