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The Islamic Republic of Iran today is a Shiite Islamic republic with a Sunni minority under a theocratic regime which is ruled by President Hassan Rouhani since 2013. Historically, it is home to some of th... Read Moree world's oldest civilizations including the Persian empire. Since the 1979 Islamic revolution Iran has become more and more conservative. Less

Iran's stock of near-bomb-grade uranium grows sharply, IAEA reports show

The stock of uranium refined to up to 60% in the form of uranium hexafluoride grew by 92.5 kg in the past quarter to 274.8 kg, one of two confidential IAEA reports said.

By REUTERS
26/02/2025

Iran will not yield to US 'pressure and sanctions' on nuclear dispute

"Iran's position regarding nuclear talks is clear and we will not negotiate under pressure and sanctions," Araghchi said.

By REUTERS
25/02/2025
An Iranian Shahed 171 drone dropping a bomb as part of a military exercise in the Gulf, in Iran

What is Iran's justification of selling its kamikaze drones?

The Iranian mission at the UN said, “The Shahed drone is among the world’s most advanced unmanned aerial vehicles, possessing exceptional reconnaissance and operational capabilities."

Iran officials flock to Beirut for Nasrallah funeral, to show they still back Hezbollah

After the fall of the Assad regime in early December, Iran has been cut off from a land corridor to re-supply Hezbollah. As such, this funeral is one way they can still show support.

Iran seeks to strengthen ties with Caspian, Gulf states through new corridor

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met with officials from Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan during the 3rd Caspian Economic Forum.

IRGC deputy commander: Our next attack will be carried out in good time

Iran has continued to warn that a "strong and complex" attack is forthcoming and that it will not be limited to a missile attack.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei visits a defense exhibition in Tehran, Iran

Iran at 'extremely high level' to counter threats, Khamenei says

Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei vows to advance defense capabilities as the country launches its new aircraft carrier, Shahid Bagheri, heightening tensions with Israel and the US.

17/02/2025

Iranian police 'besiege' university dorms, four arrested, one beaten

Tehran University students began protesting over the death of a student during a robbery next to the university, leading to a crackdown by Iranian police.

Absent from the table: Tehran left out of Munich Security Conference for third year

According to former crown prince of Iran, Reza Pahlavi, he was invited to the conference before later being disinvited on two separate occasions.

IAEA chief sees time running out to revive Iran nuclear deal

The European powers had hoped to convince Iran to begin negotiating new restrictions on its nuclear activities with a view to having a deal by the summer.

By REUTERS
14/02/2025
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