Editing Tehran (section)

== Economy ==
{{See also|Economy of Tehran|Industry of Iran|Communications in Iran}}
[[File:Tehran Stock Exchange 3513534.jpg|thumb|right|[[Tehran Stock Exchange]]]]
Tehran is the economic centre of Iran.<ref>{{cite encyclopedia |url=http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/585619/Tehran/276311/Economy |title=Tehran (Iran) : People – Britannica Online Encyclopedia |encyclopedia=Encyclopædia Britannica |access-date=21 May 2012 |date= |archive-date=23 November 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121123001337/http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/585619/Tehran/276311/Economy |url-status=live }}</ref> About 30% of Iran's public-sector workforce and 45% of its large industrial firms are located in the city, and almost half of these workers are employed by the government.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://csis.org/files/media/csis/pubs/081006_iran_nuclear.pdf |author=Cordesman, Anthony H. |title=The US, Israel, the Arab States and a Nuclear Iran. Part One: Iranian Nuclear Programs |date=23 September 2008 |work=Center for Strategic and International Studies |access-date=25 September 2010 |archive-date=6 August 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100806042511/http://csis.org/files/media/csis/pubs/081006_iran_nuclear.pdf |url-status=live }}</ref> Most of the remainder of workers are factory workers, shopkeepers, laborers, and transport workers.

Few foreign companies operate in Tehran, due to the government's complex international relations. But prior to the [[1979 Revolution]], many foreign companies were active in Iran.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Chaichian |first1=Mohammad |title=Town and Country in the Middle East: Iran and Egypt in the Transition to Globalization |date=2009 |publisher=Lexington Books |location=New York |isbn=978-0-7391-2677-6 |pages=98–103 }}</ref> Tehran's present-day modern industries include the manufacturing of automobiles, electronics and electrical equipment, weaponry, textiles, sugar, cement, and chemical products. It is also a leading centre for the sale of carpets and furniture. The oil refining companies of [[Pars Oil]], [[Sepahan Oil Company|Speedy]], and [[Behran Oil Company|Behran]] are based in Tehran.

Tehran relies heavily on private cars, buses, motorcycles, and taxis, and is one of the most car-dependent cities in the world. The [[Tehran Stock Exchange]], which is a full member of the [[World Federation of Exchanges]] (WFE) and a founding member of the [[Federation of Euro-Asian Stock Exchanges]], has been one of the world's best-performing stock exchanges in recent years.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/3129995.stm |title=Iran blocks share price gains |work=BBC News |date=6 August 2003 |access-date=21 May 2012 |archive-date=11 January 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090111172836/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/3129995.stm |url-status=live }}</ref>

=== Fashion industry ===
Design, manufacturing, distribution, marketing, retail, advertising and other sectors of the [[Fashion in Iran|fashion industry in Tehran]] have been able to grow significantly according to the needs of the country. In particular, a large number of male and female models are working in Tehran's fashion advertising and promotion sections. Despite the lack of adequate laws to support models, payments to female models have been considered high. Also, modeling of children is usually prohibited in Tehran. Clothing manufacturers are closely related to other fashion sectors in Tehran. For example, the manufacturers of women's boots and bodysuits have strengthened their exports and branding in other countries by using this connection.<ref>{{Cite book |title=تاریخچه صنعت مد، پوشاک و شبکه توزیع وابسته در جهان و ایران (چاپ نخست) |year=2020 |pages=34, 35 |language=Persian }}</ref>

=== Shopping ===
{{See also|List of shopping malls in Iran}}
Tehran has a wide range of shopping centers, and is home to over 60 modern shopping malls.<ref name="gulfn">{{Cite web |url=http://gulfnews.com/business/economy/hopes-for-shopping-revolution-as-malls-sprout-in-iran-1.1585877 |title=Hopes for shopping revolution as malls sprout in Iran |author=Gulf News |date=9 June 2017 |author-link=Gulf News |access-date=12 June 2017 |archive-date=18 October 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171018145219/http://gulfnews.com/business/economy/hopes-for-shopping-revolution-as-malls-sprout-in-iran-1.1585877 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g293999-Activities-c26-t143-Tehran_Tehran_Province.html |title=THE 10 BEST Tehran Shopping Malls (with Photos) |website=Tripadvisor.com |language=en |access-date=30 November 2019 |archive-date=7 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807223641/https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g293999-Activities-c26-t143-Tehran_Tehran_Province.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The city has a number of [[commercial district]]s, including those located at [[Valiasr Street|Valiasr]], [[Davoodiyeh|Davudie]], and [[Zafaraniyeh|Zaferanie]]. The largest old [[bazaar]]s of Tehran are the [[Grand Bazaar, Tehran|Grand Bazaar]] and the [[Tajrish|Bazaar of Tajrish]]. [[Iran Mall]] is the largest mall in the world in area.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://infos10.com/biggest-shopping-malls-in-the-world/ |title=Top 10 Biggest Shopping Malls In The World 2022 |date=27 September 2021 |website=Infos10.com |access-date=23 February 2022 |archive-date=24 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220124074058/https://infos10.com/biggest-shopping-malls-in-the-world/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

Most of the international branded stores and upper-class shops are in the northern and western parts of the city. Tehran's retail business is growing with several newly built malls and shopping centres.<ref name="gulfn"/>

Tehran is a center for the production of women's clothing in Iran. Shoe (Mostly women's boots) manufacturing companies in Tehran can be reached in the malls.<ref>{{Cite book |title=کتابشناسى و راهنماى صناىع دستى کشور - Page 177, 180 }}</ref>

=== Tourism ===
{{Main|Tourism in Tehran}}
[[File:کاخ گلستان 6.jpg|thumb|[[Golestan Palace]], One of the oldest historic monuments in the city. [[World Heritage Site|UNESCO World Heritage Site]]]]
Tehran, as one of the main tourist destinations in Iran, has a wealth of cultural attractions. It is home to royal complexes of [[Golestan Palace|Golestan]], [[Sa'dabad Complex|Saadabad]] and [[Niavaran Complex|Niavaran]], which were built under the reign of the country's last two monarchies.

There are several historic, artistic, and scientific museums in Tehran, including the
* [[National Museum of Iran|National Museum]]
* [[Malik National Museum of Iran|Malek Museum]]
* Cinema Museum at [[Ferdows Garden]]
* [[Abgineh Museum of Tehran|Abgineh Museum]]
* [[Museum of the Qasr Prison]]
* [[The Carpet Museum of Iran|Carpet Museum]]
* Reverse Glass Painting Museum (vitray art)
* [[Safir Office Machines Museum]]
Also the [[Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art|Museum of Contemporary Art]], which hosts works of famous artists such as [[Van Gogh]], [[Pablo Picasso]], and [[Andy Warhol]]. The [[Iranian Crown Jewels|Iranian Imperial Crown Jewels]], one of the largest jewel collections in the world, are also on display at Tehran's National Jewelry Museum.

A number of cultural and trade exhibitions take place in Tehran, which are mainly operated by the country's [[Iran International Exhibitions Company|International Exhibitions Company]]. Tehran's annual [[Tehran International Book Fair|International Book Fair]] is known to the international publishing world as one of the most important publishing events in Asia.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tibf.ir/ |title=Tehran International Book Fair |website=Tibf.ir |access-date=15 June 2009 |archive-date=10 May 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120510232545/http://www.tibf.ir/ |url-status=live }}</ref>