Iran, [c] officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, [d] historically known as Persia, [e] is a country in West Asia. It borders Iraq to the west, Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Armenia to the northwest, the Caspian Sea …

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2 days ago · Top Iranian official Ebrahim Azizi claims Tehran's right to enrich uranium is a "red line" for the country in negotiations with the U.S. on Thursday. President Donald Trump and Secretary of …

2 days ago · President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes.

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Iran is a country in the Middle East and has been officially known as the Islamic Republic of Iran since the overthrow of the Shah in 1979. Prior to the 1930s, Iran was known as Persia to people ...

1 day 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 …

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Apr 7, 2026 · But as the war continues, here is a look at Iran's allies and other countries tied the Middle Eastern nation. Live: What to know about the rare US-Iran nuclear talks Who are Iran's allies?