Summary
Iran has experienced recent military attacks from the United States and Israel, resulting in numerous casualties. Iran has responded with its own attacks, impacting Israel and Gulf countries. In terms of size, Iran is one of the world's largest countries, comparable to the largest U.S. states like Alaska and Texas.
Key Facts
- Iran has been bombarded by the US and Israel, resulting in at least 1,045 deaths.
- Iran responded with drone and missile attacks on Israel and some Gulf countries.
- Only 25% of Americans approve of the US strikes on Iran; approval is 55% among Republican supporters.
- Iran is the 17th largest country in the world, larger than Texas and comparable in size to Alaska.
- Tehran, Iran’s capital, has a population of about 9.6 million, which is similar to New York City's population.
- Iran has a population of 92 million people and a GDP of $375 billion.
- Mashhad and Isfahan are other major cities in Iran, with populations similar to large U.S. cities.
- Iran is a significant producer of oil and natural gas, ranking high globally in production.
