Latest news from Tehran.
From the bazaars of Grand Bazaar to the boutiques of Tajrish, a new economic reality is reshaping how ordinary Tehranis spend, save and survive.
Business4 July 20263 min read
The death of the Supreme Leader and a fuel crisis that has queues stretching past Vali-e-Asr Square have collided to produce the most turbulent week Tehran has seen in years.
News4 July 20263 min read
From Azadi's terraces to the wrestling halls of Shahrak-e Gharb, the capital's clubs and leagues are actively recruiting new members this summer.
Sport4 July 20263 min read
From Valiasr Street accelerators to the Pardis Technology Park, Iran's digital industry is rolling out its most ambitious product roadmaps yet — and the timing could not be more charged.
4 July 20263 min read
A wave of new business openings across the capital is pulling skilled workers out of government offices and into startups, cafés, and boutique retailers — and employers are raising salaries to keep pace.
Business4 July 20263 min read
With extreme heat tightening its grip on the region and a city already stretched by fuel pressures and political transition, Tehran's municipal response is being tested in ways that reveal both its strengths and its chronic gaps.
News4 July 20263 min read
Two overlapping policy changes rolled out this week will raise daily commuting costs for millions of Tehran residents while placing new limits on household water use across 14 municipal districts.
4 July 20263 min read
From Tajrish to Ekbatan, digital platforms are reshaping how Tehranis shop, commute, earn a living — and survive inflation.
4 July 20263 min read
Planners and neighbourhood advocates say the city's updated zoning framework will reshape housing density and green space access across Tehran's 22 districts, but warn implementation gaps could leave residents worse off.
4 July 20263 min read
Revised consultation rules now require mandatory public hearings before major construction permits are issued in Tehran's 22 municipal districts, directly affecting how quickly new buildings, roads and commercial projects move forward in residential areas.
4 July 20263 min read
From AI-powered logistics platforms to fintech tools built for a sanctions-era economy, the capital's innovation ecosystem is betting big on what comes next.
4 July 20263 min read
As the Islamic Republic enters an unpredictable transition period, employers and job-seekers in the capital are recalibrating fast — and the talent flows are unlike anything recruiters here have seen in a decade.
Business4 July 20263 min read
With temperatures cooling slightly and cultural venues reopening schedules, here's where locals should spend their time this weekend.
4 July 20263 min read
From hidden galleries to public murals, Tehran's artists have transformed decades of constraint into one of the Middle East's most dynamic cultural movements.
4 July 20263 min read
Skip the tourist traps. Here's where Tehranis spend their Fridays and Saturdays, according to people who've lived here for decades.
4 July 20263 min read
A new generation of filmmakers, visual artists, and performers is carving out space in Tehran's cultural landscape, finding audiences through unconventional venues and digital platforms.
4 July 20263 min read
Locals fear decades-old restoration plans are stalling while informal development threatens one of Iran's most significant cultural districts.
4 July 20263 min read
From Shemiran's tree-lined streets to Darrous' underground scene, Tehran's food and nightlife districts are becoming microcosms of neighbourhood character—each with distinct personalities that draw locals back night after night.
4 July 20263 min read