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
- Marziyeh Jafari Named Iran’s Women’s Football Team Head Coachby siavash on April 26, 2025
Marziyeh Jafari Named Iran’s Women’s Football Team Head Coach TEHRAN (Iran News) The 42-year-old coach replaced Maryam Azmoun in the position. Jafari most recently worked as head coach of Iranian club Bam Khatoon. Also, Mahdieh Molaei was named as Team Melli Banovan goalkeeping coach. Iran prepares for the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualification, […]
- Iran is ready to mediate between India and Pakistan: Araqchiby siavash on April 26, 2025
Iran is ready to mediate between India and Pakistan: Araqchi TEHRAN (Iran News) Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says that India and Pakistan are ‘brotherly neighbors of Iran’ and that Tehran is ready to mediate between New Delhi and Islamabad. In a message on his X account on Friday, Araqchi wrote: “India and Pakistan are brotherly neighbors The […]
- Iran, Russia Strengthen Ties Through North-South Corridor and Energy Cooperationby siavash on April 26, 2025
Iran, Russia Strengthen Ties Through North-South Corridor and Energy Cooperation TEHRAN (Iran News) Jalali emphasized that the expansion of ties is not just strategic but a necessity, driven by geographical proximity and shared geopolitical interests. Quoting Iran’s Supreme Leader’s recent message to Russian President Vladimir Putin, he reaffirmed […]
- Administration spokesperson says Iran ready for a deal at the right timeby siavash on April 26, 2025
Administration spokesperson says Iran ready for a deal at the right time TEHRAN (Iran News) The administration spokesperson says Tehran remains cautious about U.S. real intentions regarding its indirect talks with Iran, while stressing that Tehran is ready for a deal at the right time. Speaking in an exclusive interview with NHK on Friday, Fatemeh The […]
- New sanctions undermine U.S. claims of willingness to negotiate: Iran Foreign Ministry spokespersonby siavash on April 23, 2025
New sanctions undermine U.S. claims of willingness to negotiate: Iran Foreign Ministry spokesperson TEHRAN (Iran News) Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said that the United States’ new sanctions against Iran undermine its claims of willingness to negotiate with the Islamic Republic on nuclear issues. Baqaei said on Wednesday that the United […]
- I.R.G.C. seizes 1.5 million liters of smuggled fuel in the Persian Gulfby siavash on April 23, 2025
I.R.G.C. seizes 1.5 million liters of smuggled fuel in the Persian Gulf TEHRAN (Iran News) Deputy Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (I.R.G.C.) Navy second division Brigadier General Masoud Foroutan says two foreign vessels carrying 1.5 million liters of smuggled diesel fuel have been seized in the Persian Gulf. Speaking to IRNA on Tuesday, […]
- Pistachio exports rose by 40% in second half of 2024: Officialby siavash on April 23, 2025
Pistachio exports rose by 40% in second half of 2024: Official TEHRAN (Iran News) The deputy head of the board of trustees of Iran Pistachio Association has announced a significant increase in pistachio exports in the second half of last year. A 40 percent surge in pistachio exports has returned Iran to its global position, Jalil The post Pistachio […]
- Tabiat Learns Rivals at 2025 WASL Final 8by siavash on April 23, 2025
Tabiat Learns Rivals at 2025 WASL Final 8 TEHRAN (Iran News) A video conference attended by representatives of all participating ball clubs was held as the May 10-18 showpiece, to be played at the Stade Nouhad Noufal in Zouk Mikael, Beirut, Lebanon. Al Riyadi, who is the defending Basketball Champions League Asia (BCL Asia) champion, will The post Tabiat […]
- Iran-China strategic document plays key role in boosting mutual ties: Judiciary chiefby siavash on April 23, 2025
Iran-China strategic document plays key role in boosting mutual ties: Judiciary chief TEHRAN (Iran News) Judiciary Chief says the Islamic Republic and China can expand bilateral political, executive, and judicial relations, emphasizing the important role of the 25-year strategic document in enhancing cooperation between the two countries. Gholam-Hossein […]
- Araqchi says he is carrying a message from President Pezeshkian to Chinese leadersby siavash on April 23, 2025
Araqchi says he is carrying a message from President Pezeshkian to Chinese leaders TEHRAN (Iran News) Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says he is carrying a message from President Masoud Pezeshkian to Chinese leaders. He made the remarks upon arrival in Beijing on Wednesday to meet with top Chinese officials and discuss issues of mutual interest, […]