| 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
- Gold Tops Imports as 74% of Iran’s Exports Go to Five Countriesby siavash on February 15, 2026
Gold Tops Imports as 74% of Iran’s Exports Go to Five Countries TEHRAN (Iran News) During the nine-month period, Iran exported 118.901 million tons of goods valued at $41.243 billion, marking a 1% increase in weight compared to the same period last year. The average price per ton of exported goods stood at $347. Export destination The post Gold Tops […]
- Iranian, Iraqi foreign ministers discuss bilateral ties, regional developments on phoneby siavash on February 15, 2026
Iranian, Iraqi foreign ministers discuss bilateral ties, regional developments on phone TEHRAN (Iran News) During the phone call, the two sides reviewed Iran-Iraq bilateral ties and emphasized the importance of continuing consultations at various levels to further expand ties in all areas of mutual interest. The two foreign ministers reviewed the latest […]
- Top Resistance cleric warns attack on Iran will ignite entire regionby siavash on February 15, 2026
Top Resistance cleric warns attack on Iran will ignite entire region TEHRAN (Iran News) Speaking to Al-Nujaba network, Sheikh Maher Hammoud said, “The general and prevailing assessment and view is that America will not commit the folly of attacking Iran because the Israeli regime cannot withstand confronting the missiles of Iran, Yemen, Iraq, and […]
- Over $11b in Oil Revenues Yet to Returnby siavash on February 15, 2026
Over $11b in Oil Revenues Yet to Return TEHRAN (Iran News) Ali Akbar Pour Ebrahim said in an interview that different groups of oil trustees emerged in recent years. One group consisted of oil buyers who sold crude but failed to return proceeds. A second group handled the transfer of oil revenues through intermediary accounts. According The post Over $11b […]
- Iran Faces Investment Slump as Foreign and Domestic Investors Pull Backby siavash on February 14, 2026
Iran Faces Investment Slump as Foreign and Domestic Investors Pull Back TEHRAN (Iran News) Speaking to ILNA, Farshid Shokrokhodaei said capital that would otherwise flow into productive sectors is increasingly moving toward gold and foreign currency markets. According to official reports, gross fixed capital formation growth fell to negative 4.8 percent in […]
- Non-Aligned Movement underlines need for dialogue and de-escalation in MEby siavash on February 14, 2026
Non-Aligned Movement underlines need for dialogue and de-escalation in ME TEHRAN (Iran News) The members of the NAM expressed their deep concern regarding the escalation of tensions and the increase in threatening rhetoric in the region, particularly the threat to use force against Iran. The full text of the statement is as follows: 1. The Non-Aligned The […]
- Iran futsal team rises to 4th, climbs one spot in FIFA rankingsby siavash on February 14, 2026
Iran futsal team rises to 4th, climbs one spot in FIFA rankings TEHRAN (Iran News) The updated global futsal rankings were released following the conclusion of the Euro League, Copa América, and AFC Asian Cup competitions. Brazil, Spain, Portugal, Iran, Argentina, Morocco, Russia, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, and France occupy the top ten positions, respectively. […]
- Tehran illuminated by fireworks on eve of February 10; Tabiat Bridge turns into colors of Iranian flagby siavash on February 14, 2026
Tehran illuminated by fireworks on eve of February 10; Tabiat Bridge turns into colors of Iranian flag TEHRAN (Iran News) With the arrival of the Islamic Revolution victory anniversary, the nation’s largest fireworks show took place tonight at exactly 9:00 PM at the Milad Tower complex in Tehran, coinciding with similar celebrations across the country. […]
- U.S., Israel Exploit Iran’s Challenges Without Genuine Concernby siavash on February 14, 2026
U.S., Israel Exploit Iran’s Challenges Without Genuine Concern TEHRAN (Iran News) “It is undeniable that Israel and the US take advantage of our country’s situation. They have done nothing but create problems for us. Their hearts are not with Iran,” Pezeshkian said Thursday in a meeting with intellectuals, political, social, and cultural figures in […]
- Iran-China Rail Link via Afghanistan Proposed to Facilitate Goods Transitby siavash on February 14, 2026
Iran-China Rail Link via Afghanistan Proposed to Facilitate Goods Transit TEHRAN (Iran News) The proposed “Herat–Mazar-e-Sharif–Wakhan” railway line is described as a strategic project that would connect China by rail to Europe and West Asia via Afghanistan, Iran, and Turkey, playing a significant role in expanding regional and global trade and […]


