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Latest news and world events involving Iran. An ancient and historic country, Iran can trace its roots back as far as 550 BCE. The Middle Eastern nation borders countries like Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, and Azerbaijan. Tehran serves as the islamic republic's capital, with a population of close to 8.7 million people.

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Channel: World World April 1, 2025 By Gergana Krasteva
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Channel: US US March 17, 2025 By Jessica Kwong

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Channel: World World March 12, 2025 By Sarah Hooper
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Channel: World World March 7, 2025 By Sarah Hooper
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Channel: World World February 18, 2025 By Sarah Hooper
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Channel: UK UK February 16, 2025 By Brooke Davies
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Channel: World World January 23, 2025 By Sarah Hooper
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Channel: World World January 9, 2025 By Gergana Krasteva
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Channel: US US January 9, 2025 By Gergana Krasteva
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Channel: World World January 8, 2025 By Gergana Krasteva

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Channel: World World December 31, 2024 By Gergana Krasteva
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Channel: Travel Travel December 13, 2024 By Sara Odeen-Isbister
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