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Iran

Country in the Middle East
The Islamic Republic of Iran is a state in Western Asia. With an area of 1,648,195 km², the country is the second largest in the Middle East and the 17th largest in the world. As of 2024, Iran's population is approximately 88.55 million people, making it the 17th most populous country in the world. The capital and economic center is Tehran, which is the largest and most populous city in Western Asia. The history of statehood in Iran is one of the oldest in the world, beginning with the formation of Elamite kingdoms in the 4th millennium BC. For centuries, the country played a key role in the East, and the Persian Empire under Cyrus the Great was one of the largest empires in history, stretching from Eastern Europe to the Indus Valley. In 1935, the name Persia was replaced by Iran in Western countries, and after the Islamic Revolution in 1979, the country was proclaimed an Islamic republic. The country's rich cultural heritage is partly reflected in 22 UNESCO World Heritage sites, which is the third highest number in Asia and the tenth in the world.
1979
The country experiences an Islamic revolution, which led to the proclamation of an Islamic republic and the gradual restriction of human rights
2002
Information emerges about secret nuclear facilities in Natanz and Arak where uranium enrichment was taking place
2015
The signing of an international agreement – the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action – which was intended to bring the country's nuclear program under control
2018
The US withdraws from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action and a new round of sanctions against Iran begins
2020
Iran successfully launches the military satellite Noor-1
2022
Ukraine officially declares Iran's military support for Russian aggression and begins imposing sanctions
2024
The country becomes a member of BRICS
2025
A wave of protests against the current regime begins in the country at the end of the year
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Yemen's Houthis attacked the Israeli city of Eilat with a drone: over 20 injured

The Israeli city of Eilat was hit by a drone strike from Yemen, carried out by militants of the "Ansar Allah" group. As a result of the attack, over 20 people were injured, two of them in serious condition.

News of the World • September 24, 06:02 PM • 4706 views
Russia wants a world where brute force prevails over international law - President of Latvia

Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs stated at the UN General Assembly that Russia seeks a world where brute force prevails over international law. He emphasized that Ukraine is fighting for international order, and Russia has accomplices such as Iran and North Korea.

Politics • September 24, 03:44 PM • 4334 views
Green light to future aggressors anywhere in the world: Czech President explained why Ukraine cannot be ignored

Czech President Petr Pavel stated at the UN General Assembly that turning a blind eye to Ukraine today means giving a green light to future aggressors. He emphasized that Russia's invasion has changed the global security landscape, and the world has not become safer.

Politics • September 24, 03:02 PM • 18209 views
Iran will continue to sell oil to China even if UN sanctions are imposed

Iran has stated that it will continue to sell oil to China even if UN sanctions are reimposed through the snapback mechanism. Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad emphasized that new restrictions would not affect exports.

News of the World • September 24, 02:39 PM • 2846 views
New alliances, technologies, and societal resilience will define global security in the coming decades - CPD

Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation, highlighted key trends that will shape global security in the coming decades. These include the formation of a new axis of cooperation, the growing role of societal resilience, and radical changes in warfare due to technology.

Politics • September 24, 01:43 PM • 3059 views
IAEA head Grossi wants to become UN Secretary-General and seeks Trump's support - media

IAEA head Rafael Grossi has officially announced his candidacy for the position of UN Secretary-General. He is actively using his influence to gain Washington's favor.

Politics • September 24, 12:54 PM • 2907 views
Iran on the verge of sanctions: the last attempt at negotiations with the EU yielded no results

The final round of negotiations between European countries and Iran on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly did not yield breakthrough results. The chances of avoiding sanctions are minimal, as Iran has not fulfilled the terms of the 2015 nuclear deal.

News of the World • September 24, 06:23 AM • 3067 views
Ukraine is ready to nominate Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for ending the war (video)Video

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine would nominate Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize if he ends the war. Trump responded to a similar question with: "Why not?"

Politics • September 23, 11:21 PM • 4661 views
Iran 'will not yield to pressure' on nuclear issue - Khamenei

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said the country would not yield to pressure on uranium enrichment, stressing that Tehran does not need nuclear weapons. US President Donald Trump had previously offered cooperation in exchange for suspending Iran's nuclear program.

News of the World • September 23, 07:15 PM • 3584 views
About a hundred presidents and over 40 prime ministers will speak at the anniversary session of the UN General Assembly

The 80th session of the UN General Assembly has begun in New York and will last until September 29. It will bring together about a hundred presidents and over 40 prime ministers to discuss global challenges and strengthen international cooperation.

Politics • September 23, 05:00 AM • 69259 views
US tries to prevent Russian airlines from obtaining sanctioned spare parts - Politico

The US is trying to prevent Russian airlines from obtaining sanctioned spare parts.

News of the World • September 22, 09:12 AM • 3622 views
Iran suspends cooperation with IAEA after UN Security Council decision to extend sanctions

Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) announced the suspension of cooperation with the IAEA. This decision was made after the UN Security Council did not lift sanctions against the country.

Politics • September 21, 05:45 AM • 6002 views
World Cleanup Day: How the Tradition of Global Planet Cleaning EmergedPhoto

World Cleanup Day, celebrated on the third Saturday of September, has united up to 5% of the world's population, or about 400 million people, to clean up litter. In Kyiv, a city-wide cleanup will take place on September 20 in all districts of the capital.

Society • September 20, 04:00 AM • 96544 views
In Afghan universities, the Taliban banned books written by women

The Taliban has banned books written by women and 18 academic subjects in Afghan universities, including human rights and gender studies. This decision also applies to books by Iranian authors, creating a significant gap in education.

News of the World • September 19, 06:20 AM • 3283 views
DIU revealed foreign components and the "filling" of the Russian "Geran-3" drone

The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine showed the "filling" of the Russian drone and spoke about the foreign components used in it.

War in Ukraine • September 16, 07:02 AM • 36000 views
Russia is betting on drones in the war: attacks come in "swarms," Ukraine is looking for an answer - NYT

Russia has sent more than 34,000 drones and decoys to attack Ukraine this year, nine times more than last year. Moscow has established large-scale production, manufacturing up to 6,000 devices monthly.

War in Ukraine • September 15, 02:33 PM • 5058 views
If China cut off its aid to Russia, the war would have already ended - Kellogg

US President's Special Representative Keith Kellogg stated that the war against Ukraine would end if China stopped aiding Russia. He also noted that if Russia were truly achieving real successes, "they would not be bringing thousands of North Korean soldiers to the territory of the Russian Federation."

Politics • September 13, 09:48 PM • 5763 views
US to sanction companies from countries supplying goods to Russia's military-industrial complex

The US is imposing sanctions on 34 companies from eight countries that supplied goods to Russia's military-industrial complex. This is another step in undermining the Kremlin's ability to sustain its war machine.

Politics • September 13, 08:37 AM • 22402 views
US senators introduced a bill recognizing Russia and Belarus as sponsors of terrorism

A bipartisan group of American senators proposes recognizing Russia and Belarus as state sponsors of terrorism. This will happen if the countries do not return more than 19,000 Ukrainian children taken during the war.

Politics • September 12, 03:55 AM • 15864 views
US approves defense budget with restrictions for transgender people

The US House of Representatives has approved an $892. 6 billion defense bill that includes a pay raise for service members. The document also includes bans that restrict the rights of transgender service members.

Politics • September 11, 07:37 AM • 4008 views
IAEA and Iran agree to resume inspections at nuclear facilities

The IAEA and Iran have reached an agreement on resuming inspections at nuclear facilities. The agreement was concluded between Rafael Grossi and Abbas Araghchi, but the details remain unknown.

News of the World • September 10, 06:42 AM • 3304 views
Body of a migrant found on the border of Lithuania and Belarus

The body of a man, approximately 40 years old, was found in a forest near Marcinkonys on the border of Lithuania and Belarus. Police are investigating the incident, suspecting that he is an illegal migrant, possibly one of three Iranian citizens who previously got lost in the area.

News of the World • September 9, 04:48 PM • 4232 views
Russia is modernizing 'Geran-2' drones using foreign components, over 100 of which have been identified - HUR

HUR has identified over 100 foreign components in Russian missiles and drones. The modernization of 'Geran-2' drones is taking place with the participation of Iran and using components from other countries.

War in Ukraine • September 9, 11:17 AM • 3851 views
US ends cooperation with Europe on countering disinformation from Russia, China, and Iran

The Trump administration unilaterally terminated memoranda of understanding, ending cooperation with European countries in combating disinformation from Russia, China, and Iran. This decision has been called "unilateral disarmament" in the information war.

Politics • September 8, 09:35 PM • 35449 views
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May drop by one or two hryvnias: expert told how fuel prices in Ukraine may change in autumn

Expert Serhiy Kuyun predicts a possible decrease in gasoline and diesel prices by 1-2 hryvnias in autumn. This is due to a decrease in wholesale prices and the stability of the fuel market.

Economy • September 5, 08:19 AM • 40194 views
Russia, China, and Iran are preparing for a long-term confrontation - NATO chief Rutte

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that Russia, China, and Iran are expanding military cooperation to an unprecedented level. He called on allies to prepare for a prolonged threat that extends beyond the war in Ukraine.

Politics • September 4, 10:19 AM • 4594 views
The European Union warns: the alliance of Xi Jinping, Putin, and Kim Jong Un is a "direct challenge" to the international order

EU High Representative Kaja Kallas called the joint meeting of the leaders of China, North Korea, and Russia in Beijing a "direct challenge" to the international system. She characterized it as the building of an "anti-Western world order."

Politics • September 3, 06:10 PM • 4333 views
Putin has shown no intention of negotiating - Danish Prime Minister

Mette Frederiksen stated that Putin shows no intention of negotiating, despite his statements. She added that he could stop the war today, but continues it with the support of Iran, Belarus, North Korea, and China.

Politics • September 3, 01:19 PM • 3494 views
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Zelenskyy's office explained what is needed to "squeeze" Russia's shadow fleetVideo

Vladyslav Vlasiuk, the Commissioner of the President of Ukraine, called for systemic sanctions pressure on Russia's shadow fleet. He emphasized the need to control oil transshipments at sea and restrict tankers' access to ports of third countries.

Politics • September 3, 12:08 PM • 41929 views
US imposes sanctions on Iranian oil smuggling network

The U. S. Department of the Treasury imposed full blocking sanctions against a network of companies and maritime vessels involved in smuggling Iranian oil. This shadow network annually brought hundreds of millions of dollars to Iran.

Economy • September 3, 07:08 AM • 3474 views