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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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Man with an axe damaged a US Air Force plane at Shannon Airport in IrelandVideo

A 40-year-old man was detained in Ireland for attacking a C-130 Hercules military aircraft. Due to the incident, the airport's operations were halted and flights were delayed.

News of the World • April 12, 01:05 PM • 5454 views
US and Iran fail to reach agreement in Islamabad talks, Vance leaves Pakistan

J. D. Vance left Pakistan after 21 hours of negotiations without an agreement. The parties failed to agree on nuclear guarantees and control over the Strait of Hormuz.

Politics • April 12, 04:14 AM • 14326 views
Tehran urged Washington to avoid "excessive demands" in negotiations

Iran's Foreign Ministry demands that the US abandon illegal requests for progress in the dialogue. The parties discussed the nuclear program, sanctions, and war reparations.

Politics • April 12, 03:40 AM • 13807 views
Pope Leo XIV criticized Trump and the "deceptive omnipotence" fueling war

The Pontiff criticized the policies of the US, Israel, and Iran during a prayer in the Vatican. He called for an end to the use of weapons and drones for the sake of peace.

Society • April 12, 02:16 AM • 7517 views
Trump threatens China with "big problems" if it supplies weapons to Iran

Donald Trump warned Beijing of consequences over the possible transfer of air defense systems to Tehran. US intelligence is recording China's preparations for arms supplies.

News of the World • April 12, 12:32 AM • 5421 views
US-Iran talks temporarily suspended after 14 hours of discussions, disagreements persist

The parties failed to overcome key differences after their first direct meeting in decades. Dialogue on shipping will continue at the technical expert level.

Politics • April 12, 12:15 AM • 13037 views
First supertankers passed through the Strait of Hormuz after the truce between the US and Iran

Three VLCC class oil tankers passed through the strait thanks to peace talks. The vessels Serifos, Cospirl Lake, and He Rong Hai are heading to Asia.

News of the World • April 11, 11:58 PM • 4096 views
CIA used the secret Ghost Murmur technology for the first time to rescue a downed pilot in Iran

The US used quantum magnetometry to detect the pilot's heartbeat in Iran. The Ghost Murmur system was developed by Lockheed's Skunk Works division.

News of the World • April 11, 11:15 PM • 4237 views
Trilateral talks in Islamabad still ongoing – White House

Night talks are underway in Islamabad with the participation of J. D. Vance. Donald Trump stated that reaching an agreement with Iran is not important to him.

Politics • April 11, 10:30 PM • 4467 views
Qatar resumes full shipping in the Persian Gulf from April 12

Qatar is resuming daytime shipping for all types of vessels and round-the-clock shipping for fishermen. The decision was made amid US-Iran negotiations in Pakistan.

News of the World • April 11, 09:58 PM • 3771 views
Trump stated that the US has already won, regardless of the outcome of negotiations with Iran

Donald Trump announced the complete defeat of Iran's armed forces by American troops. Negotiations in Islamabad are ongoing, but their outcome is not important.

Politics • April 11, 09:37 PM • 4382 views
US senators call for not extending exceptions to sanctions on Russian oil

A group of senators called on the US Treasury Department to terminate sanctions exemptions for Russia. Due to these relaxations, the aggressor receives an additional $150 million daily.

Economy • April 11, 08:43 PM • 5192 views
Britain says Ukraine could play a useful role regarding the Strait of Hormuz

Britain has assessed Ukrainian UAV technologies as among the best in the world. Kyiv was involved in consultations on protecting shipping from Iran's blockade.

Politics • April 11, 07:46 PM • 13234 views
US-Iran talks on Strait of Hormuz reach 'deadlock' - FT

Iran demands sole control over the Strait of Hormuz and the right to levy fees. The parties exchanged documents and proceeded to the expert level.

News of the World • April 11, 07:14 PM • 16438 views
Satellite imagery provider restricted access to Iran images under US pressure - BBC

Planet Labs has imposed an indefinite delay on the release of images of Iran and neighboring countries. This prevents media from assessing the consequences of military actions.

News of the World • April 11, 06:39 PM • 12736 views
Reuters learned the condition of Iran's new supreme leader

Iran's supreme leader is recovering from an airstrike, governing the country via audio link. US intelligence suggests that Khamenei may have lost one of his legs.

News of the World • April 11, 05:31 PM • 5009 views
US announces start of Strait of Hormuz mine clearance operation

US destroyers have begun an operation to clear the Strait of Hormuz of Iranian mines to ensure trade safety. Additional forces and underwater drones will be involved in the operation later.

Economy • April 11, 05:00 PM • 5042 views
Trump said he had "no idea" how talks will go with Iran

The US President confirmed the start of trilateral talks on resolving the war. US military personnel are already preparing equipment for demining the Strait of Hormuz.

News of the World • April 11, 04:40 PM • 3835 views
WSJ learned that Iran still has thousands of ballistic missiles. Trump reacted

Despite claims of destroying Tehran's potential, US intelligence reports thousands of missiles in reserve. The regime retains the ability to restore launchers.

News of the World • April 11, 03:59 PM • 4714 views
Holy Fire descended in Jerusalem - how it happenedPhotoVideo

Patriarch Theophilos III brought the Holy Fire out of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. The church was opened after 40 days of closure due to the war and security measures in Israel.

Society • April 11, 02:56 PM • 54322 views
US and Iran talks are direct - report

US and Iranian representatives are holding a direct meeting in Islamabad. The delegations are led by Vice President J.D. Vance and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Ghalibaf.

News of the World • April 11, 02:33 PM • 9763 views
China prepares arms shipment to Iran - CNN

US intelligence has uncovered Beijing's plans to transfer MANPADS to Tehran during the truce. China denies the accusations, trying to maintain its status as a neutral party.

News of the World • April 11, 02:18 PM • 10960 views
Trump said the US is "cleaning up" the Strait of Hormuz

Donald Trump announced a US operation in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran claims it forced a US destroyer to retreat.

News of the World • April 11, 02:10 PM • 6495 views
Boris Johnson visited Ukrainian military personnel in the Zaporizhzhia directionPhoto

The former British Prime Minister met with soldiers of the 65th brigade, and a report was published in the Daily Mail. Boris Johnson spoke about a drone pilot who destroyed 434 occupiers.

War in Ukraine • April 11, 11:56 AM • 11745 views
US to unfreeze $6 billion in Iranian assets in Qatar - Media

The United States of America has agreed to return frozen assets to Iran in exchange for security in the Strait of Hormuz. The amount of funds is approximately $6 billion.

Politics • April 11, 10:52 AM • 9910 views
Trump stated that the deal with Iran focuses on nuclear weapons and opening the Strait of Hormuz

Donald Trump announced the priority of Iran's nuclear disarmament and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. A US delegation has already departed for Pakistan for negotiations.

Politics • April 11, 12:35 AM • 6113 views
Russia and Iran intensified maritime traffic in the Caspian Sea after the truce with the United StatesPhoto

A concentration of Russian vessels, which previously transported weapons, has been recorded in Amirabad port. Analysts suggest the transportation of ammunition and components.

News of the World • April 10, 11:38 PM • 4008 views
After years of war, Ukrainian farmers are reducing sowing due to the conflict in Iran - Media

Due to the conflict in Iran, the price of diesel has risen to 92 hryvnias per liter. This will lead to a 15-40 percent drop in Ukraine's export potential.

Economy • April 10, 10:39 PM • 5464 views
Pope Francis again condemned the war against Iran and stated that God does not support conflictsPhoto

The Pontiff stated that the shedding of innocent blood and bombings cannot be justified. God does not bless conflicts, and violence has no justification.

Society • April 10, 10:17 PM • 4320 views
Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors to hold direct talks in Washington

Next week, a preparatory round of talks between representatives of Israel and Lebanon will take place in the US. The meeting aims to resolve the conflict.

News of the World • April 10, 08:10 PM • 5013 views