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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Iran’s state-controlled television channel confirmed his death the next morning, and broadcast videos throughout the day of mourners in major cities such as Tehran and Isfahan.

From The Wall Street Journal

Similar gatherings took place in the southern city of Shiraz, Yazd and Isfahan in central Iran, Tabriz in the northwest and elsewhere, according to images broadcast on state TV.

From Barron's

Beyond Tehran, explosions were reported in Kermanshah in the west, Isfahan in the centre and as far as Zahedan in the southeast.

From Barron's

At least half a dozen universities in cities including Tehran, Isfahan, Shiraz and Urmia said courses would be held remotely for the next few weeks.

From The Wall Street Journal

"We used to eat out twice a month," says Marjan, who lives in Iran's second largest city, Isfahan.

From BBC

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