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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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"Iron Dome for Europe" - Prime Ministers of Poland and Denmark discussed the creation of an air defense system

Poland and Denmark discussed the creation of an effective European missile and air defense system similar to Israel's Iron Dome to protect the region.

Politics • April 16, 08:57 AM • 55731 views
"This is pure politics": Zelensky on Johnson's initiative to divide aid to Ukraine and Israel

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that dividing US aid into separate accounts for Ukraine, Israel and other countries is pure politics that ignores the lives of people dying in Ukraine every day. He emphasized that if Kyiv falls, it could lead to a war with NATO countries involving American soldiers.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 08:55 AM • 97369 views
"Tehran has no plans for further escalation": China says Iran's massive attack on Israel was self-defense

Iran launched a massive missile strike against Israel in response to the attack on its embassy in Syria, which China called "the exercise of the right to self-defense.

News of the World • April 16, 08:29 AM • 23782 views
Efforts to end the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine in focus at G7 meeting

The meeting of the G7 foreign ministers will focus on calls for a ceasefire in Gaza, reducing tensions between Israel and Iran, and reaffirming full support for Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 07:35 AM • 22772 views
ISW: ex-Wagnerians from the African Corps to be redeployed to Belgorod region

The Russian military command is preparing to redeploy some former members of the Wagner Group from the African Corps to the Belgorod region near the Ukrainian border due to delays in the formation of the corps and the need for additional forces in the war against Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 07:27 AM • 18854 views
IAEA inspectors suspend activities in Iran due to growing tensions in the region

The IAEA director said that this week the agency's inspectors temporarily suspended inspections of nuclear facilities in Iran due to rising tensions between Israel and Iran, but the suspension did not affect their inspection activities.

News of the World • April 16, 07:03 AM • 23902 views
State Department answers why allies defend Israel and Ukraine differently

The US State Department spokesman says that the US has allocated billions of dollars to provide Ukraine with air defense systems and offensive weapons since the first day of the Russian invasion.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 06:11 AM • 66888 views
Biden discusses support for Ukraine with Czech PM

Biden and Czech Prime Minister Fiala discussed NATO alliances, strengthening the Czech Republic's defense capabilities, unwavering support for Ukraine against Russian invasion, and signing a memorandum on protecting democratic institutions from foreign disinformation.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 04:06 AM • 25511 views
Netanyahu ordered to prepare a list of targets in Iran

Netanyahu ordered the Israeli military to prepare options for a balanced response against Iran that would "send a signal" but avoid casualties after Iran's massive attack on Israel is repelled.

War in Ukraine • April 16, 12:21 AM • 108980 views
IMF and World Bank to discuss the use of frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine

This week's meetings of the IMF and the World Bank are to discuss unblocking frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine's resistance and long-term recovery.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 11:45 PM • 82454 views
Netanyahu: international community must "unite in confronting this Iranian aggression"

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called on the international community to unite against Iranian aggression, which he characterized as a full-scale campaign that threatens world peace and the entire Middle East region.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 11:11 PM • 26473 views
The United States and the G7 are not publicly restraining Israel from retaliating against Iran's attack, but possible solutions are already being discussed

The US and G7 privately urge Israel to refrain from retaliating against Iran's attacks to avoid escalation, but Israel is considering options for retaliation.

News of the World • April 15, 05:20 PM • 19440 views
Oil prices start to fall after Iran's missile strike on Israel - Reuters

Oil prices are falling as market participants reduced the risk premium after Iran's missile strike on Israel caused limited damage and no casualties, easing concerns about potential supply disruptions.

News of the World • April 15, 12:34 PM • 25073 views
Podoliak: Missile strike on Israel demonstrates Iran and russia's technological backwardness from the West

The failed missile attack on Israel demonstrates the technological backwardness of Iran and similar countries, and at the same time proves the need for the civilized world to disarm dictatorial regimes.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 11:58 AM • 17520 views
Iran's attack on Israel causes chaos in air traffic - Reuters

International airlines faced severe flight disruptions due to Iranian missile and drone attacks on Israel, leading to the cancellation and re-routing of flights between Europe and Asia.

News of the World • April 15, 10:31 AM • 18378 views
Israeli military gives government a list of "response options" to Iranian missile attack

The Israeli military has prepared a number of response options, including potential strikes, for the government's consideration after Iran's massive missile strike, and a decision is due in the coming days.

News of the World • April 15, 09:59 AM • 14996 views
Half of the missiles used by Iran to attack Israel failed - media

At least half of the ballistic missiles fired by Iran at Israel during the massive attack malfunctioned, failed to take off, crashed in flight, or did not reach their targets.

News of the World • April 15, 09:51 AM • 18392 views
US military after shooting down drones and missiles launched from Iran and Yemen confirmed that remains postured to support Israel’s defense

U. S. forces, backed by destroyers from U.S. European Command, destroyed more than 80 attack drones and at least six ballistic missiles targeting Israel from Iran and Yemen over the weekend, according to U.S. Central Command.

News of the World • April 15, 06:32 AM • 21300 views
Congressional leaders reach agreement on aid to Israel and Ukraine - Chuck Schumer

Congressional leaders have reached a consensus with President Biden to provide aid to both Israel and Ukraine, and plan to pass a supplemental national security bill this week to help both countries.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 03:52 AM • 141563 views
ISW: Iran sought weaknesses in Israeli air defense with combined strike

Iran launched a combined missile and drone strike against Israel, modeled on Russian tactics in Ukraine, to test Israeli air defense, but most of the 120 ballistic missiles were intercepted.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 03:19 AM • 132955 views
US military destroys 80 drones and 6 missiles flying at Israel

During Saturday's attack, the US military destroyed more than 80 drones and 6 ballistic missiles fired from Iran and Yemen toward Israel.

War in Ukraine • April 15, 02:05 AM • 50243 views
Lufthansa suspends flights to the Middle East

German airline Lufthansa has suspended flights to Amman, Beirut, Erbil and Tel Aviv until at least Monday and changed routes to avoid airspace over Israel, Jordan and Iraq amid escalating tensions following Iran's attack on Israel.

Society • April 15, 12:20 AM • 30991 views
WSJ: Israel will soon respond to Iranian strike

According to unnamed Western officials, Israel will soon respond to Iran's strike, while the United States is pushing Israel to refrain from escalating the conflict.

War in Ukraine • April 14, 11:40 PM • 36553 views
Israel's UN representative mentioned Zelensky in his speech

Israel's UN representative recalled Zelenskyy's words that the actions of Iran and Russia pose a threat to the world and called on the Security Council to heed the wake-up call of the Ukrainian president.

War in Ukraine • April 14, 11:20 PM • 33273 views
UN Secretary General: Middle East is on the brink

The UN Secretary-General warns that the Middle East is on the verge of a devastating full-scale conflict and calls for maximum restraint.

War in Ukraine • April 14, 09:20 PM • 29309 views
Israeli Armed Forces still on high alert after Iranian attack

The Israeli military is on high alert and is assessing the situation after a massive attack shot down more than 99% of Iranian drones and missiles, considering further offensive and defensive actions.

War in Ukraine • April 14, 08:22 PM • 24222 views
Somali pirates release Bangladeshi cargo ship after paying ransom

Somali pirates have released the seized Bangladeshi cargo ship MV Abdullah after receiving a $5 million ransom from the ship's owners.

Crimes and emergencies • April 14, 07:40 PM • 26895 views
Israeli President: Last night's Iranian attack was a "declaration of war"

Israeli President Isaac Herzog called Iran's attack using hundreds of drones and missiles a "declaration of war" and said that Israel is considering all options for defense, but is not seeking war.

War in Ukraine • April 14, 06:37 PM • 92381 views
G7 leaders condemn Iran's attack on Israel and warn of risk of escalation

Iran fired about 300 drones, ballistic and cruise missiles toward Israel, which intercepted about 99% of them, in response to an alleged Israeli strike on the Iranian consulate in Syria that killed senior commanders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, prompting G7 leaders to condemn Iran's actions and warn of the risk of uncontrolled regional escalation.

War in Ukraine • April 14, 06:20 PM • 57936 views
"We can't turn a blind eye to Russian missiles and drones, it means we have to act, and act hard" - Zelenskyy

President Zelenskyy emphasized the importance of effective air defense against Russian missile and drone attacks with the help of allies, citing Israel's successful repulsion of a massive Iranian attack as an example of what is possible through unity and modern defense systems.

War in Ukraine • April 14, 06:01 PM • 47655 views