#IsraelIranConflict

Iran, located in Western Asia, is the second-largest country in the Middle East, covering about 1.65 million square kilometers. It shares borders with seven countries: Iraq, Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. Iran also has coastlines along the Caspian Sea to the north and the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman to the south, giving it strategic maritime access. The country features diverse landscapes, including mountains, deserts, forests, and coastal plains. The Zagros Mountains run in the west, while the Alborz Mountains, home to Mount Damavand (Iran's highest peak), lie in the north. Central Iran is dominated by vast deserts, such as the Dasht-e Kavir and Dasht-e Lut. The climate varies from arid and semi-arid in most regions to subtropical along the Caspian coast. Iran's geography influences its agriculture, economy, and strategic importance, making it a vital crossroad between Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.