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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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IAEA confirms serious damage to Iranian nuclear facility in Khondab

Satellite images show damage to heavy water plant after Israeli attack. The IAEA notes that there was no nuclear material there at the time of the strike.

News of the World • March 29, 10:43 PM • 16537 views
Egypt urgently reorients oil imports to Libya due to disruption of supplies from Kuwait

Cairo will import 1. 2 million barrels of oil from Libya monthly due to the cessation of supplies from Kuwait. The country is intensifying energy saving for market stability.

Economy • March 29, 10:19 PM • 14813 views
Pakistan gathered four countries to find a way out of the war in the region and called the negotiations productive

The foreign ministers of the four states discussed de-escalation of the conflict in Islamabad. Pakistan is preparing to mediate negotiations between the US and Iran.

Politics • March 29, 10:09 PM • 14408 views
Philippines began buying Russian oil due to the threat of an energy crisis

Petron Corp. refinery purchased 2.48 million barrels of oil from the Russian Federation due to the blockade of supplies from the Middle East. The country declared an energy emergency.

Economy • March 29, 09:59 PM • 7372 views
Dozens of protesters arrested in Los Angeles after anti-Trump rallyPhoto

Police arrested 75 people after a protest where demonstrators threw rocks and concrete at law enforcement officers. Two officers were injured and required assistance.

News of the World • March 29, 09:38 PM • 6962 views
Israel changes decision after scandal over Catholic leaders being denied entry to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Police did not allow the patriarch into the shrine due to the threat of Iranian strikes. The authorities promise to ensure that services are held during Holy Week.

News of the World • March 29, 09:16 PM • 7457 views
Pakistan announced its readiness to host talks between the US and Iran

Islamabad offers a platform for dialogue to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East. Both sides have expressed confidence in Pakistan as a mediator.

Politics • March 29, 08:39 PM • 9244 views
Iran attacked an aluminum plant in Abu Dhabi

Iran's missile and drone attack damaged the Al Taweelah site in Abu Dhabi and injured workers. The attack on one of the market leaders caused panic in the automotive industry.

Economy • March 29, 07:46 PM • 11967 views
Zelenskyy and King of Jordan discuss security partnership and situation in the Middle East

The President discussed with Abdullah II protection against drones and missiles based on Ukrainian experience. The parties reviewed the security situation in the Middle East.

Politics • March 29, 06:43 PM • 6894 views
Saudi oil tanker passes through Strait of Hormuz, heading to Pakistan - Bloomberg

The vessel sailed along the Iranian coast with six other ships. Traffic in the strait remains significantly below pre-conflict levels.

News of the World • March 29, 05:48 PM • 10638 views
UAE insists on compensation from Iran for destruction in the country due to strikes

UAE Presidential Advisor Anwar Gargash called on Tehran to compensate for damages caused by the aggression. A political solution must include guarantees of non-aggression in the future.

News of the World • March 29, 04:23 PM • 11826 views
Italy summons Israeli ambassador over patriarch's denial of access to Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Antonio Tajani protested against the ban on Cardinal Pizzaballa holding mass in Jerusalem. Police closed holy sites due to lack of bomb shelters.

News of the World • March 29, 03:58 PM • 13202 views
Ukraine is ready to hold peace talks anywhere except Russia and Belarus - Zelenskyy

Ukraine is ready for dialogue in neutral countries such as Turkey or Switzerland. Russia refused a trilateral meeting in the US despite Dmitriev's visit.

War in Ukraine • March 29, 02:48 PM • 13014 views
Finland suggested that drones that fell near Kouvola could have been Ukrainian

In Finland, a Ukrainian drone was identified among the objects that fell on their own. A Hornet fighter jet was scrambled to check the targets, but no fire was opened.

News of the World • March 29, 02:28 PM • 6875 views
UAE reports 16 intercepted Iranian missiles and 42 drones

As a result of the Iranian attack, 11 people were killed and 178 were injured. UAE defense forces successfully destroyed 58 aerial targets within one day.

News of the World • March 29, 01:53 PM • 8676 views
God rejects the prayers of leaders who unleash wars - Pope Leo XIV

The Pontiff condemned the conflict in Iran and the use of religion to justify aggression. Leo XIV called for a ceasefire and the protection of Eastern Christians.

News of the World • March 29, 12:49 PM • 6227 views
US prepares ground operation in Iran and deploys troops to the Middle East - WP

The Pentagon is planning limited Marine raids and pinpoint strikes on Iranian territory. A final decision on deploying units has not yet been made.

News of the World • March 29, 11:50 AM • 6255 views
Iran destroyed a US E-3 Sentry AWACS aircraft at a base in Saudi ArabiaPhoto

As a result of the Iranian attack, an aircraft worth $600 million was destroyed and 10 US servicemen were wounded. Several refueling aircraft at the airbase were also damaged.

News of the World • March 29, 10:35 AM • 15384 views
Iran mobilizes 12-year-olds for patrols and checkpoints - Media

Iranian authorities have lowered the conscription age for the "For Iran" campaign. Children as young as 12 will perform operational patrols and collect security data in Tehran.

News of the World • March 29, 06:18 AM • 6327 views
Iraqi Kurdistan President's Residence Attacked – Baghdad Claims Attempt to Drag Iraq into War

Nechirvan Barzani's residence was attacked to draw Iraq into conflict. Baghdad and the US condemned the attack, while Iran's IRGC called the incident an act of terrorism.

News of the World • March 29, 03:00 AM • 5669 views
Israel engulfed by mass anti-war protests, police forcibly disperse demonstratorsPhotoVideo

In Israel, thousands of people took to the streets against the protracted war and the government. Police used force during the arrests of activists in Tel Aviv and Haifa.

News of the World • March 29, 12:15 AM • 6630 views
US Vice President Vance becomes Republican favorite for 2028 election

The US Vice President received 53% of the votes in a CPAC poll, surpassing Marco Rubio. Conservatives see him as the next leader of the MAGA movement after Trump.

News of the World • March 28, 11:35 PM • 5690 views
Huge fragments of Iranian missiles, some the size of a car, fall daily in Israel and the West BankPhoto

Missile fragments up to five meters long are being found in the West Bank and Israel. The debris contains toxic substances and poses a threat to civilian lives.

News of the World • March 28, 11:14 PM • 8121 views
German far-right AfD leader Chrupalla calls for withdrawal of US troops from Germany

AfD co-leader Tino Chrupalla has called for an end to the US military presence. The politician aims for an independent foreign policy by 2029.

News of the World • March 28, 10:50 PM • 7972 views
Iran allowed 20 Pakistani ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran has allowed two Pakistani vessels to pass through the strategic strait daily. The decision was made amid Islamabad's mediation between the US and Iran.

News of the World • March 28, 09:31 PM • 8250 views
"No Kings" protests sweep US over Iran war and Trump's policies

Massive protests against the war in Iran, immigration policy, and Trump's economy have begun in the US. Protesters also express support for Ukraine.

News of the World • March 28, 09:00 PM • 8813 views
Russia monitors US bases from satellites in Iran's interests, sanctions cannot be lifted - Zelenskyy

Russian satellites filmed military facilities of the US and its allies in the Middle East in Iran's interests. The President called for not lifting sanctions against the aggressor.

Politics • March 28, 07:48 PM • 10569 views
US deploys 3,500 troops and aircraft carrier USS Tripoli to the Middle East

Over 3,500 troops and an amphibious assault ship with F-35 fighters have arrived in the region due to the conflict with Iran. US strike aircraft are also involved.

News of the World • March 28, 07:23 PM • 8876 views
Large-scale drone deals and export of protection systems - Zelenskyy announced details

Ukraine plans to conclude agreements on drones and electronic warfare systems to protect its borders. The President proposes to export military experience and joint defense projects.

News of the World • March 28, 07:03 PM • 9436 views
Iran maintains missile capabilities despite massive US and Israeli attacks - FT

Tehran uses underground complexes to protect missiles and has switched to a tactic of small strikes. Experts note the strategy of conserving ammunition.

News of the World • March 28, 04:38 PM • 9654 views