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Iran is a Middle Eastern country slightly larger in land mass than Alaska, located between Iraq and Pakistan, opening onto the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman in the south and the Caspian Sea in the north. Climate is arid or semiarid mountains and deserts, with the Caspian coast having subtropical climate. It's capital city is Tehran. Iran, dating back to 550 B.C., was the center of the Persian Empire, and is home to the world's most ancient human settlements. 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.

Shi'iah Islam is Iran's national religion, practiced by 89 percent of the population. Sunni Muslims make up another 9 percent. The major languages spoken in Iran include Farsi (Persian) and Persian dialects, Kurdish, and Turkic and its dialects. Oil is Iran's largest crude export.

Comprehensive information on Iran can be found through technorati search for Iran, Nuclear Iran, Iran Contra Affair, terrorism Iran, Persian Empire, and the Iranian Revolution, to name a few. There is also some quick information to be found at BBC, profile Iran. Frontline searches for Iran will bring you to several programs offering. The CIA world factbook gives a briefing.

If you are traveling to Iran from the United States you should check the current travel warnings set out by the U.S. Department of State.

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  • Pentagon to send floating base to Middle East: Report


    Thaindian News — Authority Authority: 534
    Washington, Jan 28 (IANS) The Pentagon is going to send a large floating base to the Middle East, The Washington Post said.The plan comes amid rising tensions with Iran, Al Qaeda in Yemen and Somali pirates, reported RIA Novosti.The USS Ponce, an amphibious transport docking ship that was scheduled to be ...
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  • Syria (and Beyond) Live Coverage: More than 100 Die But Opposition Slowly Advances


    EA WorldView — Authority Authority: 127
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  • Do ‘Sanctions’ Work?


    Pajamas Media — Authority Authority: 122
    Overused, politically charged words have a funny way of draining themselves of all meaning.
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  • Iran could shut down EU oil exports next week, lawmaker threatens


    National Post - Posted — Authority Authority: 142
    By Hashem Kalantari TEHRAN — A law to be debated in Iran’s parliament on Sunday could halt exports of oil to the European Union as early as next week, the semi-official Fars news agency quoted a lawmaker as saying on Friday. “On Sunday, parliament will have to approve a ‘double emergency’ bill calling for ...
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  • Israel is NOT About To Attack Iran, Neither is the US (Suprise the NY Times is Wrong)


    YID With LID — Authority Authority: 652
    By Barry Rubin The radio superhero, The Shadow, had the power to “cloud men’s minds.” But nothing clouds men’s minds like anything that has to do with Jews or Israel. This year’s variation on that theme is the idea that Israel is about to attack Iran. Such a claim repeatedly appears in the media. Some have ...
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  • Syria, Egypt, Libya and Middle East unrest - live updates


    The Guardian - guardian.co.uk — Authority Authority: 962
    • UN to discuss draft Syria resolution expressing grave concerns • Veto-wielding Russia says draft remains unacceptable • Egypt protesters take to Tahrir for second Friday of rage • Read the latest summary 1.06pm: A concerted Saudi campaign on Syria now appears to be under way. Following news that the ...
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  • Is the USS Enterprise The Sacrificial Lamb To False Flag Attack Iran?


    Punk Planning — Authority Authority: 117
    All of the red areas dots are US military bases surrounding the country of Iran who have never invaded any country in their history. They are being subjected to terrorist attacks on the their nuclear... Although no trees were harmed during the creation of this post, a large number of electrons were greatly ...
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  • Lakeside Diner


    Firedoglake — Authority Authority: 619
    Judean Moumtains (photo: Maglanist/wikipedia) The coffee’s freshly ground, there’s a wide variety of teas and the sticky buns are homemade. “David Cameron has risked souring Britain’s relations with Berlin in the runup to next week’s crucial European summit by calling on Germany to play a larger role ...
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  • Iraq makes sanctions against Iran ineffective | Nima Khorrami Assl


    top99news - breaking news from the world top newspapers — Authority Authority: 162
    http://www.guardian.co.uk Iraq makes sanctions against Iran ineffective | Nima Khorrami Assl The long border with Iraq undermines US and EU efforts to stop Iran’s nuclear programme with trade sanctionsThe US and EU have announced new sanctions in the hope of persuading Iran to abandon its alleged ...
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  • America’s Bad Girlfriend: Mossad Agents Impersonate CIA To Foment Trouble In Iran


    NWOTruth — Authority Authority: 147
    Another sad one. I think everybody’s had a Crazy Girlfriend at some time in their youth. It’s all thrills and drama before you’re mature enough to realize that the untraceable charges for men’s clothing on your cedit card and cryptic messages on your answering machine are signs of a deep, deep feeback loop of ...
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  • America’s Bad Girlfriend: Mossad Agents Impersonate CIA To Foment Trouble In Iran


    Disinformation — Authority Authority: 123
    Another sad one. I think everybody’s had a Crazy Girlfriend at some time in their youth. It’s all thrills and drama before you’re mature enough to realize that the untraceable charges for men’s clothing on your cedit card and cryptic messages on your answering machine are signs of a deep, deep feeback loop ...
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  • Iran nuclear questions to be exposed by inspectors visit


    top99news - breaking news from the world top newspapers — Authority Authority: 162
    http://www.telegraph.co.uk Iran nuclear questions to be exposed by inspectors visit Iran must open its nuclear facilities to a team of inspectors heading to Tehran on Friday as the full extent of its atomic work remains a mystery, a leading international official has said. published date:Fri, 27 Jan ...
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  • Iraq makes sanctions against Iran ineffective | Nima Khorrami Assl


    The Guardian - guardian.co.uk — Authority Authority: 962
    The long border with Iraq undermines US and EU efforts to stop Irans nuclear programme with trade sanctions The US and EU have announced new sanctions in the hope of persuading Iran to abandon its alleged nuclear weapons programme, though how effective these will be is questionable. China, India, Russia, Turkey, ...
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  • Onus in nuclear dispute is on Iran says Western world


    4unews — Authority Authority: 147
    DAVOS, Switzerland – Western powers in Davos said Iran must comply with Security Council resolutions and prove conclusively that its nuclear development program is not directed to making arms. “The onus is on Iran,” said Ban, speaking here at a press conference during the annual meeting of the World Economic ...
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  • For Newt, ‘World War III’ Is Just the Beginning


    Danger Room — Authority Authority: 732
    Photo: Gage Skidmore /Flickr Newt Gingrich doesn’t just want to lay waste to his political enemies and a large part of the news media. The former House speaker and presidential hopeful wants to bomb a significant part of the planet, too. Gingrich is on the record favoring American military intervention from ...
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  • Israel calls for tougher Iran sanctions


    top99news - breaking news from the world top newspapers — Authority Authority: 162
    http://www.guardian.co.uk Israel calls for tougher Iran sanctions Israeli defence minister Ehud Barak warns a nuclear-armed Iran would lead to proliferation, the spread of terrorism and a threat to oil suppliesIsrael’s deputy prime minister and defence minister Ehud Barak has called for the ...
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  • Iran nuclear questions to be exposed by inspectors visit


    Daily Telegraph | Telegraph.co.uk — Authority Authority: 163
    Iran must open its nuclear facilities to a team of inspectors heading to Tehran on Friday as the full extent of its atomic work remains a mystery, a leading international official has said. Related Stories Military vehicles heading into UK stopped at Dover Sketch: Constable Clegg, champion of the poor
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  • Fighter jet crashes in southern Iran, killing 2


    Thaindian News — Authority Authority: 534
    BUSHEHR, IRAN (BNO NEWS) — Two people were killed on early Thursday morning when a fighter jet crashed in the southern region of Iran, state-run media reported on Friday. There were no survivors.The accident happened at around 4:30 a.m. local time when a U.S.-manufactured F-14 fighter jet crashed near the village of ...
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  • Footnote Gets Oscar Nomination


    OneJerusalem.com Israel News Blog Feed — Authority Authority: 104
    “ Footnote ”, a film by Joseph Cedar , has been announced as a nominee in the Best Foreign Film category at this year’s Academy Awards to be held on February 26 in Los Angeles. “ Footnote ” will compete against “Frida” ( Iran ), “Dark” (Poland), “Mr. Lazar” (Canada) and “bolhad “(Belgium). ...
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  • China blasts EU sanctions on Iran; Tehran aims to ban oil sales to Europe


    current affairs — Authority Authority: 106
    China said Thursday EU sanctions on Iran announced earlier this week in response to Tehran’s suspected nuclear drive were “not constructive,” state media reported. “To blindly pressure and impose sanctions on Iran are not constructive approaches,” the foreign ministry was quoted as saying by the official ...
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