Iran plans to relocate its capital from Tehran to the southern Makran coastal region due to economic and ecological concerns. The move aims to address the challenges of Tehran's overpopulation and environmental issues, leveraging Makran's strategic location near the Gulf of Oman. The relocation remains in an exploratory phase.
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