Israel's attacks could affect one of Iran’s most ambitious plans

Plans on hold

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The ongoing conflict between Tel Aviv and Tehran has put many plans on hold, particularly one major, controversial shift within the Iranian government.

Changes in Iran

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Back in January, Tehran made an unexpected announcement that was seeking to redefine many things for the Iranian government, economy, and society.

Moving out of Tehran

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Newsweek wrote that the Iranian government decided to relocate the capital from Tehran, in the north, to Makran, in the southern coastal region.

Heading south

Plans on hold, Changes in Iran, Moving out of Tehran, Heading south, Exploratory phase, Urban problems, Everyone's a critic, Expensive, time-consuming, and unnecessary, Capital since 1786, Not exactly a new idea

“The new capital will definitely be in the south, in the Makran region, and this matter is currently being worked on,” the Tehran government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani stated, as quoted by news channel Iran International.

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Exploratory phase

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“We are seeking assistance from academics, elites and experts, including engineers, sociologists and economists”, the government spokeswoman highlighted, stressing that the idea is still in an exploratory phase.

Urban problems

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According to Newsweek, the Iranian government claims the change of location of the capital is due to financial and ecologic reasons. Tehran is described as affected by overpopulation, power shortages, and scarcity of water.

Everyone's a critic

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However, Iran International reports the idea to move the seat of government to Makran has been met with criticism, particularly when it comes to cost and logistics.

Expensive, time-consuming, and unnecessary

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Newsweek wrote back in January that Iran’s economy was facing a historic low, with many voices criticizing President Masoud Pezeshkian’s initiative as expensive, time-consuming, and bringing an unnecessary shift in the country.

Capital since 1786

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According to Newsweek, Tehran was designated as capital of Iran in 1786 by Agha Mohammad Khan, founder of the Qajar Dynasty that ruled the country until 1925. Now the city is a bustling metropolis of almost 9 million people.

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Not exactly a new idea

Plans on hold, Changes in Iran, Moving out of Tehran, Heading south, Exploratory phase, Urban problems, Everyone's a critic, Expensive, time-consuming, and unnecessary, Capital since 1786, Not exactly a new idea

The idea to move Iran’s government outside Tehran has been discussed since the early 2000s, gaining some traction during the government of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

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