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

  • Iran-Pakistan Trade Path Should Reach $10b Target
    by siavash on November 25, 2025

    Iran-Pakistan Trade Path Should Reach $10b Target TEHRAN (Iran News) Ali Larijani met in Islamabad with Muhammad Ishaq Dar, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, for discussions. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the latest significant regional developments and emphasized the need for collective action by Islamic countries to […]

  • Resistance Is the Practice of Reason and Action
    by siavash on November 25, 2025

    Resistance Is the Practice of Reason and Action TEHRAN (Iran News) Speaking during open parliamentary session, Qalibaf thanked the government for completing the groundwork necessary to execute the law under the new mechanism. He emphasized that both the Supreme Leader’s directive and the President’s request regarding the Kalabarg (coupon) policy have […]

  • Sanctions Cannot Stop Us From Supporting Scientists, Securing Global Maritime Routes
    by siavash on November 25, 2025

    Sanctions Cannot Stop Us From Supporting Scientists, Securing Global Maritime Routes TEHRAN (Iran News) Rear Admiral Irani opened the press conference by highlighting the historical achievements of the Iranian Navy, particularly during the eight-year Iran-Iraq war. He recalled the Navy’s execution of complex operations, including the iconic Operation […]

  • 41st Havana Int’l Fair Opens with Active Iranian Participation
    by siavash on November 25, 2025

    41st Havana Int’l Fair Opens with Active Iranian Participation TEHRAN (Iran News) The Islamic Republic of Iran has established a national pavilion at this year’s fair, hosting several Iranian industrial and manufacturing companies seeking to expand their international trade presence. The fair provides a major platform for showcasing Iranian products […]

  • Positive Signal from South Korea to Isfahan’s Economy
    by siavash on November 25, 2025

    Positive Signal from South Korea to Isfahan’s Economy TEHRAN (Iran News) The meeting emphasized that South Korea’s advanced experience in digital transformation, combined with Isfahan’s industrial capabilities and cultural heritage, can build a new model of international cooperation. Senior officials and business leaders from both sides described the […]

  • Zelensky, Two Dead Ends
    by siavash on November 25, 2025

    Zelensky, Two Dead Ends TEHRAN (Iran News) In November 2025, Donald Trump presented a 28-point proposal to end the war between Ukraine and Russia. He exerted significant pressure on Kyiv to accept the agreement by Thanksgiving. In his televised speech on November 22, Zelensky announced that the plan amounted to “a loss of national dignity,” and The […]

  • 250% Surge in Consumer Demand During 12-Day War
    by siavash on November 25, 2025

    250% Surge in Consumer Demand During 12-Day War TEHRAN (Iran News) Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the Specialized Basij Unit for the National Chain Stores Union on Sunday, November 23, 2025, Qasem Nodeh Farahani emphasized that the launch of the specialized Basij coinciding with the anniversary of the martyrdom of Hazrat Fatemeh was seen as The […]

  • IRGC arrests terrorist team in southeastern Iran
    by siavash on November 25, 2025

    IRGC arrests terrorist team in southeastern Iran TEHRAN (Iran News) According to the statement released late on Monday, the operation was part of the ongoing Martyrs of Security drills conducted in the southeastern region of Iran. The IRGC forces successfully identified and apprehended several members of a terrorist group affiliated with the Ansar […]

  • Hamas warns Gaza ceasefire deal may collapse due to Israeli violations
    by siavash on November 25, 2025

    Hamas warns Gaza ceasefire deal may collapse due to Israeli violations TEHRAN (Iran News) Qassem made the remarks on Monday, a day after reports that a Hamas delegation had traveled to Cairo, Egypt, for talks with ceasefire mediators. Egypt, the United States, and Qatar have been mediating between Hamas and Israel, and helped secure the ceasefire The post […]

  • Unbeaten Tractor to Play Nasaf: 2025-26 ACL Elite
    by siavash on November 25, 2025

    Unbeaten Tractor to Play Nasaf: 2025-26 ACL Elite TEHRAN (Iran News) A woeful run means Nasaf is anchoring the West Zone standings while unbeaten Tractor is flying high with eight points on the board. Nasaf’s difficulties on the continental stage have been compounded by its troubles at home, with the Uzbekistan Super League title in danger The post […]

RSS News Sources: The Guardian | Iran News Daily
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