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,

By bne Tehran bureau Moving Iran's capital from Tehran is not feasible, but the country could relocate its economic centre to the Makran coastal region if proper infrastructure is developed, the head of Iran's Supreme Council of Provinces said on January 9 in response the presidency’s plan to move the bulk of the country’s economy to the coast.

The move echoes both Egypt, which is in the process of building a new capital city, and the lightning fall of Damascus in Syria.

BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 9. The coastal highway, stretching a good 45 km, has hit the ground running in the Makran region of Sistan and Baluchestan Province in southeastern Iran, Trend reports via Iran's Ministry of Roads and Urban Development.

In a press conference on Tuesday, government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani announced plans to relocate Iran's capital to the southern part of the country.

An Iranian government spokesperson announced that the country is moving its capital city to the south by the coast, inciting both support and backlash.

According to her, the Iranian Capital Relocation Council is taking action. The Makran region possesses significant potential. Initiatives are underway to solicit assistance from intellectuals, engineers,