Iran - Wikipedia Iran, [a] officially the Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI) [b] and formerly Persia, [c] is a country in West Asia It borders Iraq to the west, Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Armenia to the northwest, the Caspian Sea to the north, Turkmenistan to the northeast, Afghanistan to the east, Pakistan to the southeast, and the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf
Iran | People, Religion, Leader, Map, Conflict, Allies, Map, Nuclear . . . Iran is a mountainous, arid, and ethnically diverse country of southwestern Asia The heart of the Persian empire of antiquity, Iran has long played an important role in the region as an imperial power and as a factor in superpower rivalries Modern Iranian culture owes itself in part to a renaissance in the 8th century
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Iran | Latest News from Iran Today | AP News - Associated Press News Iranian missiles were intercepted over Tel Aviv in the early hours of Saturday A week into their war, Israel and Iran have exchanged more strikes, while diplomatic efforts led by the Europeans took place in Geneva Watch More Iranian missiles intercepted over Jerusalem Putin says Russia has shared peace proposals with Israel and Iran
A Country Profile - Destination Iran - Nations Online Project In Iran's north towers the Elburz or Alborz mountain range that stretches from the border of Azerbaijan along the western and entire southern coast of the Caspian Sea Mount Damavand, at 5,610 m (18,410 ft), is Iran's highest mountain located in the Elburz mountain range Iran has a population of 89 million people (in 2024)
Iran News | Latest Headlines Stories | Reuters Iran and Israel exchanged fresh attacks early on Saturday, a day after Tehran said it would not negotiate over its nuclear programme while under threat and Europe tried to keep peace talks alive
Iran - Wikiwand The Safavid Empire (1501–1736) at its greatest extent Often considered the beginning of modern Iranian history, [84] the Safavids establish the basis for the modern nation-state of Iran [85] The rule of the dynasty founded by Ismail I (r 1501–1524) was one of the most important periods in Iranian history in terms of remaking Iran as a separate entity and making the Shia Islam as the