Iran has made a statement that it will travel its funds from Tehran, the country’s largest city in the northwest, to Makran, a coastal region in the south. The walk, driven by economic and ecological issues, as reported by the Persian-language dish TV stop Iran International.
Government spokesman Fatemeh Mohajerani confirmed the strategies during a press event on Tuesday, according to the Tehran Times. ” The new cash may certainly be in the north, especially in the Makran area”, Mohajerani said.
She more pointed out the creative nature of the job, saying,” We are seeking aid from academics, leaders, and professionals, including engineers, researchers, and economics”. Mohajerani made it clear that the transfer is still in a preliminary stage and not an urgent priority.
Mohajerani praised the establishment of two councils with the task of examining the potential for a walk to the Makran coast in addition to addressing the current capital’s problems.
Due to its close proximity to the Gulf of Oman, the area of Makran, which is located in Sistan and Baluchestan Province in Iran, holds strategic significance.
Why it matters?
Relocating Iran’s money is expected to be a costly and time-consuming enterprise, possibly leading to major transitions in the country’s social identity.
Masoud Pezeshkian, the leader of Iran, has already received criticism from officials and other parties for the request.
Iran’s economy is struggling at a time when the country is facing a crisis. Next month, the rouble, Iran’s money, plummeted to a traditional small, as Newsweek reported.
From Tehran to Makran: What to hear
Tehran has been the capital of Iran for more than 200 times, having been established during Agha Mohammad Khan, the first Dynasty kingdom king, during his rule.
But, the idea of relocating the money is not new. It was first proposed during Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s president in the early 2000s and has been revisited by President Masoud Pezeshkian as a possible solution to Tehran’s serious challenges, including urbanization, water scarcity, energy shortages, and more. Despite earlier debate, the program has not been pursued before due to financial constraints and political conflicts.
Tehran, home to more than 9 million people, continues to struggle with big issues. It is one of the most poisoned locations worldwide, plagued by extreme air pollution, water scarcity often described as “water bankruptcy”, and recurring electricity and gas imbalances.
