Top Producers Of Crude Oil Globally

Timeline: Iran's Nuclear Program And Sanctions

A Photographic Glimpse Into The Life Of The Shah

The Country Formerly Known As: Nations That Have Been Renamed

Macedonia might join the list of countries that have recently been renamed after holding a referendum on changing its name on September 30.

Global Nuclear Stockpiles

The number of nuclear weapons in the world is declining, but countries that possess them are modernizing their stockpiles and are not likely to give them up for the foreseeable future.

UNESCO Heavyweights: Who Has The Most World Heritage Sites?

Italy, China, and Spain lead the way when it comes to the number of UNESCO* cultural and national heritage sites.

U.S. Dollar Price In Iran

Tracking the performance of the Iranian rial against the U.S.dollar since 2018.

The Caspian Summit

The leaders of Azerbaijan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Turkmenistan signed a convention on the legal status and delimitation of the Caspian Sea.

US Dollar Price In Iran

Since April 2018, the black-market dollar-exchange rate for the Iranian rial has risen sharply, reflecting the poor state of the country's economy and sparking protests.

Oil Reserves Around The World

Venezuela, Saudi Arabia, and Canada own the largest proved oil reserves in the world.

The Worst Modern Slavers

40.3 million people worldwide work under forced-labor conditions, live in a forced marriage, or experience another form of modern slavery.