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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 called the Democratic Party America's biggest enemy

Donald Trump announced a change in the main threat to the United States after the events in Iran. He called the radical left Democratic Party extremely incompetent.

News of the World • March 22, 05:21 PM • 7145 views
Merz and Trump discussed the war in Iran and the situation in Ukraine

The German Chancellor held talks with the US President on conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine. The parties agreed on further close contacts.

Politics • March 22, 04:29 PM • 9038 views
Iranian missiles can reach London, Paris, and Berlin - The Times

Iran launched ballistic missiles at the Diego Garcia base, demonstrating its ability to strike targets in Europe. The IDF warns of a nuclear weapons threat.

News of the World • March 22, 02:18 PM • 9318 views
Iran opened the Strait of Hormuz for ships to pass, but there are exceptions

Iran's ambassador announced the opening of the strait amid Trump's threats to destroy the country's power plants. The US demands an end to Iran's nuclear and missile programs.

News of the World • March 22, 01:24 PM • 99531 views
Six people died in a helicopter crash in Qatar

A helicopter crashed in Qatari territorial waters due to a technical malfunction. Six people died, and the search for the seventh passenger of the aircraft is ongoing.

News of the World • March 22, 09:40 AM • 7700 views
Trump vowed to destroy Iran's power plants over the closed Strait of Hormuz

The US President issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran regarding the opening of the strait. Tehran threatens to strike US and Israeli infrastructure in response.

News of the World • March 22, 07:13 AM • 7534 views
CPD: Iran wants to drag Europe into war, then launch its missiles at the EU and create panic

CPD head Kovalenko stated that Iran is attempting to draw Europe into war through missile launches. Tehran seeks to destabilize Western forces and elites.

Politics • March 22, 04:32 AM • 20129 views
Trump stated that the US "wiped Iran off the map" and set a deadline for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz

Donald Trump announced the defeat of the Iranian navy and air force. The US President threatens to destroy Iran's power plants within 48 hours over the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Politics • March 22, 02:48 AM • 85381 views
Trump Postpones Meeting with Xi Jinping Until Iran War Ends - Politico

The Trump administration has postponed a summit with the Chinese leader due to the Iranian conflict. The White House denies any connection to the war and is preparing new dates for the visit.

Politics • March 22, 12:14 AM • 11597 views
European Commission urges EU countries not to delay gas storage filling due to war in Iran - FT

European Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen recommends that EU countries gradually start filling their reserves to reduce demand amid the war in the Middle East. The return of liquefied natural gas production in Qatar to pre-crisis levels may prove to be long-term.

Economy • March 21, 11:39 PM • 10706 views
Iran attacked Israel with a ballistic missile: at least 100 woundedVideo

More than 100 people were injured and massive destruction was recorded as a result of the strike on Arad. Earlier, Iran attacked the city of Dimona, which houses a key nuclear facility in the country.

News of the World • March 21, 09:59 PM • 11825 views
Trump prepares peace plan for Iran and puts forward six tough demands - Axios

The Trump administration is discussing terms for a diplomatic settlement with Iran. The US demands zero uranium enrichment and an end to the missile program.

Politics • March 21, 09:20 PM • 13502 views
Zelenskyy: we are working on confiscating oil from Russian shadow fleet vessels

Ukraine and its partners are developing a mechanism to block tankers and seize raw materials. France has already detained a sanctioned vessel carrying Russian oil.

Economy • March 21, 07:30 PM • 7262 views
Today, our team already met in America, and the teams will continue to communicate tomorrow - Zelenskyy

The Ukrainian delegation met with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in the USA. The parties are discussing the terms of ending the war and Russia's readiness for peace.

Politics • March 21, 07:08 PM • 7989 views
This weakens Russia's terrorist potential - Sybiha on Ukrainian strikes against targets in Russia

Foreign Minister Sybiha announced an increase in the intensity of attacks to destroy sources of terror. Strikes reach targets thousands of kilometers deep into the aggressor state.

War in Ukraine • March 21, 05:39 PM • 7073 views
Pentagon says it deprived Iran of ability to track tankers in Strait of Hormuz

The US struck an underground facility and intelligence stations in the Strait of Hormuz, depriving Tehran of the ability to track ships and threaten trade.

News of the World • March 21, 04:56 PM • 7395 views
EU urges member states not to delay filling gas storage facilities - Bloomberg

European Commissioner Dan Jørgensen called on EU countries to start filling storage facilities early to avoid a price surge. Governments are being offered to lower their targets.

Economy • March 21, 04:01 PM • 7673 views
Iraq announces resumption of Iranian gas supplies

Gas supplies have been restored to 5 million cubic meters per day after an attack on the field. Iraq's energy system has stabilized electricity production.

Economy • March 21, 03:26 PM • 7116 views
US Treasury lifts sanctions on two Russians and one foreign company

Yuri and Lidiya Korzhavin, a UAE-based firm, and two other foreign nationals were removed from the lists. The US Treasury Department did not officially state the reasons for lifting the restrictions.

News of the World • March 21, 02:10 PM • 5509 views
Ukraine will be able to receive German air defense equipment under a simplified system - media

The German government has introduced a general license for a period of six months to accelerate arms supplies. The new rules abolish individual permits.

Politics • March 21, 01:47 PM • 6168 views
Trump said he trusts Putin more than allies and criticized Zelenskyy

Donald Trump stated that negotiations with Zelenskyy are more difficult than with Putin. He called NATO a paper tiger and expressed more trust in the Russian leader.

News of the World • March 21, 01:02 PM • 10137 views
US and Israel attacked Iran's nuclear facility in Natanz - media

The US and Israel attacked a nuclear facility in Natanz. Donald Trump declared a military victory and is considering a blockade of Iran's Kharg Island.

News of the World • March 21, 10:45 AM • 10239 views
US allows sale of Iranian oil for 30 days - Finance Minister Bessent

Finance Minister Scott Bessent announced a 30-day waiver of sanctions for oil in transit. The measure is aimed at bringing 440 million barrels to the market.

News of the World • March 21, 08:34 AM • 9905 views
Iran attacked US base on Diego Garcia island with ballistic missiles

Iran launched two missiles at a strategic US base in the Indian Ocean. One missile fell on its own, the other was intercepted by an American ship.

News of the World • March 21, 08:08 AM • 10283 views
CPD: Russians did not plan to end the war and had been preparing for a spring-summer offensive for a long time

Andriy Kovalenko stated that Russia had been preparing a spring-summer offensive for a long time, regardless of the situation in Iran. Oil revenues only temporarily help finance the Russian war.

War in Ukraine • March 21, 06:03 AM • 6730 views
ISW: Russia offered the US to stop data exchange with Iran in exchange for isolating Ukraine

The Kremlin tried to exchange intelligence on Iran for an end to US support for Ukraine. The Trump administration rejected the Russian proposals.

War in Ukraine • March 21, 05:47 AM • 7434 views
"Scaling back huge military efforts": Trump announced the likely withdrawal of troops from Iran

The US plans to scale back military efforts in the Middle East after eliminating the Iranian threat. Regional countries are to take over the protection of the Strait of Hormuz.

Politics • March 21, 03:22 AM • 15967 views
Kremlin prepares large-scale repressions after the end of the war in Ukraine - Reuters

Russian authorities daily disconnect mobile internet in large cities to prepare for protests. The government is implementing the experience of China and Iran for complete control.

Politics • March 21, 12:55 AM • 76968 views
Britain allowed the US to use its bases for strikes on Iran

The British government has approved the use of military bases to destroy Iran's missile facilities. This decision was made to protect ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

Politics • March 20, 11:05 PM • 11418 views
Didn't think I'd have to involve the US military so often - Trump

The US President announced the destruction of 58 Iranian ships in two days and operations in Venezuela. Trump seeks negotiations but sees no leaders in Iran.

Politics • March 20, 09:59 PM • 13262 views