Tehran, the capital of Iran and its largest metropolis, lies in the north of the country along the southern foothills of the Alborz mountain range. With a blend of modernity and ancient heritage, the city is considered one of Iran’s most important cultural and tourist destinations.

The historic vote by the Oxford Union against Israel has ushered the battle of security narratives in the Middle East into a new phase, confronting critics of Iran with serious and unanswerable questions.