From oil to religion: Five things to know about Iran
Iran, an ethnically diverse, Shia-majority Islamic republic since 1979, possesses vast hydrocarbon reserves and a strategic location. Governed by a dual system of elected officials and clerical oversight, the nation faces economic strain from sanctions and structural challenges despite its energy wealth.
Iran, an ethnically diverse, Shia-majority Islamic republic since 1979, possesses vast hydrocarbon reserves and a strategic location. Governed by a dual system of elected officials and clerical oversight, the nation faces economic strain from sanctions and structural challenges despite its energy wealth.
