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

  • Tehran and Baku Strengthen Frequency, Space, and Infrastructure Cooperation
    by siavash on November 19, 2025

    Tehran and Baku Strengthen Frequency, Space, and Infrastructure Cooperation TEHRAN (Iran News) On the sidelines of the 2025 World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC) in Baku, Iran’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology met with Rashad Nabiyev, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Digital Development and Transport. The two officials […]

  • Kazakhstan to Invest in Shahid Rajaee Port
    by siavash on November 19, 2025

    Kazakhstan to Invest in Shahid Rajaee Port TEHRAN (Iran News) Speaking to an IRNA reporter on Tuesday during a press conference held on the sidelines of the International Summit of Governors of Caspian Littoral States in Rasht, Saeid Rasouli said: “Today, this summit was held in Rasht at the initiative of the Islamic Republic of Iran, The post […]

  • Resistance groups say UNSC resolution on Gaza fails to uphold Palestinians’ rights
    by siavash on November 19, 2025

    Resistance groups say UNSC resolution on Gaza fails to uphold Palestinians’ rights TEHRAN (Iran News) Condemnations poured in on Tuesday after the UN Security Council approved the US-sponsored resolution enabling a so-called international peace and stabilization mission in Gaza. The text, which was revised several times, authorized the 20-point plan […]

  • Iran: Major part of UN Security Council resolution on Gaza violates rights of Palestinian people
    by siavash on November 19, 2025

    Iran: Major part of UN Security Council resolution on Gaza violates rights of Palestinian people TEHRAN (Iran News) The full text of the statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran regarding the UN Security Council resolution on Gaza is as follows: 1-The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic The post Iran: […]

  • Iran Defeats S. Korea at IFCPF Asia-Oceania Cup 2025
    by siavash on November 19, 2025

    Iran Defeats S. Korea at IFCPF Asia-Oceania Cup 2025 TEHRAN (Iran News) Saeid Faraji (three goals), Moslem Mehrabian (two goals), Hadi Khosheqbal (two goals) scored for Team Melli. Team Melli, who had defeated Malaysia 6-1 in its opening match, will play Thailand on Tuesday. Seven countries are competing in the games: Indonesia, Australia, Japan, Iran, The […]

  • Francesco, the Jinn
    by siavash on November 18, 2025

    Francesco, the Jinn TEHRAN (Iran News) The words “cancel” and “suspend” were suddenly inserted into this treaty by an apparently jinn-like individual named Francesco, and no one even raised an alarm. Consider the statements of Mohammad Javad Zarif: Details of the matter: Mohammad Javad Zarif, in explanations about the final process of the JCPOA, […]

  • Iranian defense minister travels to UAE to visit Dubai Airshow 2025
    by siavash on November 18, 2025

    Iranian defense minister travels to UAE to visit Dubai Airshow 2025 TEHRAN (Iran News) Brigadier General Nasirzadeh arrived in Dubai on Monday at the head of a delegation to meet with UAE officials and attend the Dubai Airshow 2025. The trip is part of Iran’s defense diplomacy and aims to strengthen regional interactions and explore opportunities The […]

  • Bam Khatoon Loses to East Bengal in AFC Women’s Champions League 2025-26
    by siavash on November 18, 2025

    Bam Khatoon Loses to East Bengal in AFC Women’s Champions League 2025-26 TEHRAN (Iran News) The win is an early boost to East Bengal’s quarter-final hopes with defending champion Wuhan Jiangda Women’s FC next up for the Indian team. East Bengal hit the ground running and took the lead as early as the fourth minute after two The post Bam Khatoon […]

  • Iran condoles India over deadly pilgrim bus crash in Saudi Arabia
    by siavash on November 18, 2025

    Iran condoles India over deadly pilgrim bus crash in Saudi Arabia TEHRAN (Iran News) In a statement on Tuesday, Baqaei expressed sympathy with the people and government of India, while praying to God Almighty for mercy and forgiveness for the victims and for the injured to recover. At least 42 Indian pilgrims lost their live and The post Iran condoles […]

  • Iran, China Hold Initial Talks on Electric Rail Link
    by siavash on November 18, 2025

    Iran, China Hold Initial Talks on Electric Rail Link TEHRAN (Iran News) Minister Farzaneh Sadegh, who is in China to attend the Second International China–Europe Rail Connectivity Forum, told reporters that Iran’s strategic and geopolitical position makes its participation in the event highly influential. “With the significant volume of freight […]

RSS News Sources: The Guardian | Iran News Daily
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