Iran
Iran · IRN · Middle East
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Iran is a theocratic republic with significant oil and natural gas reserves, playing a pivotal role in Middle Eastern geopolitics. The country faces extensive international sanctions, primarily due to its nuclear program, which heavily impacts its economy and trade relations. Despite sanctions, Iran maintains a diverse economy with strong domestic industries.
Leadership
Ali Khamenei
Supreme Leader
Government: Theocratic republic
Economy
$450.0B
$5.0K
+2.0%
35.0%
10.0%
Trade
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Recent Events (15)
Iran Attacks Tankers in Strait of Hormuz, Escalating Regional Tensions
Iran has targeted at least two oil/LNG tankers in the Strait of Hormuz within the past 24 hours. This action has caused all maritime traffic in the strait to go dark, with vessels disabling their AIS transponders, raising concerns about potential US retaliation and further disruption to global energy supplies.
US and Iran memorandum of understanding shifts sanctions landscape
A memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran is altering the existing sanctions landscape for Iran.
Khamenei funeral signals Iran defiance and new regional order
The funeral of Khamenei indicates Iran's defiance and suggests the emergence of a new regional order.
Will Iran-US MoU reshape Gulf economic relations?
The memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States may reshape economic relations within the Gulf region.
Iran ex president seen at Supreme Leader funeral weeks after death announcement
Iran's former president was seen at the Supreme Leader's funeral weeks after state media announced his death.
US and Iran agreement signals potential new Middle East order
An agreement between the United States and Iran may signal the beginning of a new regional order in the Middle East.
Islamabad likely venue for next US
Technical talks between the United States and Iran are likely to be held in Islamabad on July 11.
Iran mourns as US president jab sparks fury
Iran is mourning, with widespread fury ignited by a jab from the US president.
Oil tanker catches fire after projectile strike in Strait of Hormuz as Iran mourns Khamenei
An oil tanker caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz following a projectile strike, occurring as Iran mourns Khamenei.
Iranian media claim ship attacked in Hormuz used US - backed passage
Iranian media reports suggest the ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz utilized a US-backed passage.
Mourners flood Tehran, vow revenge for Khamenei
Large crowds of mourners are filling Tehran, vowing revenge for the death of Khamenei.
From Ukraine to Iran, war has become pointless
The conflicts in Ukraine and Iran are presented as examples where war has become pointless.
War reveals the isolation of Iran scientists
The ongoing war has exposed the isolation experienced by scientists in Iran.
Iran Conflict: Food Sector 8 Biggest Casualties
Can the World Withstand Another Oil Shock After the Iran War?
The article questions whether the world can endure another oil shock following the Iran war.