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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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"It's a fake": Ukraine denied information about Iran's strike on a warehouse with Ukrainians in Dubai

Umerov's spokeswoman and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs called Iran's statements about the destruction of a warehouse with Ukrainian specialists a fake. Officials denied the information about the attack in the UAE.

Politics • March 28, 11:56 AM • 38445 views
Iran claims to have destroyed a warehouse of Ukrainian anti-drone systems in Dubai, where 21 Ukrainians allegedly resided

The spokesman for Khatam al-Anbiya claims the destruction of a facility with 21 Ukrainian specialists in the UAE. There are currently no official confirmations of the attack from Ukraine or the Emirates.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 11:19 AM • 15481 views
Iran-backed Yemeni Houthis entered the Middle East war with a missile strike against Israel

Iran-backed Houthis launched ballistic missiles at southern Israel. Attacks were also recorded in the UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Kuwait.

News of the World • March 28, 10:00 AM • 7944 views
Saudi Arabian airbase hit by Iranian strike, 15 US servicemen injured - media

Iran launched 6 missiles and 29 drones at Prince Sultan Air Base. 15 American servicemen were injured, a refueling aircraft was damaged, and there were no fatalities.

News of the World • March 28, 09:39 AM • 5045 views
Zelenskyy: Ukraine speaks with Americans daily and is working to ensure peace talks happen - anywhere

Ukraine seeks trilateral meetings in Europe or the Middle East. The process is complicated by venue restrictions and US security measures.

War in Ukraine • March 28, 08:59 AM • 40563 views
Zelenskyy continues his tour of the Persian Gulf region - agreed with the UAE on cooperation in security and defenseVideo

The President of Ukraine met with Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in the UAE. The parties are finalizing an agreement on defense cooperation and protection against terror.

Politics • March 28, 08:29 AM • 30442 views
Trump prepares 'pay-to-play' model for NATO, will affect Article 5 - Telegraph

Donald Trump is considering a pay-to-play model to reorganize NATO. Countries with spending less than 5 percent will lose their voting rights in the Alliance.

News of the World • March 28, 08:14 AM • 5842 views
"If you can do better, we'll step aside": Rubio sharply responded to Kallas regarding US loss of patience with Russia - Axios

At the G7 meeting, Kallas criticized the US for not pressuring Russia. Rubio sharply responded that the US could step aside and let Europe act independently.

Politics • March 28, 07:00 AM • 26953 views
Iran-linked hackers breached FBI director's email

The Handala group published over 300 emails and personal photos of Kash Patel. The FBI confirmed the breach, stating that no government data had been leaked.

News of the World • March 28, 06:38 AM • 4979 views
Merz accuses Trump of escalating Iranian conflict and failed strategy

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized US actions in Iran, calling them threatening. He questioned the possibility of regime change in the Islamic Republic.

Politics • March 28, 12:52 AM • 11828 views
G7 countries will help unblock the Strait of Hormuz, but there is a condition

G7 ministers pledged to protect shipping after calm was restored to the region. The decision was made under pressure from Trump and Rubio's threats regarding Ukraine.

Politics • March 27, 10:32 PM • 15079 views
IAEA is investigating information about an attack on a nuclear facility in Iran, no increase in radiation levels was detected

The Shahid Rezaei Nejad uranium production plant in Iran's Yazd province was attacked. The IAEA is studying the data and has not detected an increase in radiation levels at the facility.

News of the World • March 27, 09:03 PM • 13819 views
War with Iran will last weeks, not months, and ground troops are not needed for this - Rubio

The US Secretary of State announced that the operation against Iran is ahead of schedule. Aviation will be involved to achieve the goals, but the Marines have already been deployed.

News of the World • March 27, 08:48 PM • 13112 views
US and Iran may hold direct talks this week - Witkoff

Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff, announced possible meetings between the countries. Washington views the pause in strikes on Iran's energy facilities as a positive gesture.

News of the World • March 27, 08:22 PM • 6784 views
Iran warns of "high price" for strikes on energy and nuclear facilities and criticizes TrumpVideo

Iran's Foreign Minister announced an attack on nuclear facilities and steel mills. Tehran promises a heavy price for the strikes despite Trump's diplomatic moves.

News of the World • March 27, 07:34 PM • 6640 views
Israel attacked Iranian nuclear facilities after threats of escalation - media

The strikes hit the heavy water plant in Arak and the uranium mining facility in Yazd. There were no casualties, and there is no risk of radioactive contamination.

News of the World • March 27, 06:55 PM • 6160 views
US and Israel attacked Iranian nuclear facility in Arak - Media

US and Israeli forces attacked an inactive heavy water reactor in Iran. There were no casualties, as civilians were warned in advance about strikes on infrastructure.

News of the World • March 27, 06:49 PM • 6170 views
Iran says new supreme leader is healthy but absent for security reasons

Iran's representative to the UN stated that the new leader is in full health and is leading the country. Khamenei's absence from public view is explained by security measures.

News of the World • March 27, 06:35 PM • 6194 views
The government does not plan to introduce fuel price regulation amid their increase

The Cabinet of Ministers will focus on saturating the market with goods instead of price control. To support vulnerable segments of the population, assistance of 1,500 hryvnias will be paid.

Society • March 27, 06:10 PM • 5527 views
Rubio denied Russia's role in assisting Tehran during the war

The US Secretary of State stated that Russia's actions do not affect the effectiveness of American operations. He rejected reports of Moscow's assistance to Tehran in the shelling.

Politics • March 27, 05:59 PM • 6501 views
Ukraine prepares agreements with Persian Gulf countries to counter Iranian drones - MFA

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is finalizing agreements with the UAE and Qatar on cooperation in air defense and drones. The countries will exchange experience in countering Iranian attacks.

Politics • March 27, 05:28 PM • 8640 views
Military aid from Ukraine to the Middle East is not being diverted, but it is possible - Rubio

The US Secretary of State stated that American interests are a priority when distributing weapons. Zelenskyy warns of a possible Patriot deficit due to the war with Iran.

Politics • March 27, 05:16 PM • 5889 views
Russian oil companies may declare force majeure due to attacks on Baltic ports - Reuters

Due to drone strikes on the ports of Ust-Luga and Primorsk, oil exports have been halted. Fuel loading may not resume until mid-April due to fires.

News of the World • March 27, 05:07 PM • 5616 views
FT learned how Iran is seeking to cash in on Strait of Hormuz

Tehran is introducing a new shipping order, banning the passage of US and Israeli vessels. Some companies are already paying millions for safe transit.

Economy • March 27, 04:12 PM • 6012 views
US allegedly used landmines in Iranian residential area - media

For the first time in decades, American forces used mines near the city of Shiraz to block missile bases. This is likely the first such instance in over two decades.

News of the World • March 27, 03:56 PM • 5055 views
Rubio traded barbs with G7 colleagues over wars in Iran and Ukraine

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized G7 allies for their unwillingness to support the mission in Iran. Europe rejected Trump's request to cease shelling.

Politics • March 27, 01:28 PM • 6310 views
Bloomberg learned how long Ukraine might have enough funds to cover expenses amid aid slowdown

Kyiv will only have enough finances until June, according to estimates, due to Hungary's blocking of EU aid and delays from the IMF. The NBU may begin direct lending to the state budget.

Economy • March 27, 12:42 PM • 4748 views
Western armies are not ready for modern war of attrition due to drones - Kovalenko

Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, stated that the West is unprepared for drone warfare. Cheap technologies from Russia and Iran nullify the advantage of expensive weapons and play into a war of attrition.

News of the World • March 27, 10:59 AM • 6183 views
Canada imposes new sanctions against manufacturers of Iranian Shahed drones

Canada has restricted the operations of businessmen and companies supplying technology to the IRGC. The measures are aimed at stopping the transfer of weapons to Russia and Iranian proxy forces.

News of the World • March 27, 08:15 AM • 4698 views
Trump claims CIA informed him of new Iranian supreme leader's homosexuality

Donald Trump announced receiving intelligence regarding Mojtaba Khamenei's sexual orientation. In Iran, same-sex relations are punishable under Sharia law.

News of the World • March 27, 06:51 AM • 12092 views