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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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Iran and Oman continue negotiations on restoring navigation through the Strait of Hormuz - Bloomberg

Iran and Oman continue negotiations after a meeting in Tehran on restoring navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. Success would allow Iran and the US to resume talks on ending the war.

Politics • July 28, 01:58 AM • 41003 views
"No one tells me what to sell" - Trump on selling F-35 jets to Turkey and Netanyahu's position

US President Donald Trump said he will not allow anyone to tell him what to sell, responding to a question about the possible sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey. He called President Erdogan a friend and ally, despite objections from Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.

News of the World • July 27, 08:09 PM • 7097 views
The White House stated that Trump will discuss the peace process between Ukraine and Russia during a meeting with Zelenskyy.

U. S. President Donald Trump will receive Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday for separate meetings. They will discuss the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.

Politics • July 27, 06:50 PM • 5513 views
Trump downplayed the impact of Russian aid to Iran, but promised to clarify with Putin

US President Donald Trump stated that Russian aid to Iran did not have a significant effect. He promised to ask Russian dictator Vladimir Putin about this.

Politics • July 27, 06:23 PM • 6182 views
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Will Iran open a new front against Ukraine - political scientist explains what lies behind Tehran's threats

Iran is unlikely to significantly increase its involvement in the war against Ukraine due to internal problems and the conflict with the US. The strike on a vessel with Iranian cargo was a signal from the US about Ukraine's readiness to be an ally.

War in Ukraine • July 27, 03:23 PM • 87298 views
"Has no right to play the victim": Sybiha called Iran's threats against Ukraine unjustified and groundless

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that Iran is an accomplice in Russian aggression. He added that Iran is trying to divert attention from Russia's terror in the Black Sea.

War in Ukraine • July 27, 01:37 PM • 5165 views
Oil prices fell by 7% to a weekly low

Brent oil prices fell to $89. 23 per barrel after the suspension of US and Iranian attacks. Analysts doubt that the pause will restore supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.

Economy • July 27, 12:08 PM • 4423 views
Iranian officials intensify threats to Ukraine after strike in the Caspian Sea

Head of Iran's Security Commission Ebrahim Azizi stated that "Ukraine may also soon understand that Iran does not leave actions unanswered. " This happened after the strike in the Caspian Sea.

Politics • July 27, 08:54 AM • 39626 views
Burnham will receive Zelenskyy during the first visit of a foreign leader under his premiership

Andy Burnham will hold his first meeting with a foreign leader, hosting Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Britain will transfer to Ukraine the intellectual property of the "Stone Cloak" system and will discuss a drone agreement.

War in Ukraine • July 27, 05:53 AM • 36321 views
"We must know that we cannot trust these people" - Zelenskyy responds to Iran's threats

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded to Tehran's threats in an interview with Sky News, stating that Iran has already provided technology and Shahed drones to Russia.

War in Ukraine • July 27, 05:27 AM • 11098 views
Zelenskyy to meet with Trump at the White House next week - ABC News

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Washington on Tuesday for a meeting with U. S. President Donald Trump. The visit also includes the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham.

Politics • July 26, 01:14 PM • 33196 views
Iran stopped strikes amid a pause in US attacks

The Iranian army announced the cessation of its strikes after US troops suspended attacks for two days. A spokesman for the Iranian military noted that the US strategy is unclear even to the American leadership.

Politics • July 26, 11:20 AM • 29997 views
Europe may not be able to fill gas storage facilities before winter due to supply shortages - Reuters

Equinor CEO stated that Europe may not achieve the goal of filling storage facilities to 80% due to market tensions. The reasons are competition with Asia and the cessation of Russian gas supplies.

Economy • July 26, 07:13 AM • 19120 views
British intelligence has warned of a possible provocation by Putin against NATO in the coming months

According to British intelligence, Putin is preparing a direct confrontation with NATO in the coming months, using Trump's distraction on Iran. Russia is already changing the routes of its shadow fleet and conducting live-fire exercises near Plymouth.

Politics • July 26, 05:59 AM • 7921 views
US military boarded a tanker in the Arabian Sea during the naval blockade of Iran

American military inspected the tanker Charminar in the Arabian Sea. Since July, the US has redirected 12 vessels and disabled two tankers that violated the blockade.

News of the World • July 26, 02:38 AM • 4905 views
Britain resumes production of hypersonic targets to prepare for intercepting Russian "Kinzhal" and "Zircon" missiles

The United Kingdom has signed a £20 million contract with Lockheed Martin UK to produce hypersonic targets. The first flight is scheduled for 2027 to prepare for intercepting "Kinzhal" and "Zircon" missiles.

News of the World • July 26, 02:16 AM • 5908 views
Houthis attacked Saudi Arabia's oil facilities, the US did not strike Iran for the first time in two weeks

Yemeni Houthis struck Saudi Aramco oil facilities in Jizan and Yanbu. The US did not carry out airstrikes on Iran for the first time in two weeks, Trump ordered the military to stop strikes.

Politics • July 26, 01:18 AM • 5084 views
Iran announced negotiations with an Omani delegation regarding navigation in the Strait of Hormuz

An Omani delegation visited Tehran to discuss the management of vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. This was reported by the Iranian agency IRNA.

Politics • July 26, 01:05 AM • 5109 views
Qatar to resume maritime traffic after temporary suspension due to tensions between the US and Iran

Qatar resumes maritime traffic in normal mode from July 26. Vessel movement was temporarily suspended due to the escalation between the US and Iran.

News of the World • July 25, 10:36 PM • 3372 views
Katy Perry criticized the White House for using her song in a video about strikes on IranVideo

The singer stated that she did not give permission for the use of the hit Firework in a video about military strikes. She called it a violation of the song's message about self-worth.

News of the World • July 25, 10:17 PM • 3735 views
Trump ordered to suspend US strikes on Iran for diplomatic negotiations

US President Donald Trump ordered the military not to launch new strikes on Iran after 13 days of attacks. He is ready to give time for diplomacy and is negotiating with Tehran.

Politics • July 25, 09:16 PM • 4370 views
Iran accused Ukraine of attacking a merchant vessel in the Caspian Sea and appealed to the UN

Iran claimed that Ukraine allegedly struck a merchant vessel in the Caspian Sea, resulting in the death of one crew member. Tehran appealed to the UN Security Council, accusing Kyiv of violating international law.

Politics • July 25, 08:58 PM • 18996 views
Trump flew from Turkey on the old Air Force One after the NATO summit due to the threat of a missile attack from Iran - CBS News

The US President changed planes after the NATO summit due to intelligence about a possible missile strike. The old Air Force One has laser defense systems that may not be on the new aircraft.

News of the World • July 25, 10:49 AM • 12365 views
SBU confirmed the strike on Russian missile boat, two cargo vessels, and oil platform in Caspian Sea

The Security Service of Ukraine has carried out new strikes against the Russian Federation, hitting a missile boat, two cargo vessels, a radar station, and an oil platform. Also struck were a Tor-M2 air defense system and drone storage facilities.

War in Ukraine • July 25, 10:38 AM • 11354 views
Zelenskyy confirmed strikes in Kirov, Tyumen, Yekaterinburg, Rostov, and Caspian Sea areaVideo

President Zelenskyy reported successful strikes by the Defense Forces on Russian targets. Among the targets were an enterprise in Kirov, an oil refinery in Tyumen, a logistics facility in Yekaterinburg, and a warehouse in Rostov-on-Don.

War in Ukraine • July 25, 10:00 AM • 32363 views
World leaders seek to meet with Trump during Graham's funeral - Politico

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has a scheduled meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday. The talks will take place against the backdrop of the escalation of the Russian-Ukrainian war and the US conflict with Iran.

Politics • July 25, 07:59 AM • 15112 views
India reported an attack on a liquefied gas tanker off the coast of Iran; the crew was not injured

The Indian Embassy reported an attack on the tanker DISHA in Iranian waters; 28 Indians on board were not injured. An attack also occurred on the vessel MV OMORFI in the Black Sea, resulting in the death of one Indian.

News of the World • July 25, 04:58 AM • 5862 views
US disabled tanker after attempts to break the naval blockade in the Gulf of Oman – CNN

US military disabled a commercial tanker that attempted four times to breach the blockade in the Gulf of Oman. This is the first such incident since the US reinstated the blockade earlier this month.

News of the World • July 25, 02:36 AM • 6013 views
Hegseth called on Britain to hold a summit on the Strait of Hormuz next week

U. S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth proposed to his British counterpart to organize an international summit on navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. A final decision on the meeting has not yet been made.

Politics • July 25, 01:37 AM • 4537 views
Oil prices could approach over $100 by the end of the year due to escalating tensions in the Middle East – Bloomberg

Rapidan Energy Group raised its Brent price forecast for the fourth quarter to nearly $100 due to the risk of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. Goldman Sachs suggests a rise above $120 in the event of a prolonged conflict.

Economy • July 25, 12:45 AM • 4634 views