Officially an Islamic republic, Iran has a Muslim-majority population. The country is divided into five regions with 31 provinces. Tehran is the nation's capital, largest city and financial centre. …

3 days ago · Iran, a mountainous, arid, and ethnically diverse country of southwestern Asia. The country maintains a rich and distinctive cultural and social continuity dating back to the …

5 days ago · Iran’s terrorist network should be neutralized; and Iran’s aggressive development of missiles, as well as other asymmetric and conventional weapons capabilities, should be …

2 days ago · Iran’s Supreme Leader Denounces Talk With U.S. but Seems to Leave Door Ajar. Both President Trump and Iranian officials have shown interest in negotiations. Ayatollah Ali …

5 days ago · Stay on top of Iran latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.

5 days ago · Visit the Definitions and Notes page to view a description of each topic.

Iran, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, also known as Persia, is a country in Western Asia. It is part of the Middle East region. It shares borders with Afghanistan , Armenia , Azerbaijan , Iraq …

Jan 24, 2025 · Iran - Persian Empire, Middle East, Shiite Islam: Outwardly, with a swiftly expanding economy and a rapidly modernizing infrastructure, everything was going well in …

Oct 14, 2024 · Iran was one of the greatest empires of the ancient world, and has long maintained a distinct cultural identity by retaining its own language and adhering to the Shia interpretation …

Dec 6, 2023 · Known as Persia until 1935, Iran became an Islamic republic in 1979 after the ruling monarchy was overthrown and Shah Mohammad Reza PAHLAVI was forced into exile.