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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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Image from Al Jazeera: US weighs new Iran strikes as Vance reaches out: Is war or a deal closer?Al Jazeera

Middle EastDeveloping

US Iran strikes

US considers new strikes on Iran.

8 one-source3 outletsUpdated

Image from Financial Times: Fed holds fire on interest rates despite intensifying inflationFinancial Times

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US interest rates

US Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady with consumer inflation at 3.7 percent.

2 confirmed · 22 one-source4 outletsUpdated

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