Iran considers building a new capital: 'We have no choice, it's unsustainable'
Tehran faces serious problems such as drought, pollution, and subsidence, all while its population grows.
en.as.comI don’t have live access to the latest news right now. Here’s a quick summary of what recent reports have discussed regarding Iran’s capital:
- Tehran has been described in multiple outlets as facing environmental and infrastructural pressures, with discussions about relocating the capital to a southern or southeastern site such as Makran or Hormozgan region in Iran. These reports indicate officials view the move as increasingly necessary due to drought, water scarcity, air pollution, and subsidence in Tehran.[4][5][6]
- Public statements from Iranian officials in late 2025 highlighted that moving the capital is being considered more seriously, sometimes labeling it as unavoidable or obligatory given current conditions, though no official timeline has been announced.[5][6][9]
- Several sources note that Makran or other southern coastal areas have been proposed as potential new capitals, with infrastructural considerations and cost cited as major factors influencing any decision.[6][7][5]
If you’d like, I can pull the latest updates again and summarize them with direct citations. I can also map the key claimed sites (Makran, Hormozgan, Parand) and provide a brief pros/cons snapshot based on current reporting. Would you like me to proceed with that?