https://tankie.tube/videos/watch/fbfbe957-90e9-4472-8702-77f59b0a910c US President Donald Trump's announcement on Monday imposing a ceasefire on Israel and Iran, potentially ending what he is calling the "12-day war", has brought a measure of relief to some Iranians. But for many in Tehran, uncertainty remains about what has actually changed on the ground. Home to over 9 million people, Iran’s capital sits near the Alborz mountains and has long been the country’s political, economic, and military nerve centre. Its dense population, strategic infrastructure, and proximity to sensitive sites have made it a focal point in this latest escalation. Iranian authorities have not updated figures since earlier this week, when they put fatalities at 300 people. Middle East Eye takes a look at the Iranian capital city and why it became a key target in Israel’s latest attacks 👉 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:39:12 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://tankie.tube https://tankie.tube/lazy-static/avatars/3ba3ff73-a8b6-49c9-add8-9653ef090c7f.webp https://tankie.tube/videos/watch/fbfbe957-90e9-4472-8702-77f59b0a910c All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://tankie.tube/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.