Iran - Wikipedia
WEBThe nation's capital and most populous city is Tehran, with around 16 million people in its metropolitan area, other major urban centres include Mashhad, Isfahan, Karaj, and Shiraz . Iran is one of the world's oldest civilizations, beginning with the Elamites in the fourth millennium BC.
Iran | History, Culture, People, Facts, Map, & Nuclear Deal
WEB4 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 Achaemenian period, which began in 550 bce. In recent decades it has become known for its unique brand of Islamic republic.
Iran - Ethnic Groups, Languages, Religions | Britannica
WEBIran is a culturally diverse society, and interethnic relations are generally amicable. The predominant ethnic and cultural group in the country consists of native speakers of Persian.
Iran | Latest News from Iran Today | AP News
WEBUS and UK issue new sanctions on Iran in response to Tehran’s weekend attack on Israel. The U.S. and U.K. have imposed a new round of sanctions on Iran as concern grows that Tehran’s unprecedented attack on Israel could fuel a wider war in the Middle East. Updated 2:16 PM PDT, April 18, 2024.
Iran - The World Factbook
WEBIran has been designated a state sponsor of terrorism since 1984. Iran continues to be subject to a range of international sanctions and export controls because of its continued involvement in terrorism, weapons proliferation, human rights abuses, and concerns over the nature of its nuclear program.
History of Iran - Wikipedia
WEBThe Iranian Empire proper begins in the Iron Age, following the influx of Iranian peoples. Iranian people gave rise to the Medes, the Achaemenid, Parthian, and Sasanian Empires of classical antiquity. Once a major empire, Iran has endured invasions too, by the Macedonians, Arabs, Turks, and Mongols.
Iran | Today's latest from Al Jazeera
WEB5 days ago · Analysis: Why an Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities is a bad idea. A direct Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear sites would yield little while risking too much ...
Iran - BBC News
WEBBBC Verify examines video from Israel's attack on Iran. Footage showing explosions in the sky over Iran has been analysed by BBC Verify. Middle East. 5 days ago.
Iranian languages | History, Map, Countries, Family, & Facts
WEBMar 12, 2024 · Iranian languages, subgroup of the Indo-Iranian branch of the Indo-European language family. Iranian languages are spoken in Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and parts of Iraq, Turkey, Pakistan, and scattered areas of the Caucasus Mountains. Linguists typically approach the Iranian languages in.
Iran country profile - BBC News
WEBSep 6, 2023 · Getty Images. The leader of the Iranian revolution, Ayatollah Khomeini, returned from exile in 1979. Provides an overview about Iran, including key facts and dates about this Middle Eastern country.
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