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Country in West Asia

Iran, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, and historically known as Persia, is a country in West Asia. It borders Iraq to the west, Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Armenia to the northwest, the Caspian Sea to the north, Turkmenistan to the northeast, Afghanistan to the east, Pakistan to the southeast, and the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf to the south. With a population of over 92 million, Iran ranks 17th globally in both geographic size and population. It is divided into five regions with 31 provinces. Tehran is the nation's capital and largest city and serves as its primary economic center.

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Iran live updates: Trump says team met with Iran delegation at UN

President Donald Trump announced that his team held a three-hour meeting with the Iranian delegation at the UN General Assembly. Trump described the meeting as very good and suggested that Iran faces a choice between potential greatness or obliteration.

ABC News·2026-09-22

Iran offers to ‘reopen’ Strait of Hormuz, but sets conditions for US on sanctions, military pressure

As Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian attends the UN General Assembly, Iran has signaled a willingness to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. However, this offer is contingent upon the US addressing Iranian demands regarding sanctions and military pressure.

Hindustan Times·2026-09-22

Trump says Iran deal nearing, Tehran offers Hormuz reopening

President Donald Trump has claimed progress toward a potential deal with Iran during the UN General Assembly. Tehran has simultaneously proposed diplomacy, suggesting it may reopen the Strait of Hormuz if its conditions for peace are met.

KSL.com·2026-09-22

Iran foreign minister Araghchi makes first US trip since war, President Pezeshkian also headed to UNGA

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi traveled to the US for the first time since the outbreak of conflict, accompanied by President Pezeshkian for the UN General Assembly. The visit is viewed as a critical moment for potential diplomatic engagement between the two nations.

Hindustan Times·2026-09-22

Iran-US war live: Iranian president to fly to New York for UN summit after Trump threatens to ‘blow the entire nation up’

Tensions escalated as Iran warned of sustained strikes on US regional interests following threats from President Trump. Despite the rhetoric, the Iranian president traveled to New York for the UN summit amid ongoing military posturing.

The Independent·2026-09-21

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