Iran

Country Iran
Capital Tehran
Continent Asia
Currency Rial(IRR)
Languages Persian, Azerbaijani, Kurdish, Lurish, Gilaki, Balochi, Mazandarani, Arabic, Turkmen, Armenian & Georgian

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Known as Persia until 1935, Iran became an Islamic republic in 1979 after the ruling monarchy was overthrown and Shah Mohammad Reza PAHLAVI was forced into exile. Conservative clerical forces established a theocratic system of government with ultimate political authority vested in a learned religious scholar referred to commonly as the Supreme Leader who, according to the constitution, is accountable only to the Assembly of Experts - a popularly elected 86-member body of clerics. US-Iranian relations have been strained since a group of Iranian students seized the US Embassy in Tehran on 4 November 1979 and held it until 20 January 1981. During 1980-88, Iran fought a bloody, indecisive war with Iraq that eventually expanded into the Persian Gulf and led to clashes between US Navy and Iranian military forces between 1987 and 1988. Iran has been designated a state sponsor of terrorism for its activities in Lebanon and elsewhere in the world and remains subject to US, UN, and EU economic sanctions and export controls because of its continued involvement in terrorism and its nuclear weapons ambitions. Following the election of reformer Hojjat ol-Eslam Mohammad KHATAMI as president in 1997 and a reformist Majles (legislature) in 2000, a campaign to foster political reform in response to popular dissatisfaction was initiated. The movement floundered as conservative politicians, through the control of unelected institutions, prevented reform measures from being enacted and increased repressive measures. Starting with nationwide municipal elections in 2003 and continuing through Majles elections in 2004, conservatives reestablished control over Iran's elected government institutions, which culminated with the August 2005 inauguration of hardliner Mahmud AHMADI-NEJAD as president. His controversial reelection in June 2009 sparked nationwide protests over allegations of electoral fraud. The UN Security Council has passed a number of resolutions (1696 in July 2006, 1737 in December 2006, 1747 in March 2007, 1803 in March 2008, and 1835 in September 2008) calling for Iran to suspend its uranium enrichment and reprocessing activities and comply with its IAEA obligations and responsibilities. Resolutions 1737, 1477, and 1803 subject a number of Iranian individuals and entities involved in Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile programs to sanctions. Additionally, several Iranian entities are subject to US sanctions under Executive Order 13382 designations for proliferation activities and EO 13224 designations for support of terrorism.

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India’s Iran Gambit Pays Off: US Grants India Sanctions Waiver on Chabahar Port For Six More Months - Times of India
  1. India’s Iran Gambit Pays Off: US Grants India Sanctions Waiver on Chabahar Port For Six More Months  Times of India
  2. India gets 6-month exemption from US sanctions for Chabahar Port in Iran  India Today
  3. India Confirms 6-Month Exemption From US Sanctions On Iran's Chabahar Port  NDTV


Iran’s president calls for new capital to replace Tehran - Financial TimesIran’s president calls for new capital to replace Tehran  Financial Times

Iran, Russia are building a railway line that could destroy western sanctions - India TodayIran, Russia are building a railway line that could destroy western sanctions  India Today

IAEA: Iran isn’t actively enriching uranium but there’s movement near nuclear sites - The Times of IsraelIAEA: Iran isn’t actively enriching uranium but there’s movement near nuclear sites  The Times of Israel

Iran ‘is not and was not’ developing nuclear weapons, says UN’s nuclear chief - Arab NewsIran ‘is not and was not’ developing nuclear weapons, says UN’s nuclear chief  Arab News

Western intelligence says Iran is rearming despite UN sanctions, with China’s help - CNNWestern intelligence says Iran is rearming despite UN sanctions, with China’s help  CNN

UK sanctions Iranian banker for supporting Iran’s Guards - ThePrintUK sanctions Iranian banker for supporting Iran’s Guards  ThePrint

Iran detainees accused of spying for UK, Europe and Israel - BBCIran detainees accused of spying for UK, Europe and Israel  BBC

Two men sentenced to 25 years over Iran-backed plot to kill dissident | Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesTwo men sentenced to 25 years over Iran-backed plot to kill dissident | Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

Iranian oil discounts to China widen on sanctions, quota shortage - ReutersIranian oil discounts to China widen on sanctions, quota shortage  Reuters

The Invisible Battlefield: Information Operations in the 12-Day Israel–Iran War - MP-IDSAThe Invisible Battlefield: Information Operations in the 12-Day Israel–Iran War  MP-IDSA

DNA TV Show: Why Iran agreed to mediate between Pakistan and Afghanistan - DNA IndiaDNA TV Show: Why Iran agreed to mediate between Pakistan and Afghanistan  DNA India

Iran fisherman with eye injury admitted to GMC - Times of IndiaIran fisherman with eye injury admitted to GMC  Times of India

A Dataset of Water Stable Isotopes in Iran’s Main Aquifers - NatureA Dataset of Water Stable Isotopes in Iran’s Main Aquifers  Nature

India secures fresh US waiver extension for Iran's Chabahar Port operations - CNBC TV18India secures fresh US waiver extension for Iran's Chabahar Port operations  CNBC TV18

As Renewal of Iran-Israel War Looms, What Lessons Can Be Learned from June? - Middle East Council on Global AffairsAs Renewal of Iran-Israel War Looms, What Lessons Can Be Learned from June?  Middle East Council on Global Affairs

India secures six-month US sanctions waiver for Iran's Chabahar Port - Business StandardIndia secures six-month US sanctions waiver for Iran's Chabahar Port  Business Standard

India's Chabahar port in Iran gets six-month exemption from US sanctions: MEA - The New Indian ExpressIndia's Chabahar port in Iran gets six-month exemption from US sanctions: MEA  The New Indian Express

UK sanctions Iranian banker for supporting Iran's Guards - ReutersUK sanctions Iranian banker for supporting Iran's Guards  Reuters

India Secures Six-Month Exemption From US Sanctions To Operate Iran’s Chabahar Port - Marine InsightIndia Secures Six-Month Exemption From US Sanctions To Operate Iran’s Chabahar Port  Marine Insight

Another US sanctions waiver for Iran port boosts India's Afghanistan plan - The Economic TimesAnother US sanctions waiver for Iran port boosts India's Afghanistan plan  The Economic Times

Iran demands Israel’s richest man pay $170m fine after it seized cargo ship linked to him - The Times of IsraelIran demands Israel’s richest man pay $170m fine after it seized cargo ship linked to him  The Times of Israel

India Gets 6-Month US Sanctions Waiver for Iran’s Chabahar Port - EquitypanditIndia Gets 6-Month US Sanctions Waiver for Iran’s Chabahar Port  Equitypandit

India Wins Sanctions Waiver For Iran Port, US Keen For Deal - Asia FinancialIndia Wins Sanctions Waiver For Iran Port, US Keen For Deal  Asia Financial

US grants India six months exemption from sanctions over use of Chabahar Port in Iran - The StatesmanUS grants India six months exemption from sanctions over use of Chabahar Port in Iran  The Statesman

US grants six-month sanctions waiver to India for Chabahar port project in Iran: MEA - The New Indian ExpressUS grants six-month sanctions waiver to India for Chabahar port project in Iran: MEA  The New Indian Express

Is Russia seeking Iranian buy-in on post-Assad Syria? - Amwaj.mediaIs Russia seeking Iranian buy-in on post-Assad Syria?  Amwaj.media

India Secures US Sanctions Waiver For Iran's Chabahar Port In Big Win - India TodayIndia Secures US Sanctions Waiver For Iran's Chabahar Port In Big Win  India Today

New LNG Terminal Will Help Extricate Iraq From Iran’s Energy Orbit - Foundation for Defense of DemocraciesNew LNG Terminal Will Help Extricate Iraq From Iran’s Energy Orbit  Foundation for Defense of Democracies

India has secured a one-year extension on sanction waiver for Iran's Chabahar Port. This is being seen a big relief for India, which has already invested billions of Dollars to develop and maintain the strategically-located port. #Iran #India #ChabaharPort #USS - LinkedInIndia has secured a one-year extension on sanction waiver for Iran's Chabahar Port. This is being seen a big relief for India, which has already invested billions of Dollars to develop and maintain the strategically-located port. #Iran #India #ChabaharPort #USS  LinkedIn

India secures extended US sanctions waiver for Iran’s Chabahar port operations - Maritime GatewayIndia secures extended US sanctions waiver for Iran’s Chabahar port operations  Maritime Gateway

IAEA raises alarm over Iran nuclear program's renewed activity and HEU stockpiles - theweek.inIAEA raises alarm over Iran nuclear program's renewed activity and HEU stockpiles  theweek.in

UN nuclear watchdog highlights Iran, Syria and Ukraine as key global tests - UN NewsUN nuclear watchdog highlights Iran, Syria and Ukraine as key global tests  UN News

Iran Update, October 29, 2025 - Institute for the Study of WarIran Update, October 29, 2025  Institute for the Study of War

US Sanctions Waiver: India’s Chabahar Port Relief & Trade Talks - Deccan HeraldUS Sanctions Waiver: India’s Chabahar Port Relief & Trade Talks  Deccan Herald

No US sanctions on Chabahar Port in Iran for 6 more months, says MEA: Why it matters - theweek.inNo US sanctions on Chabahar Port in Iran for 6 more months, says MEA: Why it matters  theweek.in

Iran claims first men’s taekwondo world title in ten years - TV BRICSIran claims first men’s taekwondo world title in ten years  TV BRICS

Iran, Turkey & Saudi Arabia closer than ever as Israel watches nervously? | Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesIran, Turkey & Saudi Arabia closer than ever as Israel watches nervously? | Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

India gets 6-month exemption from American sanctions for Chabahar Port in Iran, says MEA - India TV NewsIndia gets 6-month exemption from American sanctions for Chabahar Port in Iran, says MEA  India TV News

China "Propels" Iran's Missile Program After Israeli Strikes? Khamenei’s Aide Rejects "Surrender"|4k - News18China "Propels" Iran's Missile Program After Israeli Strikes? Khamenei’s Aide Rejects "Surrender"|4k  News18

India secured a 6-month exemption from US #sanctions for its operations at Iran’s #ChabaharPort, the MEA confirmed This comes as a major relief that ensures continuity of one of India's most vital regional connectivity projects By: Ritesh . https://lnkd.in/gBiiQ_ - LinkedInIndia secured a 6-month exemption from US #sanctions for its operations at Iran’s #ChabaharPort, the MEA confirmed This comes as a major relief that ensures continuity of one of India's most vital regional connectivity projects By: Ritesh . https://lnkd.in/gBiiQ_  LinkedIn

India arrests man accused of spying, links to Iran-based nuclear scientists | Iran International - ????? ??????????India arrests man accused of spying, links to Iran-based nuclear scientists | Iran International  ????? ??????????

Iran imports B737s, A320s via Malawi, Comoros registers - ch-aviationIran imports B737s, A320s via Malawi, Comoros registers  ch-aviation

Iran says UN watchdog should not express 'unfounded opinions' on nuclear programme - ReutersIran says UN watchdog should not express 'unfounded opinions' on nuclear programme  Reuters

Weapons smuggler jailed for 40 years after shipping ballistic missiles from Iran - BBCWeapons smuggler jailed for 40 years after shipping ballistic missiles from Iran  BBC

Afghanistan defeats Iran to win U-17 Futsal Asian Championship - Amu TVAfghanistan defeats Iran to win U-17 Futsal Asian Championship  Amu TV

‘Iran link’ in Delhi spy case, police say | Latest News Delhi - Hindustan Times‘Iran link’ in Delhi spy case, police say | Latest News Delhi  Hindustan Times

US extends Iran's Chabahar port waiver for India - Latest news from AzerbaijanUS extends Iran's Chabahar port waiver for India  Latest news from Azerbaijan

India Granted 6-Month Exemption From US Sanctions On Iran's Chabahar Port, Says MEA - News18India Granted 6-Month Exemption From US Sanctions On Iran's Chabahar Port, Says MEA  News18

US Grants India Six-Month Sanctions Waiver for Iran’s Chabahar Port Project - PragativadiUS Grants India Six-Month Sanctions Waiver for Iran’s Chabahar Port Project  Pragativadi

Iran to Establish First National Quantum Communication and Atomic Clock Labs - The Quantum InsiderIran to Establish First National Quantum Communication and Atomic Clock Labs  The Quantum Insider

BIG relief for India as Trump admin exempts Iran's Chabahar port from US sanctions due to..., India can now.. - india.comBIG relief for India as Trump admin exempts Iran's Chabahar port from US sanctions due to..., India can now..  india.com

IAEA inspecting in Iran, not seeing any 'substantive work', says Grossi - ReutersIAEA inspecting in Iran, not seeing any 'substantive work', says Grossi  Reuters

Data Leak Outs Students of Iran's MOIS Training Academy - Dark Reading | SecurityData Leak Outs Students of Iran's MOIS Training Academy  Dark Reading | Security

UK adds one new designation to Iran sanctions list - AL-MonitorUK adds one new designation to Iran sanctions list  AL-Monitor

ExxonMobil’s Iraq return highlights Iran's stalled oil ambitions - ????? ??????????ExxonMobil’s Iraq return highlights Iran's stalled oil ambitions  ????? ??????????

India Gets US Sanctions Waiver On Operations At Iran’s Chabahar Port - IndiaWestIndia Gets US Sanctions Waiver On Operations At Iran’s Chabahar Port  IndiaWest

Iran says restrictions on nuclear programme ‘terminated’ as deal expires - Al JazeeraIran says restrictions on nuclear programme ‘terminated’ as deal expires  Al Jazeera

India Secures 6-Month US Waiver on Iran’s Chabahar Port Project, Says MEA - OneindiaIndia Secures 6-Month US Waiver on Iran’s Chabahar Port Project, Says MEA  Oneindia

Iran looks to 'provincial diplomacy' with neighbouring countries to defuse sanctions - AnewZIran looks to 'provincial diplomacy' with neighbouring countries to defuse sanctions  AnewZ

India Gets 6-Month Exemption From US Sanctions On Iran's Chabahar Port: MEA - Republic WorldIndia Gets 6-Month Exemption From US Sanctions On Iran's Chabahar Port: MEA  Republic World

Iran says diplomacy, not submission, guides Tehran’s foreign policy - ????? ??????????Iran says diplomacy, not submission, guides Tehran’s foreign policy  ????? ??????????

Iran isn't actively enriching uranium but movement detected near nuclear sites, UN official tells AP - AP NewsIran isn't actively enriching uranium but movement detected near nuclear sites, UN official tells AP  AP News

Fighting in the dark: How intelligence penetration forced Iran’s hand - Middle East MonitorFighting in the dark: How intelligence penetration forced Iran’s hand  Middle East Monitor

India Secures Extension Of US Sanctions Waiver For Iran's Chabahar Port Till Early Next Year - News18India Secures Extension Of US Sanctions Waiver For Iran's Chabahar Port Till Early Next Year  News18

Iran Confronts Food Safety Crisis, Deepening Poverty, and Entrenched Corruption as Internal Pressures Converge - National Council of Resistance of Iran - NCRIIran Confronts Food Safety Crisis, Deepening Poverty, and Entrenched Corruption as Internal Pressures Converge  National Council of Resistance of Iran - NCRI

India’s Russia message amid Trump pressure, says this on Iran’s Chabahar port | Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesIndia’s Russia message amid Trump pressure, says this on Iran’s Chabahar port | Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

Iran Develops Self-Powered Smart Glove to Decode Human Motion - - WANA News AgencyIran Develops Self-Powered Smart Glove to Decode Human Motion -  WANA News Agency

Iran says Grossi’s remarks paved way for US-Israeli attack - ????? ??????????Iran says Grossi’s remarks paved way for US-Israeli attack  ????? ??????????

Report: Iran is rebuilding its ballistic missile program - Long War JournalReport: Iran is rebuilding its ballistic missile program  Long War Journal

India Secures US Sanctions Waiver For Iran's Chabahar Port In Big Win - MSNIndia Secures US Sanctions Waiver For Iran's Chabahar Port In Big Win  MSN

U.S. Extends Sanctions Waiver for Iran’s Chabahar Port - WANA News AgencyU.S. Extends Sanctions Waiver for Iran’s Chabahar Port  WANA News Agency

U.S. Grants India Six-Month Sanctions Waiver for Iran’s Chabahar Port - The Indian AwaazU.S. Grants India Six-Month Sanctions Waiver for Iran’s Chabahar Port  The Indian Awaaz

Health Minister Meets Iran Counterpart at the Global Health Exhibition - OANANewsHealth Minister Meets Iran Counterpart at the Global Health Exhibition  OANANews

UK sanctions Iranian banker accused of aiding Revolutionary Guards - ????? ??????????UK sanctions Iranian banker accused of aiding Revolutionary Guards  ????? ??????????

India secures 6-month US sanctions exemption for Iran’s Chabahar Port - madhyamamonline.comIndia secures 6-month US sanctions exemption for Iran’s Chabahar Port  madhyamamonline.com

Iran’s Women’s Futsal Team Crowned Champions at Asian Youth Games - - WANA News AgencyIran’s Women’s Futsal Team Crowned Champions at Asian Youth Games -  WANA News Agency

Iran approves creation of national AI organisation - qazinform.comIran approves creation of national AI organisation  qazinform.com

Iran’s Last Ally in the Middle East - The AtlanticIran’s Last Ally in the Middle East  The Atlantic

Rape case against movie star Pejman Jamshidi rocks Iran: What to know - AL-MonitorRape case against movie star Pejman Jamshidi rocks Iran: What to know  AL-Monitor

Iran’s Taekwondo Team Finishes as World Runners-Up - - WANA News AgencyIran’s Taekwondo Team Finishes as World Runners-Up -  WANA News Agency

India Secures Major Diplomatic Win with US Waiver Extension for Iran's Chabahar Port - Prameyanews.comIndia Secures Major Diplomatic Win with US Waiver Extension for Iran's Chabahar Port  Prameyanews.com

No evidence Iran developing nuclear weapons — IAEA - TRT WorldNo evidence Iran developing nuclear weapons — IAEA  TRT World

India gets six-month waiver from US sanctions for Iran’s Chabahar port: MEA - Scroll.inIndia gets six-month waiver from US sanctions for Iran’s Chabahar port: MEA  Scroll.in

Iran-Iraq War | Causes, Summary, Casualties, Chemical Weapons, Dates, & Facts - BritannicaIran-Iraq War | Causes, Summary, Casualties, Chemical Weapons, Dates, & Facts  Britannica

Iran’s Air Pistol Team Finishes as World Runner-Up - WANA News AgencyIran’s Air Pistol Team Finishes as World Runner-Up  WANA News Agency

Iranian Weightlifters Win 3 Medals at Asian Youth Games - - WANA News AgencyIranian Weightlifters Win 3 Medals at Asian Youth Games -  WANA News Agency

India says its Iran port granted 6-month sanctions waiver by US - Nikkei AsiaIndia says its Iran port granted 6-month sanctions waiver by US  Nikkei Asia

Iran executes six militants accused of ties to Israel - The HinduIran executes six militants accused of ties to Israel  The Hindu

UN nuclear chief says inspectors working in Iran but barred from US-bombed sites - thenationalnews.comUN nuclear chief says inspectors working in Iran but barred from US-bombed sites  thenationalnews.com

UN nuclear chief tells AP Iran isn't actively enriching uranium but movement detected near stockpile - Daily ExcelsiorUN nuclear chief tells AP Iran isn't actively enriching uranium but movement detected near stockpile  Daily Excelsior

Satellite Photos Reveal Nuclear Activity in Iran - NewsweekSatellite Photos Reveal Nuclear Activity in Iran  Newsweek

UK sanctions Iranian banker for allegedly funding IRGC - The New RegionUK sanctions Iranian banker for allegedly funding IRGC  The New Region

China, Iran collaborate to defy UN nuclear sanctions - The Jerusalem PostChina, Iran collaborate to defy UN nuclear sanctions  The Jerusalem Post

US restores India waiver for operations at Iran’s Chabahar Port - ????? ??????????US restores India waiver for operations at Iran’s Chabahar Port  ????? ??????????

The Regime’s Reformists Are Back, but Iranians Rejected Them Long Ago - Foundation for Defense of DemocraciesThe Regime’s Reformists Are Back, but Iranians Rejected Them Long Ago  Foundation for Defense of Democracies

Iran not developing nuclear weapons, confirms UN nuclear chief - madhyamamonline.comIran not developing nuclear weapons, confirms UN nuclear chief  madhyamamonline.com

India granted 6-month exemption from US sanctions on Iran's Chabahar Port | The deadline was earlier extended | Inshorts - InshortsIndia granted 6-month exemption from US sanctions on Iran's Chabahar Port | The deadline was earlier extended | Inshorts  Inshorts

Iran presses Afghanistan over water rights from Harirud River - PressTVIran presses Afghanistan over water rights from Harirud River  PressTV

Iran appoints new ambassador to Armenia - Latest news from AzerbaijanIran appoints new ambassador to Armenia  Latest news from Azerbaijan

Jewish think tank disputes war report citation by Iran security boss - ????? ??????????Jewish think tank disputes war report citation by Iran security boss  ????? ??????????

HS-Iran’s Nuclear Crossroads: Strategic Risks, Diplomatic Dilemmas with Sarah Burkhard/Olli Heinonen - Global Security ReviewHS-Iran’s Nuclear Crossroads: Strategic Risks, Diplomatic Dilemmas with Sarah Burkhard/Olli Heinonen  Global Security Review