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. It is divided into five regions with 31 provinces. Tehran is the …

3 days ago · Here are the key questions about Iran’s protests, what sparked them, how the government is responding, and why U.S. involvement has become a central issue, answered.

1 day ago · The U.N. Security Council is hosting an emergency meeting to discuss Iran's deadly protests at the request of the U.S., which has threatened military action against the nation.

2 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.

1 day 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 Achaemenian period, …

8 hours ago · Iran also faces much greater threats from outside. The “ axis of resistance,” a network of allies and proxy militias that once deterred attacks, has collapsed in Lebanon and Syria.

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2 days ago · ‘The world needs to know what’s happening’: families of protesters killed in Iran tell of heartbreak 06.03 EST

Uncertainty over Iran’s direction deepened on Wednesday as unrest at home coincided with mixed signals across the region, with military movements and diplomatic steps raising the risk of a broader …

3 days ago · The Islamic Republic is a key player in the Middle East, with close ties to Russia and China. As the regime in Tehran comes under fire, DW looks at Iran's place on the global stage.