Tehran
The latest news and views about Iran’s Tehran province
Tehran’s Milad Tower Hosts ‘Birth of Peace’ Group Exhibition
A group exhibition of artworks titled "Birth of Peace" was held at Milad Tower of Tehran from 7 to 9 August, 2020.
Persian Architecture in Photos: Tughrul Tower
The Tughrul Tower is a remnant of Seljuk period located in Rey, southern Tehran.
COVID-19 Pandemic: Almost Entire Iran in ‘Red State’
A senior Iranian official says the whole country is in a “red state” as far as the coronavirus outbreak is concerned.
Tehran War Cemetery; A World War Site Inside British Embassy
One of the most interesting cemeteries in Iran’s capital belongs to the soldiers of Alliance who were killed during the two World Wars.
Tehran Police Seize 750 Coins Dating Back to 3,000 Years Ago
The Police in Iran’s capital of Tehran have disbanded an antique dealing ring, confiscating 750 antique coins dating back to 3,000 years ago.
Jahan-Nama Museum; A Collection of Artworks from Entire World
Jahan-Nama Museum, which contains collections of artworks from all over the world, is located in Sahebqaraniyeh Palace, northern Tehran.
Surge in Tehran’s COVID-19 Infections Alarming: Official
An Iranian official in charge of handling the coronavirus outbreak in the Iranian capital has expressed misgivings over the rise in the number of COVID-19 cases in Tehran province.
Fire in Tehran Clinic Kills 19, Wounds 11
At least 13 people have died and six other wounded in a blast and raging fire at a medical centre in northern Tehran, medics said.
Persian Architecture in Photos: House of Imam Jomeh
Dating back to the 19th century, the House of "Imam Jomeh" – the Imam of Friday prayers – is a gem in the heart of Tehran.
Iran in Photos: Vintage Car Collection of Niavaran Palace
Formerly used as a garage, the vintage car museum of Tehran’s Niavaran Palace houses the Pahlavi family's private cars, small motorcycles owned by their children, and some car replicas.
Huge Gas Tank Blast Illuminates Tehran’s Night Sky
A huge explosion has occurred at a gas storage facility located in an eastern area of the Iranian capital without causing any casualties.
Tehran Hosts Happy Snowmen Festival as Summer Arrives
The first festival of happy snowmen was held a few days ago in Tochal complex, in the heights of northern Tehran.
Tehran Metro to Get Suicide-Prevention Glass Walls
Glass walls are to be erected at the edge of platforms in 35 subway stations across Tehran to prevent people committing suicide by jumping in front of the trains.
Another Mild Quake Strikes Iranian Capital
An earthquake measuring 4 on the Richter scale hit an area near the Iranian capital of Tehran on Wednesday, a few weeks after the city was jolted by a number of mild quakes.
Winners of COVID-19 Cartoon Festival to Be Displayed at Iran’s Urban Sites
Organizers of an international cartoon festival on the battle with coronavirus have decided to display a preview of the award-winning works at the public places of various Iranian cities.
Iranian Artists Produce Mask at Hafez Hall of Tehran
A number of Iranian theatre, television and music artists have set up a charity workshop to produce masks at the Hafez Hall of Tehran amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Tehran in Fog
Tehran, the Iranian capital, had a pleasant atmosphere on Wednesday with a cloudy and foggy sky.
Century-Old Café in Tehran, Popular Hangout for Book Readers
One of the most popular cafés in the Iranian capital, Tehran, is a book café which dates back 100 years.
Melli Bank Museum; A Must-See Site in Tehran
The Melli Bank Museum in downtown Tehran is a beautiful historic building that features exemplary architectural techniques of the late era of Qajar dynasty and includes a rich source of exquisite and valuable objects from different sections of Iran’s history.
Fresh Waves of Coronavirus Infection Could Hit Tehran: Official
The official leading operations to fight COVID-19 in the Iranian capital, Tehran, says fresh waves of infection could be looming in the metropolis.
Iran Expresses Solidarity with World on COVID-19 in Videomapping Event
Tehran has hosted a videomapping event at the iconic Azadi Tower to express solidarity with the world amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Tejarat Bank Museum Tied to Spirit of Old Tehran
The building of Tejarat Bank museum gallery, located in downtown Tehran, dates back to the Qajar dynasty era.
Tehran Introduces New Restrictions to Contain Corona Outbreak
New restrictions have been introduced by the Iranian government for Tehran province in a bid to prevent further spread of the coronavirus.
Tehran Gets More Colourful for Nowruz Despite Corona Outbreak
Despite the problems caused by the Coronavirus, Tehran municipality's programs are underway as before.
Tehran’s Azadi Tower Lit Up in Solidarity with China
On behalf of Iranian people, the Municipality of Tehran has lit up the capital’s iconic Azadi Tower with messages of sympathy with the Chinese nation in their fight against Coronavirus.