With a population of over 90 million, Iran ranks 17th globally in both geographic size and population and is the sixth-largest country in Asia. It is divided into five regions with 31 …

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7 hours ago · 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 …

1 day ago · Here are the key questions about Iran’s protests, what sparked them, how the government is responding, and why U.S. involvement has become a central issue, answered.

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1 day ago · Iran warns of retaliation if Trump strikes, US withdraws some personnel from bases Two European officials said U.S. military intervention could come in the next 24 hours. An …

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2 days ago · The Islamic Republic is a key player in the Middle East, with close ties to Russia and China. As the regime in Tehran comes under fire, DW looks at Iran's place on the global stage.

Jan 3, 2026 · Iran’s government appears to be waging one of its deadliest crackdowns in more than a decade against protests that began over two weeks ago over economic woes and that …