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 marks anniversary of legendary wrestler Gholamreza Takhti’s passing
    by siavash on January 6, 2026

    Iran marks anniversary of legendary wrestler Gholamreza Takhti’s passing TEHRAN (Iran News) Takhti was born in Tehran on September 5, 1930, and passed away on January 7, 1968. The anniversary of his passing has been designated as a day to honor his name and legacy. The ceremony will be attended by veteran athletes, sports figures, young The post Iran […]

  • Brazilians protest against US attack on Venezuela and kidnapping of Maduro
    by siavash on January 6, 2026

    Brazilians protest against US attack on Venezuela and kidnapping of Maduro TEHRAN (Iran News) According to Russian media, the rally was organized by labor unions and left-wing parties. Protesters also raised a large Venezuelan flag and held placards and handwritten signs indicating the United States’ interest in Venezuela’s oil and the plundering of […]

  • President Criticizes Hypocrisy of Western Powers, Calls for Strategic Domestic Planning
    by siavash on January 6, 2026

    President Criticizes Hypocrisy of Western Powers, Calls for Strategic Domestic Planning TEHRAN (Iran News) Speaking at the National Congress on “The Role of Islamic Councils and Public Participation in the Constitution” on Tuesday, Pezeshkian said: “On one hand, sanctions and economic restrictions block the nation’s development; on the other, the […]

  • Fire breaks out at major dairy plant in northern Iran
    by siavash on January 6, 2026

    Fire breaks out at major dairy plant in northern Iran TEHRAN (Iran News) Field observations indicated the blaze was significant. Local sources say the fire started at around 4 p.m. local time on Monday and was still burning, with reports suggesting it was spreading. Emergency and firefighting teams were deployed to the site within minutes of The post Fire […]

  • Rail Freight Transport Rises 12% in Eight Months, Boosting Exports to Afghanistan
    by siavash on January 6, 2026

    Rail Freight Transport Rises 12% in Eight Months, Boosting Exports to Afghanistan TEHRAN (Iran News) Speaking on Monday at a ceremony marking the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the development of rail transportation with the Middle East Mines and Mineral Industries Development Holding Company (MIDHCO or MIDCO), Jabarali Zakari said the […]

  • Appeasement Encourages the Enemy, Does Not Ensure Security
    by siavash on January 5, 2026

    Appeasement Encourages the Enemy, Does Not Ensure Security TEHRAN (Iran News) Speaking at a ceremony commemorating the anniversary of the martyrdom of Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani in Jiroft, Sardar Naqdi emphasized that true security is maintained through steadfastness and decisive responses, not compromise. “The experiences of Yemen, Lebanon, […]

  • Hosseinnezhad among Continent’s Rising Stars: AFC
    by siavash on January 5, 2026

    Hosseinnezhad among Continent’s Rising Stars: AFC TEHRAN (Iran News) Mohammad Javad Hosseinnezhad of Iran is one of two players in the Iran squad who plays his club football abroad. Hosseinnezhad has been pivotal for Dynamo Makhachkala in the Russian Premier League and also contributed two goals for Iran in the Qualifiers. The Young Team Melli will The […]

  • Maduro and his wife to appear in New York federal court on Monday
    by siavash on January 5, 2026

    Maduro and his wife to appear in New York federal court on Monday TEHRAN (Iran News) CBS News reported Sunday, citing the spokesperson, that Maduro and Flores will appear at the Manhattan federal court in New York at 12 pm on Monday, two days after they were abducted in a US military aggression against Venezuela. Maduro The post Maduro and his wife to […]

  • $120 Million Share of Shoe Exports; 700 Brands to Attend Footwear Exhibition
    by siavash on January 5, 2026

    $120 Million Share of Shoe Exports; 700 Brands to Attend Footwear Exhibition TEHRAN (Iran News) Speaking at a press conference on the occasion of the Second International Footwear Industry Exhibition, to be held under the slogan “Let’s Grow Together” from January 12 to 15 at Shahr-e Aftab Exhibition Center, Javad Shabanzadeh expressed hope that […]

  • Mismatch Between Specialized Skills and Labor Market Needs a Major Cause of Unemployment
    by siavash on January 4, 2026

    Mismatch Between Specialized Skills and Labor Market Needs a Major Cause of Unemployment TEHRAN (Iran News) According to a report quoting the Ministry of Cooperatives, Labour and Social Welfare, Gholamhossein Mohammadi made the remarks during a joint meeting with the Majles (Iranian Parliament) Social Affairs Commission, held as part of planning efforts […]

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