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 …

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1 day ago · Iran warns of retaliation if Trump strikes, US withdraws some personnel from bases Two European officials said U.S. military intervention could come in the next 24 hours. An …

Iran warned Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Turkey that it would strike US military bases on their soil if Washington attacked Iran, a senior Iranian official told Reuters.

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Jan 3, 2026 · Iran’s government appears to be waging one of its deadliest crackdowns in more than a decade against protests that began over two weeks ago over economic woes and that …