The Iranian government is an authoritarian regime which has been widely criticized internationally due to its poor human rights record, including restrictions on freedom of assembly, expression, …

2 days ago · Iranian officials claim that their nuclear program is for civilian purposes like nuclear energy, but experts say that the country enriches uranium and stockpiles it beyond levels …

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2 days ago · Trump weighs response to Iran crackdown, Tehran says communication open with US Trump said the U.S. may meet Iranian officials and he was in contact with Iran's …

3 days ago · The Iranian constitution guarantees freedom of worship to Jews, Christians, and Zoroastrians, though they and followers of other faiths are often the subject of discrimination …

Most of the country is situated on the Iranian Plateau (a geological formation in Western and Central Asia), except for the coastal regions at the Caspian Sea and the Khuzestan Province …

6 days ago · Science and Technology Iran launches new organization to boost international scientific, technological cooperation Three laureates announced for Mustafa prize 2025 AI …

1 day ago · Iran protests latest: Trump says US are ‘looking at some very strong options’ as death toll reportedly soars Death toll in Iran unrest has risen to 538, according to a rights group

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