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 region as an imperial …

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 …

Dec 30, 2025 · Visit the Definitions and Notes page to view a description of each topic.

5 days ago · View the latest Iran news and videos, including politics news headlines.

2 days ago · Iran's clerical establishment is under mounting pressure from a new bout of unrest over economic privations caused by inflation that has rocketed since a war last June when Israeli and …

3 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.

Get the latest news from Iran as it happens. From articles to the latest videos, all you need to know is here.