| 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
- Iran–Qatar 11th Joint Economic Commission to Convene in Tehran in Februaryby siavash on December 10, 2025
Iran–Qatar 11th Joint Economic Commission to Convene in Tehran in February TEHRAN (Iran News) Abbas Aliabadi conveyed the message on the occasion of Qatar National Day in a letter addressed to Saad bin Abdullah Al-Mahmoud, Qatar’s ambassador to Tehran. In his message, Aliabadi congratulated the Qatari government and people and emphasized that Qatar’s […]
- World Must Act Decisively to End Israeli Genocide and Uphold Dignity of Victimsby siavash on December 10, 2025
World Must Act Decisively to End Israeli Genocide and Uphold Dignity of Victims TEHRAN (Iran News) In his address on Tuesday, local time, the senior Iranian diplomat reaffirmed Iran’s highest-level commitment to combating genocide and preventing its recurrence. “As one of the co-sponsors of the UN General Assembly resolution establishing this day, we […]
- Qatar envoy hails ‘distinguished’ ties with Iranby siavash on December 10, 2025
Qatar envoy hails ‘distinguished’ ties with Iran TEHRAN (Iran News) Saad Abdullah Saad Al Mahmoud Al Shareef made the remarks during a ceremony hosted by the Qatari Embassy in the Iranian capital on Monday. The event brought together a wide range of senior officials, economic figures, and members of foreign diplomatic missions. Qatar marks its National […]
- Kish Expo 1404 opens with participants from 40 countriesby siavash on December 10, 2025
Kish Expo 1404 opens with participants from 40 countries TEHRAN (Iran News) The executive secretary of Kish Expo 1404 said at the opening ceremony that this year’s event has been organized with the participation of representatives from 40 countries, dozens of Iranian companies, and 300 domestic and foreign investors, traders and officials active in […]
- Warning: The Sedition of Yemen’s Fragmentationby siavash on December 10, 2025
Warning: The Sedition of Yemen’s Fragmentation TEHRAN (Iran News) The Southern Transitional Council, whose main supporter is the United Arab Emirates, has launched this aggression in complete coordination with Saudi Arabia and continues to advance. The fact that Saudi Arabia did not provide military support to its allied local tribes in Hadhramaut […]
- Iran to Play Portugal, Official Saysby siavash on December 10, 2025
Iran to Play Portugal, Official Says TEHRAN (Iran News) Iran has been drawn into Group G of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, alongside Belgium, Egypt, and New Zealand. Taj added that Iran has reached an agreement with the Portuguese federation to hold the friendly in late May. He also stated that the federation is going to arrange The post Iran to Play Portugal, […]
- Movement of Goods Between Iran, Azerbaijan and Russia to Be Facilitatedby siavash on December 10, 2025
Movement of Goods Between Iran, Azerbaijan and Russia to Be Facilitated TEHRAN (Iran News) Speaking to IRNA on the sidelines of the first trilateral meeting aimed at facilitating transit between Iran, Azerbaijan, and Russia, Ebrahim Naqdi said: “Following earlier meetings with Russia and Azerbaijan regarding expanding trade volume and pursuing the […]
- Iran, Zimbabwe Urged to Form Joint Business Councilby siavash on December 9, 2025
Iran, Zimbabwe Urged to Form Joint Business Council TEHRAN (Iran News) Speaking at a session with the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade of Zimbabwe, Ghadir Ghiyafeh emphasized that the two economies can operate as complementary partners. Highlighting Iran’s 22 million educated youth, vast mineral reserves, and strong high-tech […]
- Iran Sports Minister Donyamali to Attend 2025 AYPG Opening Ceremonyby siavash on December 9, 2025
Iran Sports Minister Donyamali to Attend 2025 AYPG Opening Ceremony TEHRAN (Iran News) The opening ceremony will be held on Wednesday at the Dubai Club for People of Determination Stadium. A total of 1,500 young para-athletes from 35 nations will compete in the Games’ fifth edition. From December 10–13, competition will unfold across 11 sports at The […]
- Tehran, Baku Pledge to Strengthen Bilateral Relations and Maintain Ongoing Dialogueby siavash on December 9, 2025
Tehran, Baku Pledge to Strengthen Bilateral Relations and Maintain Ongoing Dialogue TEHRAN (Iran News) Addressing reporters, Araqchi emphasized the importance of ongoing dialogue between Tehran and Baku, acknowledging that while the two countries share many common interests, there are also differences that require careful management. “We share many […]


