The Iranian government is authoritarian and has been widely criticized for its poor human rights record, including restrictions on freedom of assembly, expression, and the press, as well as its …

4 days ago · Iranian officials claim that their nuclear program is for civilian purposes like nuclear energy, but experts say that the country enriches uranium and stockpiles it beyond levels …

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2 days ago · The Iranian constitution guarantees freedom of worship to Jews, Christians, and Zoroastrians, though they and followers of other faiths are often the subject of discrimination …

11 hours ago · Iran's rial fell to 1.38 million to the dollar Monday, worsening inflation and straining budgets.

Most of the country is situated on the Iranian Plateau (a geological formation in Western and Central Asia), except for the coastal regions at the Caspian Sea and the Khuzestan Province …

Oct 14, 2024 · All broadcasting from Iranian soil is controlled by the state and reflects official ideology. A wider range of opinion may be found online and in the printed press.

11 hours ago · Iran’s Central Bank governor resigned Monday as the rial plummeted to a record low, sparking protests by merchants in Tehran and other cities. The rial has collapsed from …

Rain falls in Iranian capital at last, but drought-ravaged nation needs more; AP explains December 10

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