Iran Capital Move: Ecological Disaster Forces Shift – Archyde Iran has moved its capital city numerous times throughout its history, often due to political upheaval or strategic considerations However, this potential move marks a significant departure As the Scientific American report notes, this is the first time an Iranian capital is being considered for relocation due to an ecological catastrophe
Iranian capital relocation - Wikipedia This decision, aimed at addressing Tehran’s overpopulation, water scarcity, power shortages, and other ecological pressures, was officially declared by government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani on January 8, 2025 The government has formed two councils to examine the feasibility of the move and develop a sea-based economy in the Makran region
Iran Planning to Move Capital from Tehran - matzav. com Iran’s leadership is sounding an alarm over the country’s deepening environmental crisis, with President Masoud Pezeshkian declaring that the capital can no longer remain in Tehran His remarks, delivered during a visit to Qazvin, reflected an unusually blunt assessment of the danger facing the nation