Iran

Area Total 1,648,195 sq km
Climate mostly arid or semiarid, subtropical along Caspian coast
Natural Resources petroleum, natural gas, coal, chromium, copper, iron ore, lead, manganese, zinc, sulfur
Imports UAE 29.8%, China 12.7%, Turkey 4.4%, South Korea 4%, Germany 4% (2017) – industrial supplies, capital goods, foodstuffs and other consumer goods, technical services
Government theocratic republic
Capital Tehran
Population Population field listing
83,024,745 (July 2018 est.)
Ethnicity Persian, Azeri, Kurd, Lur, Baloch, Arab, Turkmen and Turkic tribes
Language Persian (official), Azeri Turkic and Turkic dialects, Kurdish, Gilaki and Mazandarani, Luri, Balochi, Arabic
Exports China 27.5%, India 15.1%, South Korea 11.4%, Turkey 11.1%, Italy 5.7%, Japan 5.3% (2017) – petroleum 60%, chemical and petrochemical products, fruits and nuts, carpets, cement, ore

News about Iran

RSS News Sources: The Guardian | Iran News Daily

  • Foreign minister calls Nowruz symbol of cultural bonds among nations
    by siavash on March 17, 2025

    Foreign minister calls Nowruz symbol of cultural bonds among nations TEHRAN (Iran News) Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says the Persian New Year, Nowruz, is a symbol of cultural bonds and fraternity among countries celebrating the ancient ritual. Araqchi was speaking on Friday evening at the opening ceremony of the International Nowruz Festival, which was […]

  • Iran to Expand Shipping Lines to West and Southwest Africa
    by siavash on March 17, 2025

    Iran to Expand Shipping Lines to West and Southwest Africa TEHRAN (Iran News) Safari noted that Iran currently operates shipping lines connecting to East and North Africa, with Iranian vessels regularly traveling to ports in Tanzania, Kenya, and Libya. “These ships depart monthly or bimonthly, depending on cargo availability and logistical […]

  • Iran says it will respond to U.S. letter after undertaking a review of it
    by siavash on March 17, 2025

    Iran says it will respond to U.S. letter after undertaking a review of it TEHRAN (Iran News) Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei says Iran will give its response to a letter from U.S. President Donald Trump once the Islamic Republic completes undertaking a review of the letter. Baqaei made the comment on Monday in a weekly press The post Iran […]

  • Iran Aims to Collect 16bcm of Flare Gas by End of Seventh Development Plan
    by siavash on March 17, 2025

    Iran Aims to Collect 16bcm of Flare Gas by End of Seventh Development Plan TEHRAN (Iran News) According to Paknejad, approximately 4 billion cubic meters of associated gas are currently being collected annually, with a target set under the Seventh Development Plan to increase this figure to 16 billion cubic meters per year. Speaking to ISNA, The post Iran […]

  • Iran Defeats Russia in Shiraz Handball Tournament
    by siavash on March 17, 2025

    Iran Defeats Russia in Shiraz Handball Tournament TEHRAN (Iran News) Team Melli began the event with a 36-23 win against China but subsequently lost to Belarus 30-24. Belarus claimed the tournament title due to a superior goal difference over Iran. Russia and China finished in third and fourth place, respectively. The tournament featured national teams […]

  • Ansarullah leader: Yemen will use more options if U.S. aggression continues
    by siavash on March 17, 2025

    Ansarullah leader: Yemen will use more options if U.S. aggression continues TEHRAN (Iran News) Leader of Yemen’s Ansarullah movement Abdul-Malik al-Houthi has warned the United States that there are more options which the country will use should Washington continue its attacks on Yemen, after the Arab country targeted an American aircraft carrier in the […]

  • Foreign minister says Iran committed to diplomacy in defending peace, stability
    by siavash on March 17, 2025

    Foreign minister says Iran committed to diplomacy in defending peace, stability TEHRAN (Iran News)  Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says Iran remains committed to diplomacy in defending peace and stability, and that its neighbors are its priority. Araqchi made the comment on his X account on Sunday night. During the day, he paid a short visit to The post […]

  • Iran’s Steel Production Falls 6.7% Amid Energy Imbalances
    by siavash on March 16, 2025

    Iran’s Steel Production Falls 6.7% Amid Energy Imbalances TEHRAN (Iran News) Farzaneh Piri, the association highlighted that the intensified drop in steel production stems from energy shortages, particularly restrictions on electricity and gas supplies. The rate of decline has worsened over the year, rising from 4.8% in the first nine months to 5.5% in […]

  • Alborz Province Unveils 100 Investment Opportunities to Chinese Firms
    by siavash on March 16, 2025

    Alborz Province Unveils 100 Investment Opportunities to Chinese Firms TEHRAN (Iran News) Seyed Aghazadeh detailed that the webinar, organized by the Karaj Chamber, included participation from provincial economic managers and investment authorities from the Alborz Governor’s Office. Coordinated with Iran’s Consulate General in Guangzhou, the event drew […]

  • Iran’s Producer Inflation in Month of Bahman Announced
    by siavash on March 16, 2025

    Iran’s Producer Inflation in Month of Bahman Announced TEHRAN (Iran News) According to a report from the Statistical Center of Iran, the producer price index (PPI) for the industrial sector reached 1,586.7 in Bahman 1403. This reflects an 8.4% increase from the previous month (monthly inflation), a 46.5% surge compared to the same month last year The […]

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