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 …

1 day ago · The US military is prepared to strike Iran as early as this weekend, though President Donald Trump has yet to make a final decision on whether he’ll authorize such actions, sources familiar with ...

15 hours 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 …

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 held annual military drills with Russia as a second American aircraft carrier drew closer to the Middle East.

3 days ago · Iran and the United States reached an understanding on Tuesday on main "guiding principles" in talks aimed at resolving their longstanding nuclear dispute, but that does not mean a …

1 day ago · But another attack, eight months after a 12-day war in which Israel and the United States assaulted military and nuclear sites across Iran, would potentially carry substantial risks, including ...

2 days ago · Follow the latest Iran news, stories and updates from the The Jerusalem Post. Breaking news about Iranian politics, culture and foreign affairs.

9 hours ago · Iran has warned that US bases, facilities and assets would be "legitimate targets" if the US follows through on its military threats and attacks. President Donald Trump has given Iran “probably ...

Jan 13, 2026 · 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.