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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Similar gatherings took place elsewhere in Iran including in Tehran and the central city of Yazd.

From Barron's

But as bombs fell 7,500 miles away in Tehran, members of West L.A.’s Iranian American community spent Saturday celebrating a day some had been awaiting for nearly half a century.

From Los Angeles Times

But the BBC has verified videos showing groups of people celebrating the reports of his demise on the streets of Tehran and Karaj.

From BBC

Critics are already asking what the goals are, particularly given the supposed destruction of Tehran's nuclear facilities months ago.

From Barron's

At the height of Iran’s expansion, it controlled a land corridor running from Tehran through Iraq and Syria to Lebanon, through which it could transport arms and personnel.

From The Wall Street Journal

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