Iran is divided into five regions with 31 provinces. Tehran is the nation's capital, largest city, and financial center. Iran is home to one of the world's oldest continuous major civilizations.

1 day 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 …

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5 days ago · DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran has been bombed, seen United Nations sanctions reimposed and its economy collapse further into the red this year. But its theocracy …

Oct 21, 2025 · Iran's economy is at risk of simultaneous hyperinflation and severe recession, officials and analysts say, as clerical rulers scramble to preserve stability with limited room to …

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Iran, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran (IRI) and also known as Persia, is a country in West Asia. It borders Iraq to the west, Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Ar...

1 day ago · Iran - Ancient Empire, Persian Culture, Islamic Revolution: This article discusses the history of Iran from 640 ce to the present. For the history of the region before the 7th century, …