In This Story: IranIran, also called Persia, officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, is a country in Western Asia. The Iranian Revolution established the current Islamic Republic in 1979. Iran’s political system combines elements of a presidential democracy and an Islamic theocracy. It is a major regional and middle power and has large reserves of fossil fuels — including the world’s largest natural gas supply and the third largest proven oil reserves. The country’s rich cultural legacy is reflected in part by its 22 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Source: New Zealand Herald December 22, 2023 00:52 UTC