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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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Trump said Iran agreed never to have nuclear weapons

Donald Trump stated Iran's readiness for a deal and their lack of effective defense. Negotiations with Tehran are being conducted by Steve Witkoff and Marco Rubio.

News of the World • March 24, 07:43 PM • 10809 views
Trump said Vance and Rubio are involved in negotiations with Iran to end the war

Donald Trump announced the start of negotiations with Iran. The parties are discussing the terms of an agreement amid a significant weakening of Iranian forces.

News of the World • March 24, 06:58 PM • 5692 views
EU prepares for dialogue with Russia on security "in the future" – Costa

António Costa stated the necessity of future negotiations with Russia due to geographical proximity. Currently, Europe considers Moscow a threat and avoids naivety.

Politics • March 24, 06:29 PM • 6695 views
Iran has hardened its stance in negotiations with the US and wants more non-aggression guarantees - Reuters

Tehran rejects Washington's statements about contacts and demonstrates unwillingness to make concessions. This complicates de-escalation of the conflict and a ceasefire in Lebanon.

News of the World • March 24, 04:17 PM • 5823 views
EU postpones proposed ban on Russian oil imports, planned for April 15 - Reuters

The EU has postponed the deadline for submitting a proposal to ban oil from the Russian Federation due to geopolitics. The plan envisages a complete rejection of Russian supplies by the end of 2027.

Economy • March 24, 02:32 PM • 5298 views
Iranian Foreign Minister secretly informed Witkoff about Supreme Leader's consent to talks with US - report

Mojtaba Khamenei approved talks with the US to quickly end the war on Iranian terms. Trump postponed strikes and expects an agreement within five days.

News of the World • March 24, 01:00 PM • 5410 views
Zelenskyy heard reports on negotiations in Florida and voiced new threats from RussiaPhoto

The President heard a report on meetings in the US regarding security guarantees and peace. He added: the geopolitical situation has become more complicated due to the war against Iran, and this adds confidence to Russia.

Politics • March 24, 11:24 AM • 5187 views
Iran launched seven waves of missiles at Israel in less than 10 hours - what else is known about the situation in the Middle EastVideo

Iran launched a massive missile attack on Israel, hitting Tel Aviv and the area of the nuclear center. Trump claims negotiations are underway, but Tehran denies it.

News of the World • March 24, 10:51 AM • 6091 views
China plans to gain strategic benefits from US-Israel war against Iran - FT

Beijing is using the conflict to promote stability and justify future aggressive actions against Taiwan. The war threatens to increase oil prices for China.

News of the World • March 24, 08:26 AM • 5545 views
War in the Middle East - Asia massively switches to coal due to oil and gas shortages

The conflict in the Middle East has forced China, India, and other Asian countries to increase coal consumption. The region is building up capacity for energy security.

News of the World • March 24, 07:42 AM • 4915 views
Gulf States nearing alliance against Iran - WSJ

Saudi Arabia and the UAE are increasing their support for the US, opening airbases and freezing Tehran's assets. The reason for this is the constant attacks on energy facilities.

News of the World • March 24, 07:34 AM • 5035 views
Gold prices stabilize after US pause in strikes on IranPhoto

The price of gold rose to $4427 per ounce after nine days of decline. The market reacted to a five-day postponement of US attacks on Tehran's energy facilities.

Economy • March 24, 02:43 AM • 6754 views
Bahrain proposed to the UN Security Council to authorize the use of force to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz

Bahrain submitted a resolution on the use of force against Iranian attacks on merchant ships. The document was supported by the US, but Russia and China may veto it.

News of the World • March 24, 12:18 AM • 6678 views
Stocks rise, oil prices fall after Trump's statement on ending the war, despite Iran's denials - Media

The S&P 500 index rose by 1. 1% after news of possible US-Iran talks. Brent crude oil prices fell below $100 per barrel amid the statements.

Economy • March 23, 08:25 PM • 6417 views
Netanyahu announced the continuation of attacks on Iran and Lebanon

The Israeli Prime Minister announced the continuation of attacks to protect the country's interests. Netanyahu discussed with Trump the use of military successes for a deal.

News of the World • March 23, 07:10 PM • 7910 views
US and Iran exchanged "messages" through regional intermediaries - media

Washington and Tehran exchanged messages through Egypt, Turkey, and Pakistan. The parties are trying to prevent attacks on energy infrastructure.

News of the World • March 23, 06:32 PM • 6482 views
Vance and Netanyahu discussed components of a possible deal to end the war with Iran - journalist

The US Vice President held a phone conversation with the Israeli Prime Minister regarding a possible peace agreement with Israel.

News of the World • March 23, 06:06 PM • 5771 views
There is no diesel fuel shortage in Ukraine and none is expected - expert

Serhiy Kuyun denied rumors of fuel shortages in April. Currently, 40% of the necessary volumes have already been reserved, and supplies are on schedule.

Economy • March 23, 05:52 PM • 78622 views
Trump's decision to postpone Iran deadline partly aimed at calming markets - Bloomberg

The US President announced a five-day pause in attacks on Iran's energy facilities to stabilize oil prices. Tehran denies that negotiations took place.

Economy • March 23, 04:02 PM • 6234 views
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De-escalation in the Middle East - will gasoline become cheaper in Ukraine?

World oil prices fell after Trump's statement about a five-day pause in attacks on Iran. An expert predicts stabilization of gasoline prices without a reduction.

Economy • March 23, 04:01 PM • 58235 views
Ukraine has irrefutable evidence that Russia continues to provide intelligence to Iran - Zelenskyy

Ukraine has evidence of Russia transferring intelligence data to the Iranian regime. The occupiers also deliberately exaggerate their own successes for future negotiations.

War in Ukraine • March 23, 03:46 PM • 4889 views
Trump reveals details of negotiations with Iran and announces possible deal in five days

Donald Trump announced negotiations with Iran involving Kushner and Witkoff. Reportedly, Turkey, Egypt, and Pakistan are acting as mediators.

News of the World • March 23, 01:36 PM • 5151 views
Key Russian ports on the Baltic Sea suspended oil and fuel exports after drone attacks - Reuters

Russia's largest ports on the Baltic Sea have suspended fuel shipments. Drone attacks caused fires in tanks and a market deficit.

War in Ukraine • March 23, 11:49 AM • 4975 views
Trump ordered the Pentagon to postpone strikes on Iran's power plants and energy infrastructure for five days

The US President announced progress in negotiations on a Middle East conflict settlement. Attacks on Iran's energy system have been postponed for 5 days.

News of the World • March 23, 11:16 AM • 6115 views
GUR confirmed "Lancet" debris during a Russian attack in the center of Kyiv and revealed details of its "filling"Photo

Intelligence identified 62 foreign components in enemy UAVs and published their 3D models. According to its data, Russia uses Western AI modules to modernize weapons.

War in Ukraine • March 23, 08:59 AM • 4829 views
Iran reports damage to over 80,000 civilian objects since the start of the war

Iran reported the destruction of hundreds of schools and medical centers due to airstrikes. Authorities stated that a humanitarian worker was killed and others were injured.

News of the World • March 23, 04:42 AM • 6988 views
Photos of the aftermath of Israel's strike on an Iranian naval base in the Caspian Sea have appeared onlinePhoto

As a result of the Israeli attack in Bandar-e Anzali, the Sina boats and the Hamzeh vessel were damaged. Operation Lion's Roar was the first strike against Iranian forces in the Caspian Sea.

News of the World • March 23, 01:37 AM • 16293 views
Starmer convenes emergency meeting over threat to British economy amid war with Iran

The British Prime Minister will discuss with the government the risks to energy markets and inflation rising to 5%. Investors are recording a record 20-year fall in government bonds.

News of the World • March 23, 12:56 AM • 13243 views
Gold plummets and hovers around $4500 amid escalating Middle East war

The price of gold fell by 11% in a week due to US and Iranian ultimatums regarding the Strait of Hormuz. The metal's value hovers around $4500.

Economy • March 23, 12:35 AM • 16815 views
NATO Secretary General calls on Europe to react more actively to war with Iran

The NATO Secretary General emphasized the importance of protecting the Strait of Hormuz due to threats to energy security. European leaders currently lack unity regarding military involvement.

Politics • March 22, 10:14 PM • 17027 views