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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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Strait of Hormuz open after truce with Iran – Pentagon

The Pentagon confirmed the resumption of civilian shipping through the strategic route. The first vessels have already passed through the strait after agreements were reached.

News of the World • April 8, 03:07 PM • 3960 views
Aviation and tourism industries see no immediate relief after ceasefire with Iran

A two-week ceasefire helped airline stocks rise, but fuel shortages will last for months. The cost of flights will remain high.

Economy • April 8, 02:57 PM • 5896 views
US announces intention to remove Iran's nuclear materials under truce terms

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth stated that the removal of Tehran's nuclear stockpiles is mandatory. The US is prepared to use force if voluntary surrender is refused.

Politics • April 8, 02:51 PM • 3654 views
US ready to resume hostilities if truce with Iran fails

Dan Kaine stated that US forces are fully combat-ready after a pause in the conflict. The military remains in position to monitor the terms of the truce with Iran.

News of the World • April 8, 02:32 PM • 3185 views
Pentagon Chief Hegset Declares US Victory, But Acknowledges Iran's Retained Potential

Pete Hegset declared the destruction of Iran's military potential after Operation "Epic Fury. " Tehran retained some drones, but lost its control system.

Politics • April 8, 02:14 PM • 3556 views
White House says "nothing final" on Iran talks amid plans for April 10 meeting

The Trump administration is considering an in-person meeting in Pakistan on April 10. The delegation may include J.D. Vance and Jared Kushner.

News of the World • April 8, 02:09 PM • 3492 views
Putin supplies military equipment to Madagascar to expand influence in Africa - Bloomberg

Russia has supplied Madagascar with combat helicopters and trucks to strengthen relations. This gives the Kremlin access to valuable metal deposits and oil routes.

Politics • April 8, 01:34 PM • 3712 views
Iran to demand crypto payment for tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz - FT

Tehran has set a fee of $1 per barrel of oil for vessels. Payment in cryptocurrency is intended to protect transactions from tracking and sanctions.

Economy • April 8, 01:28 PM • 4013 views
Trump threatens 50% tariffs on all countries supplying weapons to Iran

Donald Trump has threatened immediate tariffs on all imports from states supplying weapons to Iran. The mechanism for implementing this threat currently remains unknown.

Politics • April 8, 12:54 PM • 3791 views
Trump proposes securing Strait of Hormuz in 'joint venture' with Iran

Donald Trump is considering creating a joint venture with Iran for shipping security. Despite the truce, hundreds of vessels are stranded in the Persian Gulf.

News of the World • April 8, 12:19 PM • 7595 views
Trump says US will work with Iran to "dig up and remove" enriched uranium

The US plans to remove all buried uranium in Iran after regime change. The parties have already agreed on most points regarding the lifting of duties and sanctions.

News of the World • April 8, 12:00 PM • 3255 views
Iran reports attack on refinery, Kuwait on oil and energy facilities - Middle East continues to report shelling despite truceVideo

Despite a two-week ceasefire agreement, Iran, as Tehran stated, was attacked at a refinery on Lavan Island, and Kuwait reported 31 drones. Israel continues airstrikes on Lebanon.

News of the World • April 8, 11:35 AM • 3609 views
Israel announced a halt to strikes on Iran but continues to fight Hezbollah in Lebanon - what is known

The IDF has completed a wave of attacks on Iranian missile facilities and remains on high alert. Despite a truce with Tehran, Israel is attacking Hezbollah in Lebanon.

News of the World • April 8, 09:59 AM • 3684 views
Fuel prices should decrease amid falling oil prices, with stable reserves - Prime Minister

Global oil prices have fallen below $100 per barrel. Ukrnafta has already started lowering fuel costs, and the country's resource reserves are at record levels.

Society • April 8, 09:00 AM • 47142 views
Zelenskyy, after Trump's deal with Iran, reiterated his readiness for a mirror response to Russia's ceasefire

The President stated his readiness to stop retaliatory strikes in response to Russia's actions. Ukraine supported the truce between the US and Iran for diplomatic progress.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 08:49 AM • 41645 views
FBI warned of threat from Iran, but White House denied risks - Reuters

US intelligence reported the threat of Iranian attacks on government facilities and dissidents. Donald Trump publicly downplayed the danger despite intelligence data.

Politics • April 8, 08:02 AM • 4691 views
Foreign Minister states it's time for decisiveness on Russia after Trump's deal with Iran

The Foreign Minister welcomed the ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran and the unblocking of the Strait of Hormuz, mediated by Pakistan. He called for similar decisiveness to end the war in Ukraine.

Politics • April 8, 07:59 AM • 5122 views
Oil price drops below $100 after Trump announces two-week ceasefire

Brent crude fell by 14. 9% due to a two-week ceasefire and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump called Iran's proposal a basis for peace.

Economy • April 8, 07:28 AM • 4036 views
Iran and Oman to charge fees for passage through the Strait of Hormuz - AP

The ceasefire plan allows Iran and Oman to collect funds from ships in the strait. Iran will direct the received funds to reconstruction after the suspension of US attacks.

News of the World • April 8, 07:00 AM • 4247 views
Iran announced a possible safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz within 2 weeks

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced the resumption of navigation after the declaration of a truce. The decision was agreed upon with the armed forces, the US, and Israel.

News of the World • April 8, 06:27 AM • 4089 views
"This could be the Golden Age of the Middle East": Trump announced a great day for world peace

Donald Trump announced a two-week truce between the US, Iran, and Israel. The US President predicts the beginning of Iran's reconstruction and large profits.

News of the World • April 8, 06:00 AM • 5045 views
Netanyahu: ceasefire does not apply to Lebanon

Netanyahu welcomed the two-week suspension of US attacks on Iran. The ceasefire does not apply to Lebanon, despite mediators' statements about a general lull.

News of the World • April 8, 05:56 AM • 29230 views
Trump declared a "complete and absolute victory" and that Iran's uranium would be "perfectly taken care of"

Donald Trump declared an absolute victory after a two-week ceasefire agreement. The parties agreed on most points of a future major deal.

News of the World • April 8, 05:48 AM • 4216 views
Middle East reports shelling despite declared truce - media

Israel and Iran continue mutual ballistic missile and air attacks. Three teenagers were injured in the city of Tel Sheva as a result of the strikes.

News of the World • April 8, 05:29 AM • 4720 views
Iran announced a historic victory and the surrender of the United States on its terms

Iran's Supreme National Security Council announced the US acceptance of a 10-point plan. The document provides for the lifting of all sanctions and the withdrawal of American troops.

Politics • April 8, 04:14 AM • 6783 views
Iran's new leader Mojtaba Khamenei ordered the military to cease fire immediately

Iran's Supreme Leader issued a ceasefire order after Trump's statement on the agreement. The parties agreed on a two-week pause and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Politics • April 8, 03:23 AM • 12761 views
Only significant financial losses will make Russia consider withdrawing from the war - Zelenskyy

The President stated the effectiveness of long-range sanctions and drone strikes on Russia's revenues. Restrictions on oil exports stop the financing of Russian aggression.

War in Ukraine • April 8, 02:47 AM • 30272 views
Oil prices collapsed below $100 after Trump's statement on a truce

The cost of Brent and WTI fell by almost 20% due to a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran. This is the largest one-day price drop since the 1991 war.

Economy • April 8, 02:12 AM • 6066 views
Iran and Israel, following the US, have agreed to a two-week ceasefire

Israel will suspend bombing, and Iran will open the Strait of Hormuz for two weeks. Direct talks between the US and Iran will take place on April 10 in Islamabad.

Politics • April 8, 01:01 AM • 18873 views
Macron urgently convenes Defense Council over situation in Iran

The French President will gather officials to discuss the situation in the Middle East. Meanwhile, Spain advises its citizens in Qatar to stock up on water and food.

Politics • April 8, 12:24 AM • 7556 views