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Tehran Diplomatic Update: Recent Embassy Reopenings & Current Status (Feb 2026)
Last Updated: February 3, 2026
Following a period of intense diplomatic volatility in January 2026, the status of foreign missions in Tehran has begun to shift over the last 48 to 72 hours. While some essential services are resuming,…
Travel Advisories for Iran: Country-by-Country Updates (January 2026)
With recent nationwide protests escalating and reports of violence, internet blackouts, and security crackdowns, many governments have heightened their travel warnings for Iran. This article compiles key advisories, urging citizens to avoid…
Tehran among top 10 most polluted cities in the world
It's happening again. Smog is back and at terrible levels in the Iranian capital, Tehran. Air quality reaches hazardous levels repeatedly during the winter months when temperature inversions trap vehicle emissions and industrial pollutants…
Car Import Rules for Iranians Living Abroad in 2025: Full Guide and Tariff Breakdown
Iran has introduced a new framework for vehicle imports by Iranians living abroad for the year 1404 (2025). Eligible applicants can import new and used cars from model years 2020–2025, subject to specific conditions, restrictions and…
Iran may grant military service exemption to expatriates who invest in the country
Iran’s Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance is drafting a proposal that could allow Iranian expatriates to complete their mandatory military service by investing in domestic projects.
According to Khabar Online, Mehdi Heidari, head…
Tehran Metro 2025: Your Complete Guide to New Stations, Route Changes, and Operating Hours
Tehran's underground network has undergone significant transformations in 2025, bringing fresh opportunities for residents and visitors to navigate the capital more efficiently. With several new stations operational, improved suburban…
Apartment Prices in Tehran’s Southern districts: August 2025
Tehran’s housing market remains highly regionalised. A recent review by Nabz Bazar of mid‑size apartments (roughly 70–100 m²) in selected neighbourhoods of Districts 15 to 19 showed that the average asking price in the first week of!-->…
Australian diplomats leave Tehran after expulsion of Iranian ambassador
Australian diplomats have left Tehran for a third country as Australia expelled Iran's ambassador over allegations of attacks against Jewish communities, Asr-e Iran reported on August 26.
The Australian government simultaneously recalled…
Tehran’s Niavaran Palace Reopens Library Section
Tehran's historic Niavaran Palace complex takes another step towards full restoration as its Private Library Museum reopens to the public this week.
Friday Bazaar next to Karim Khan bridge
Tucked away next to the bustling Karim Khan Bridge in Tehran lies a charming weekly market that's quietly becoming the city's best-kept secret! The Friday Bazaar at Nashr-e Cheshmeh bookshop transforms this unlikely location into a!-->…