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 and Brazil Aim to Strengthen Trade Through Specialized Committees
    by siavash on February 21, 2026

    Iran and Brazil Aim to Strengthen Trade Through Specialized Committees TEHRAN (Iran News) Ameryan emphasized that the establishment of active specialized committees, including those focused on agriculture, transportation, banking, and currency, could allow technical and operational issues to be resolved at the expert level, reducing the need for high-level […]

  • Quran recitation gathering held in presence of Leader
    by siavash on February 21, 2026

    Quran recitation gathering held in presence of Leader TEHRAN (Iran News) The Quran recitation gathering was held on Thursday, at the Imam Khomeini Hussainia in the presence of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution and a number of distinguished and international masters and reciters of the Holy Quran. During the gathering, Ayatollah Khamenei expressed his […]

  • Iranian Destroyer Dena docks at Indian port to participate in MILAN 2026 drills
    by siavash on February 21, 2026

    Iranian Destroyer Dena docks at Indian port to participate in MILAN 2026 drills TEHRAN (Iran News) The MILAN drills are is held every two years in one of India’s largest ports. In the current edition, more than 70 countries are participating. This year’s exercise will be held from February 18 to February 25 at Visakhapatnam Port The post Iranian […]

  • Hamas: Attack on Ain al-Helweh clear violation of Lebanon’s sovereignty
    by siavash on February 21, 2026

    Hamas: Attack on Ain al-Helweh clear violation of Lebanon’s sovereignty TEHRAN (Iran News) In a statement on Friday, Hamas said the attack constitutes “a new crime added to the series of ongoing assaults on our Palestinian people and a violation of Lebanon’s sovereignty.” The movement stated that targeting a camp housing thousands of Palestinian […]

  • Negotiating for the Sake of Negotiation
    by siavash on February 21, 2026

    Negotiating for the Sake of Negotiation TEHRAN (Iran News) The outcome of the three-and-a-half-hour meeting, as presented to public opinion, was described by both sides as “desirable progress.” The very use of the word “desirable” itself gave rise to several concerns. First – Confidentiality versus Transparency: There is a specific international […]

  • Iran Warns U.S. of Strong Retaliation in Letter to UN Secretary-General
    by siavash on February 21, 2026

    Iran Warns U.S. of Strong Retaliation in Letter to UN Secretary-General TEHRAN (Iran News) According to Iran’s diplomatic statement, the correspondence follows prior communications regarding ongoing threats from the United States to resort to force against the Islamic Republic. The letter cites multiple prior notes from December 30, 2025, and January 2, […]

  • Iran Calls for Direct Trade with Saudi Arabia
    by siavash on February 21, 2026

    Iran Calls for Direct Trade with Saudi Arabia TEHRAN (Iran News) Hassanzadeh, who was in Mecca to attend the 41st General Assembly of the Islamic Chamber, emphasized the importance of direct trade channels between Iran and Sausdi Arabia. He proposed the reciprocal dispatch and reception of trade delegations and the organization of a dedicated trade […]

  • President Underlines Leader’s Oversight of Nuclear Negotiations; rules out ‘talks for the sake of talks’
    by siavash on February 18, 2026

    President Underlines Leader’s Oversight of Nuclear Negotiations; rules out ‘talks for the sake of talks’ TEHRAN (Iran News) “These negotiations are being conducted with full coordination and authorization from the Leader,” the chief executive said during a meeting with a number of clergymen in Tehran on Tuesday. “Our goal is to genuinely […]

  • Iran summons German ambassador
    by siavash on February 18, 2026

    Iran summons German ambassador TEHRAN (Iran News) During the Tuesday meeting, Director General for Western Europe Affairs at the Foreign Ministry Alireza Yousefi conveyed Tehran’s strong protest to Axel Dittmann over Berlin’s recent actions. He strongly condemned what he described as anti-Iranian measures, particularly Germany’s hosting and […]

  • UN says Israel seeks West Bank displacement as seizures spark outcry
    by siavash on February 18, 2026

    UN says Israel seeks West Bank displacement as seizures spark outcry TEHRAN (Iran News) UN Secretary‑General spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said the Israeli regime’s recent decisions are intended to facilitate the expulsion of Palestinians from the West Bank and undermine stability in the territory. Speaking to Al Jazeera early Wednesday, Dujarric said […]

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