The Iranian Revolutionin 1979 overthrew the monarchy, and the Islamic Republic of Iran was established by Ruhollah Khomeini, the country's first supreme leader. In 1980, Iraq invaded …

5 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 …

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Nov 12, 2025 · Stay on top of Iran latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.

1 day ago · Iran’s foreign minister said his country would halt plans for a reinstatement of nuclear inspections at a time of heightened concern over Iran’s enriched uranium.

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3 days ago · Iran said on Wednesday that no negotiation process is underway with the United States, rejecting President Donald Trump’s claim a day earlier that the two sides had begun talks.

21 hours ago · Air pollution causes 161 deaths per day as environmental crises worsen in Iran.

Feb 10, 2025 · Israel responded with a limited strike on Iran that appeared to be calibrated to avoid further escalation. The fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, another key Iranian ally, …

Oct 14, 2024 · Provides an overview about Iran, including key facts and dates about this Middle Eastern country.