Fire erupts at Tehran's Hotel Esteghlal, guests evacuated

On July 27, 2026 a large fire broke out near the Esteghlal Hotel, formerly known as the Royal Hilton, in the northern part of Tehran, Iran. State television reported that authorities evacuated hotel guests as a precaution while firefighters worked to bring the blaze under control. No injuries or fatalities were reported at the time of the report, and the cause of the fire remained unknown pending investigation. The incident added to a pattern of summer fires in Iran, often linked to older buildings and technical faults. The hotel, built in the 1960s, is among the city's most recognizable establishments.