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. Iran is divided into five regions with 31 provinces. Tehran is the …

2 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, …

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4 days ago · Iran, a country rich in history and culture, boasts a diverse and complex economy that has been shaped by its vast natural resources, strategic geopolitical position, and a series of economic …

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Dec 5, 2025 · Prepare for your trip to Iran by reviewing the State Department Travel Advisory, entry and exit requirements, local laws, and U.S. embassy tips.

Destination Iran, a Nations Online Project country profile of the Islamic republic between the Caspian Sea in the north and the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman in the south. Conventionally, it is the …

2 days ago · Iran’s capital received its first rain in months Wednesday, offering minimal relief from a historic drought threatening to force government relocation by year’s end. The driest autumn in over ...

Dec 1, 2025 · Iran’s sprawling cities and irrigated agriculture, along with tight market controls, have left the country vulnerable to drought. There are steps that would help.