Makran is meanwhile known for its fishing villages, sandy beaches and ancient history dating back to the time of Alexander the Great. Still, many oppose the possible relocation.

"The Makran coast is the future of sustainable development in Iran," President Pezeshkian said in a meeting of the cabinet on Wednesday. "So far, we have not had a macro plan as a roadmap for the ...

Islamabad should commission an immediate study on the subduction zone in Makran and collaborate with those scientists who are already working on the issue. Published in The Express Tribune, May 19 ...

The skyline of Tehran, photographed in 2022. Iran is considering moving its capital city from Tehran in the north to Makran in the south. Arne Immanuel B'nsch/Associated Press ...

TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – Iranian Army’s Navy Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi has reiterated Iran's special attention to the development of Makran region. Speaking in a local ceremony in Konarak ...

A recent oceanographic survey conducted in the coastal belt discovered huge gas reserves, he told the audience in a QA session. He termed the youth an asset for country's prosperous future.

Makran is a historical region that straddles southeastern Iran and parts of southwestern Pakistan. Autumn and winter are not harsh in the region, which makes it a magnet for tourists during these ...

SPEAK OUT It rained heavily in some parts of Makran and some areas even reported a hailstorm along with strong winds on 27 April. People took an interest in the weather and clicked various photos.

TABNAK, Nov, 02: Makran is a historical region in Iran that runs from mountains west of Jask all the way to parts of Pakistan's Baluchistan province in the southwest along the Sea of Oman. However, ...

TABNAK, Jan 10: Speaking about President Pezeshkian’s visit to Sistan and Baluchestan Province, Mohsen Haji-Mirzaei emphasized the untapped potential of Iran’s coastal and maritime resources for ...

Although it's not a combat ship, IRINS Makran is Iran's biggest warship and its only forward base ship. Converted from an oil tanker in 2020, its deck can hold six to seven helicopters, according ...