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Energy in Iran is a very powerful issue, largely because of the oil and natural gas reserves located in country. A member of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), and among the world’s top three holders of these reserves, Iran is OPEC’s second-largest producer and exporter after Saudi Arabia, and is the fourth-largest exporter of crude oil globally after Saudi Arabia, Russia, and Norway (http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/cabs/Iran/Full.html.)

The domestic energy consumption in Iran is supplied halfway by natural gas power, the rest of their power coming primarily from oil. There are areas in Iran that continue to be explored for their potential natural fuel reserves. The second-largest producer for oil and fourth-largest for crude oil, Iran is a world leader in fossil fuels, these industries carrying Iran's economy.

The high level of production for these fuels within Iran not only means that the economy is extremely dependent and almost based on it, but also this is how Iran fuels the majority of their own energy needs as well. In terms of electricity, Iran is working with hydroelectricity technology as people begin to question Iran's ability to fill its own domestic energy needs.

US sanctions during the past two decades have led to the suffering of Iran's oil and gas sector suffers from under-investment.

Not only do these sanctions keep UA business from Iran, but it also scares some other nations away for fear of sanctions fron the US tat might harm them and their needs.

In Iran, petrol is heavily subsidized, consequently raising consumption levels and increasing the smuggling that goes on. Wasteful consumption in conjunction with refinery shortage has led to the import of petrol despite their production of the fuel. 

Iran holds a spot as a major contender for pipeline projects, has plans for the exploitation of Caspian Sea oil, is working on nuclear energy technology, and, according to the director of Iran's New Energies Organization, 0.2% of Iran's oil revenues - amounting to millions of dollars - is to be used to develop new energy sources.(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/4688984.stm)

(http://www.eia.doe.gov/cabs/Iran/Background.html)

(http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/4688984.stm) 

(http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/country/country_energy_data.cfm?fips=IR)

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The country formerly known as Persia became Iran in 1935, and became an Islamic republic in 1979 following the overthrow and exile of the previous ruling monarch. The ultimate political authority rested in the power of the Supreme Leader, a learned religious scholar who reigned in the theocratic government established by conservative clerical forces.

In November of 1979, a group of Iranian students overtook the US embassy in Tehran (and held it for a little over a year), which was the beginning of the strained relationship between these two nations. Significant bloodshed occurred between Iran and Iraq in the '80s, a struggle that expanded to the Persian Gulf and US involvement in the latter part of the decade.

As a result of their actions in various regions and their nuclear armament, Iran has been identified as a state sponsor of terrorism. Following the realization of the popular dissatisfaction with the Iranian regime, their began a campaign for political reform which faltered with the repressive rule of conservative politicians and prevention of these efforts by said politicians.

The elections for Iran's elected government institutions in 2003 and 2004 found the conservatives back in power, electing Mahmud Ahmadi-Nejad as president in 2005.

Iran has been very stubborn as far as nuclear weaponry goes, having been encountered with several resolutions from the UN Security Council calling for the suspension of uranium enrichment and the compliance with certain related obligations and responsibilities.

Iran is currently involved in many disputes on the international playing field. With Afghanistan, Iran has qualms with the diverting of the Helmand River during drought. With Iraq, Iran argues the jurisdiction beyong the mouth of the Shatt al Arab in the Persian Gulf. With UAE, Iran is working to settle disputes over their occupation of Tunb Islands and Abu Musa Island. With regards to the Caspian Sea, Iran desires a five-way split of the oceanic territory. All in all, Iran is a quite the international squabbler. Their policies on international relations are based on eliminating outside forces and persuing diplomatic relations with developing and non-aligned countries. A member of the UN, Iran is diplomatic with all other member countries excepting Israel and the US.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iran

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ir.html

http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Iran/fact-int-iran.html