Officially an Islamic republic, Iran is divided into five regions with 31 provinces. Tehran is the nation's capital, largest city and financial centre. A cradle of civilisation, Iran has been inhabited since the Lower Palaeolithic.

3 days ago · Iran, a mountainous, arid, and ethnically diverse country of southwestern Asia. The country maintains a rich and distinctive cultural and social continuity dating back to the Achaemenian period, which began in 550 bce. Since 1979 it has become known for its unique brand of Islamic republic.

17 hours ago · Iran and the United States appear to be giving diplomacy a chance over Tehran's nuclear program − for now. Here's what you need to know.

21 hours ago · Talks between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program appear ready to leave the Middle East and an Italian source says the next round would take place in Rome.

3 days ago · Stay on top of Iran latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.

3 days ago · Iran and the U.S. met on Saturday and have agreed to resume talks on nuclear issues and sanctions next week, the White House said. In a statement released after the talks concluded earlier in the ...

12 hours ago · The two countries held their first meeting in seven years to discuss Iran’s contentious nuclear program. Here’s what could come next.

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4 days ago · Delegations from Iran and the United States will meet again next week after wrapping up “constructive” nuclear talks that included the first direct contact between a Trump administration and ...

3 days ago · The two sides held preliminary negotiations on Saturday, and an Iranian official said they would resume next week.