New subway station named Holy Virgin Mary opens in Tehran, near Armenian Church

Iran has unveiled a new subway station in Tehran called Maryam-e Moqaddas, meaning Holy Virgin Mary, Newsweek writes.

The station is adorned with Christian art and located near one of the capital’s main Armenian churches.

The new station’s design includes murals and reliefs depicting Mary, Jesus, and architectural elements inspired by Armenian Christian heritage.

Reports from Iranian and Armenian outlets say the initiative was coordinated with Tehran’s Armenian community as part of the capital’s subway expansion. The government has framed the project as a cultural tribute celebrating unity between faiths.