Eternal Iran

The majestic mountains surrounding Tehran is a gift of nature whose beauty no human construction can ever compete with. Without them Tehran would not be “Tehran”.

The affluent parts of Northern Tehran boast luxury apartment buildings and condominiums featuring such amenities as “White Glove” doorman service with pools, Jacuzzi and private garages in the flat. (You drive the car into the elevator and it will deliver your car up to your own private garage next to your flat) Real Estate prices in Tehran have in the last couple of years reached levels that are comparable to New York City. It’s not uncommon to see a two to three-bedroom apartment in Tehran going for more than $1,000,000 on the market today. On the other hand, few investments in the world offer such fast and generous returns.

Tehran is expanding in all directions and up into the mountains. Recently, the most ambitious and rigorous efforts have been pursued to establish order and discipline in the extremely chaotic traffic of the city. Cameras have been installed throughout the highway system and in busy intersections which zoom in to register the license plate of violators. An authoritative voice blares out from loudspeakers installed at busy intersections admonishing the driver who has violated the traffic rules. Huge digital displays along the highways deliver traffic messages.

To be continued…