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 …

4 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, …

3 days ago · President Donald Trump said this afternoon that Iran has “no plan for executions,” amid fears for the fate of a detained anti-government protester. Follow for live updates

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3 days ago · Dozens of Iranians crossed the border into Turkey on Wednesday, as authorities in Iran crack down on one of the biggest ever waves of protest against the Islamic Republic's clerical rule.

4 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.

1 day ago · Iran crisis explained: what we know so far Donald Trump says ‘there’s no plan for executions’ in Iran, as Iranian airspace closes and reopens, and some western countries urge their …