Tehran

British

/ tɛəˈrɑːn, -ˈræn /

noun

the capital of Iran, at the foot of the Elburz Mountains: built on the site of the ancient capital Ray, destroyed by Mongols in 1220; became capital in the 1790s; three universities. Pop: 7 352 000 (2005 est)

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Iran's president, Masoud Pezeshkian, said Tehran has the "necessary will" to end the war, provided certain conditions were met, according to Iranian state media.

From BBC

Tehran and Beijing have a partnership dating back decades.

From BBC

Meanwhile, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran is ready to end the conflict but wants unspecified guarantees.

From The Wall Street Journal

Asked about the progress of talks with Tehran in general, he deferred to U.S. negotiators.

From The Wall Street Journal

Meanwhile, Tara, a woman in her 20s in Tehran, says her close family members initially criticised her for being opposed to the war.

From BBC

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