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

  • Lahouti Urges Three-Month Deadline for Exporters to Repatriate Currency
    by siavash on February 23, 2026

    Lahouti Urges Three-Month Deadline for Exporters to Repatriate Currency TEHRAN (Iran News) In recent days, text messages have reportedly been sent to exporters giving them just five days to settle outstanding foreign exchange commitments. According to reports, these notifications have been issued over the past 10 to 15 days and apply even to exporters with […]

  • Hamas leadership council chief sends message to Iran’s FM on Gaza ceasefire
    by siavash on February 23, 2026

    Hamas leadership council chief sends message to Iran’s FM on Gaza ceasefire TEHRAN (Iran News) In his letter sent on Sunday, Darwish congratulated Araghchi on the advent of the holy month of Ramadan and wished prosperity for the Islamic Republic of Iran. He referred to Hamas’s full commitment to the Gaza ceasefire agreement with the Israeli The post […]

  • Enemy Pursuing ‘Strategic Attrition’ to Weaken the System and Exhaust the People
    by siavash on February 23, 2026

    Enemy Pursuing ‘Strategic Attrition’ to Weaken the System and Exhaust the People TEHRAN (Iran News) Major General Amir Hatami, Commander-in-Chief of the Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran, made the remarks on Monday at a graduation ceremony for doctoral and master’s students in defense management at the Army Command and Staff University (DAFOOS). […]

  • Iran Does Not Benefit from Prolonged Negotiations
    by siavash on February 23, 2026

    Iran Does Not Benefit from Prolonged Negotiations TEHRAN (Iran News) Speaking during his weekly press briefing, Baghaei addressed the proposed Iranian text for the next round of nuclear talks and the possibility of reaching a temporary agreement. He said speculation surrounding negotiations is not unusual but cannot be confirmed, stressing that the […]

  • Revival of China–Iran Railway Line and Major Transport Projects Announced
    by siavash on February 23, 2026

    Revival of China–Iran Railway Line and Major Transport Projects Announced TEHRAN (Iran News) Minister Farzaneh Sadegh detailed the government’s latest actions in the fields of ports, rail transport, and aviation. Sadegh stated that numerous memorandums of understanding have been signed in the port sector, including agreements worth approximately 200 […]

  • Iran: Guardian of the United Nations Charter
    by siavash on February 23, 2026

    Iran: Guardian of the United Nations Charter TEHRAN (Iran News) The Special Committee on the Charter of the United Nations and on the Strengthening of the Role of the Organization is a specialized and permanent body within the framework of the United Nations. Regarding its history, the Committee was established in 1974—five years before the victory The […]

  • Iran Not to Bow to Pressure or Coercion
    by siavash on February 22, 2026

    Iran Not to Bow to Pressure or Coercion TEHRAN (Iran News) Speaking during a ceremony on Saturday, Pezeshkian pointed to the difficult conditions facing the country and underscored the government’s determination to overcome them. “We will strive for Iran to the very last drop of our blood. Despite all the shortages, problems, pressures, and injustices, […]

  • Iran to compete at 2026 Muhamet Malo
    by siavash on February 22, 2026

    Iran to compete at 2026 Muhamet Malo TEHRAN (Iran News) The tournament will serve as the second United World Wrestling Ranking Series event of the season. The tournament spans five days, with weight classes running from start to finish in one day, unlike the two-day format seen at the World Championships. Men’s freestyle leads things off The post Iran […]

  • US envoy’s remarks on Israel’s regional control spark uproar in Muslim world
    by siavash on February 22, 2026

    US envoy’s remarks on Israel’s regional control spark uproar in Muslim world TEHRAN (Iran News) Huckabee made the remarks in an interview with conservative commentator Tucker Carlson, which aired on Friday. Carlson said that, according to the Bible, the descendants of Abraham would receive land including the area between the Euphrates River in Iraq and […]

  • Iran Navy chief meets Russian, Saudi commanders at MILAN 2026 drill
    by siavash on February 22, 2026

    Iran Navy chief meets Russian, Saudi commanders at MILAN 2026 drill TEHRAN (Iran News) The meetings took place in the port city of Visakhapatnam, India, where Rear Admiral Irani met Commander‑in‑Chief of the Russian Navy Admiral Aleksandr Alekseyevich Moiseyev, Commander of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces Vice Admiral Mohammad Mohammed bin Abdulrahman […]

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