An Iranian government spokesperson announced that the country is moving its capital city to the south by the coast, inciting both support and backlash.

Iran is planning to relocate its capital from Tehran to the southern city of Makran, a move that could mark a historic milestone if implemented. Makran, part of the Balochistan plateau shared by ...

He highlighted Makran’s strategic connection to the ocean, which he said offers significant opportunities for maritime-focused industries. The remarks came a day after Pezeshkian arrived in Sistan and ...

Iran plans to relocate its capital from Tehran to the southern Makran coastal region due to economic and ecological concerns. The move aims to address the challenges of Tehran's overpopulation and ...

Public reaction through social media is one of deep scepticism as Makran region is arid, necessitating potential reliance on costly desalinated sea water to sustain a large city. Makran's 1,000 ...

Given its strategic location on the Indian Ocean and its connection to international economic corridors, Chabahar is increasingly positioned as a future hub for maritime trade and Iran’s blue economy.

is considered as vital a link for the development of the Makran region of Balochistan and the CPEC transport infrastructure initiative as the city’s seaport. Though it may appear to be a small ...

Alireza Moniri Abyaneh, speaking with IRNA on Tuesday, stated that the Makran Petrochemical Complex consists of six megaprojects and 22 downstream petrochemical units. According to plans, utilities ...

He highlighted Makran’s strategic connection to the ocean, which he said offers significant opportunities for maritime-focused industries. The remarks came a day after Pezeshkian arrived in Sistan and ...

Iran is changing its capital city to Makran, in the southern coastal region, from Tehran in the north for economic and ecological reasons, according to Persian-language satellite TV station Iran ...