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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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Lebanon expects ceasefire after tomorrow's talks with Israel

President Aoun declared the state's sovereign right to negotiate without external forces. Security measures have been strengthened in Beirut and ports to prevent arms smuggling.

News of the World • April 13, 04:43 PM • 7648 views
Iranian President calls Trump's attacks on Pope unacceptable

Pezeshkian condemned Trump for criticizing the Pope on behalf of Iran. Earlier, the US leader criticized the Pope for his stance on nuclear weapons and Venezuela.

News of the World • April 13, 04:25 PM • 9178 views
US begins full military blockade of all Iranian ports - media

The United States has imposed a military blockade on all vessels entering Iranian ports. Neutral ships were given limited time to leave the dangerous zone.

News of the World • April 13, 03:47 PM • 5111 views
Mediators try to resume US-Iran talks before truce ends – Axios

Pakistan, Turkey, and Egypt are trying to bring Washington and Tehran closer before April 21. The White House is considering military strikes in case the dialogue fails.

News of the World • April 13, 03:28 PM • 5112 views
Starmer and Macron to chair leaders' meeting on the Strait of Hormuz

Britain and France initiate a leaders' meeting to restore navigation. They demand the strait be opened without any conditions or additional transit fees.

News of the World • April 13, 03:14 PM • 4267 views
Trump vowed to immediately sink Iranian ships approaching the Strait of Hormuz blockade

Donald Trump announced the readiness of the US Navy to destroy Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz. The tactic of combating pirates will be used to eliminate the vessels.

Politics • April 13, 02:56 PM • 5273 views
EU fuel costs rose by €22 billion due to war with Iran

The President of the European Commission stated that energy import costs increased over 44 days. EU governments are advised to coordinate oil and gas reserves.

News of the World • April 13, 02:07 PM • 4097 views
How much do gasoline and diesel cost at Ukrainian gas stations and will their prices increase?Photo

At Ukrainian gas stations, A-95 gasoline costs up to UAH 76. 99, and diesel up to UAH 92.99. Experts predict a price increase due to the conflict around the Strait of Hormuz.

Economy • April 13, 01:37 PM • 92684 views
Netanyahu announces 'deeper security zone' in Lebanon a day before direct talks

Israel plans to hold strategic territories in southern Lebanon to protect against incursions. The prime minister also supported the US naval blockade of Iran.

News of the World • April 13, 01:17 PM • 3737 views
Trump said he doesn't care when Iran returns to the negotiating table

Donald Trump said he is fine with Iran refusing to negotiate. The US President stressed that the country will not gain access to nuclear weapons.

News of the World • April 13, 12:39 PM • 3918 views
FT named risks of Trump's plan to blockade the Strait of Hormuz

The US is imposing a full embargo on ship passage through the strait to pressure Tehran. This decision threatens the stability of energy markets and rising prices.

Economy • April 13, 11:54 AM • 9266 views
"Prince Oleg the Seer" under the microscope - HUR showed a new Russian UAV

Intelligence showed a 3D model of the drone with Chinese cameras and Swiss chips. The drone has a range of 45 km and uses AI for target tracking.

War in Ukraine • April 13, 10:49 AM • 3612 views
Gas prices in Europe soared after Trump's threats to blockade the Strait of Hormuz

Gas futures jumped 18% after the failure of peace talks and the start of the Strait of Hormuz blockade. The US is blocking access to Iranian ports.

Economy • April 13, 09:34 AM • 10544 views
Trump says Iran truce 'holding up well,' criticizes Pope Leo

The US President announced the stability of the truce with Iran and the rescue of pilots from a downed F-15. Trump accused the Pope of weakness and supporting the left.

News of the World • April 13, 06:21 AM • 5470 views
Oil soars 7% to over $100 ahead of US blockade against Iran

Oil prices rose as the US Navy prepared to blockade the Strait of Hormuz. Restrictions on Iranian oil exports have brought the market back to triple-digit prices.

Economy • April 13, 05:37 AM • 10794 views
Trump does not rule out new military strikes on Iran and a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz - media

The White House is exploring the possibility of targeted attacks on Iranian infrastructure after the failure of negotiations. The US is also preparing a naval blockade of Iranian ports.

Politics • April 13, 02:11 AM • 11585 views
US issues ultimatum to Iran in Pakistan talks - media

Washington demands a freeze on uranium enrichment and the unblocking of the Strait of Hormuz. The parties are currently disputing the scope of unfreezing Iranian assets.

Politics • April 13, 12:22 AM • 14945 views
US announces full naval blockade of Iranian ports starting April 13

The US military pledges to block the movement of vessels to Iranian ports in the Arabian and Omani Gulfs. The restrictions do not apply to transit to non-Iranian ports through the Strait of Hormuz.

Politics • April 12, 10:33 PM • 7441 views
Trump promises to impose 50% tariffs on China if it supplies missiles to Iran

Donald Trump will impose high tariffs on Chinese goods if they sell weapons to Tehran. The US President doubts the facts of the supply of anti-aircraft missiles.

News of the World • April 12, 05:45 PM • 10440 views
Trump compared Starmer to Chamberlain

Donald Trump accused Britain of insufficient assistance in the war with Iran. The US President criticized Keir Starmer's belated decisions and stance.

News of the World • April 12, 04:14 PM • 6032 views
Iranian President names condition for quick peace deal with US

The Iranian President stated his readiness for a deal on the condition that the US adheres to international law.

News of the World • April 12, 03:53 PM • 10684 views
EU calls for intensified diplomatic efforts after US-Iran talks fail

The European Union insists on a diplomatic resolution to the conflict despite the lack of results from the meeting. Britain and France are planning a coalition in the Strait of Hormuz.

News of the World • April 12, 03:45 PM • 6000 views
Trump again threatened to destroy Iran's energy infrastructure if no deal is reached

The US President stated his readiness to attack all of Iran's power plants. Lawyers warn that striking civilian targets is a war crime.

News of the World • April 12, 03:33 PM • 5576 views
Trump says NATO and Britain "now want to help" with the Strait of Hormuz

The US President announced the blocking of the Strait of Hormuz with the support of Great Britain and other countries. Trump expects concessions from Iran after threats on social media.

Politics • April 12, 03:02 PM • 5789 views
Global protests against war in Iran continue amid failed peace talks - Media

Rallies for and against war with Iran took place in Tel Aviv, Paris, and other cities. Protesters called for an end to the war machine and regime change.

News of the World • April 12, 02:28 PM • 5432 views
US begins blockade of Strait of Hormuz: Trump makes statement after talks collapse

The US begins intercepting ships in the strait after the failure of negotiations in Islamabad. Naval forces will ensure the route is open for tankers.

News of the World • April 12, 02:08 PM • 30477 views
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 • 5539 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 • 14410 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 • 13879 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 • 7597 views