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Bandar Abbas: Iran’s Main Port
Bandar Abbas matters because it is both a real city and the mainland shipping gateway most closely associated with Iran’s access to the Strait of Hormuz. Many readers…
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Countries
Iran Country Profile
This profile covers the modern state of Iran (the Islamic Republic of Iran) in West Asia. “Persia” is a historical and cultural label that still appears in language…
News
Iran News Today: Protests, Crackdown, and Rising U.S. Tensions
Iran news in mid-January 2026 centers on nationwide unrest met by a heavy security crackdown and a near-total communications squeeze, while Washington escalates pressure through sanctions and public…
Capital Cities
Capital of Israel: Jerusalem
Jerusalem sits on the spine of the Judaean Mountains, roughly halfway between the Mediterranean Sea and the Dead Sea. It is Israel’s seat of government and a city…