Faced with myriad problems including gridlocked traffic and a sinking earth surface in its current capital, Iran is considering a drastic solution -- moving it to an altogether different location on the Gulf of Oman.

Facing heavy traffic, air pollution and a sinking city, Iran’s leaders are considering moving the Islamic Republic’s capital to its southern coast.

Iran is considering relocating its capital from Tehran to the Makran region on the Gulf of Oman due to severe urban problems such as gridlocked traffic, extreme pollution, and subsidence. The proposed move sparks debate over financial,