Iran, also called Persia, and officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, is a country in Western Asia.
President: Hassan Rouhani
Capital: Tehran
Population: 81.8 million (2018) World Bank
Currency: Iranian rial
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BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, We start with Iran’s warning to the US and its allies – saying if they cross…
“The United States is with you.”
BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, the Israeli military claim they have destroyed Syrian targets in response to the four rockets fired.…
BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman has slammed US Mike Pompeo’s comments supporting the economic protests. In Hong…
BRIEF – ME! – DAILY NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, another mass shooting in the US has left 9 people shot, including some deceased. Those shot…
The coalition is preparing to launch a ‘shock and awe’ attack on Iran
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BRIEF – ME! – WORLD NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, teen activist, Greta Thunberg’s rousing call to arms at the UN climate summit. Wise words from…
BRIEF – ME! – WORLD NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, President Trump is weighing options for retaliatory action against Iran, following the Saudi oil attacks. At…
BRIEF – ME! – WORLD NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, Presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren decries Trump as “corruption in the flesh.” Hong Kong leader announces public…
Iran meets Russia and Turkey following US accusations
BRIEF – ME! – WORLD NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, President Trump says the US is ‘locked and loaded’ for a potential response to attacks on…
The EU countries have urged the US to recognise the treaty signed in 2015 as Netanyahu stokes tensions between Washington and Tehran
BRIEF – ME! – WORLD NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, A suicide bomber has died in the Phillippines. No other casualties have been reported. It is…
BRIEF – ME! – WORLD NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, a federal US judge has temporarily blocked a ban on abortions at or over eight weeks.…
BRIEF – ME! – WORLD NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, North Korea test-fires a ‘super-large multiple rocket launcher’. It’s the 7th test in just one month. …
BRIEF.ME – WORLD NEWS BRIEFING In today’s briefing update, Iran’s Supreme Leader has urged India to adopt a just policy towards Kashmiris. Adding they should…
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