Tonekabon is a coastal and mountainous city in Iran’s northern Mazandaran Province, and is considered one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country due to its lush nature and unique landscapes.

A global examination of house loans shows that Iran’s banking support for housing stands at only 3 percent. This is the lowest level of banking support for housing and places Iran far below the global average of 19 percent and well below countries with shares exceeding 40 percent.

The recent statement by the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC) regarding Iran’s three islands and the claim of ownership over the Arash gas field comes at a time when West Asia is under the pressure of security crises caused by the destructive behavior of the United States and the Zionist regime. Such positions not only fail to contribute to regional stability but will also increase distrust and insecurity.