International relations between Iran and Albania

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The relation between Iran and Albania is VERY BAD, with overall score of 0.28 out of 10. The chances of a conflict between both countries are high.

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Profile summary of Iran

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Iran Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Tehran
Population 83 992 949
Land Area (sq km) 1 531 595
Main religion Islam
Life Expectancy 77 years

Iran, officially known as the Islamic Republic of Iran, is a country located in Western Asia. It is bordered by Iraq to the west, Turkey and Armenia to the northwest, Azerbaijan to the north, Turkmenistan to the northeast, Afghanistan and Pakistan to the east, and the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman to the south. Iran has a population of around 83 million people and is the 18th most populous country in the world. It is also the second-largest country in the Middle East and the 17th largest in the world. Iran has a rich and complex history, with a civilization that dates back to ancient times. It has been ruled by various empires and dynasties over the centuries, including the Persian Empire, the Arab Caliphate, and the Ottoman Empire. In 1979, following the Islamic Revolution, Iran became an Islamic republic with a theocratic government led by Shia clergy. Geographically, Iran is divided into several regions, including the mountainous northwest, the central plateau, and the eastern region, which includes the vast desert region of Dasht-e Kavir. The country has a diverse mix of cultures, languages, and religions, with a majority of the population being Shia Muslims. Persian, also known as Farsi, is the official language of Iran. Iran has a mixed economy that is heavily dependent on oil exports, although the country has diversified its economy in recent years to include other industries such as manufacturing, services, and tourism. The country is rich in natural resources, including oil, natural gas, and minerals. Iran has a long-standing and contentious relationship with the United States, particularly due to its nuclear program and alleged involvement in terrorism. The country is also involved in regional conflicts, including the ongoing conflict in Syria and its support for militant groups in the Middle East. Iran's relationship with other countries in the region, including Saudi Arabia, Israel, and the United Arab Emirates, is often strained.

Profile summary of Albania

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Albania Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Tirana
Population 2 877 797
Land Area (sq km) 27 398
Main religion Islam, Christianity
Life Expectancy 77 years

Albania is a country located in southeastern Europe, on the Balkan Peninsula. It is bordered by Kosovo to the northwest, Montenegro to the north, Serbia to the northeast, the Republic of North Macedonia to the east, and Greece to the south. Albania has a population of about 2.9 million people and the capital is Tirana. Albania has a long and complex history, with roots dating back to ancient Illyria. It has been conquered and ruled by various powers throughout its history, including the Romans, Byzantines, Ottomans, and Austro-Hungarians. It declared independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1912, but was later occupied by fascist Italy during World War II. After the war, it became a communist state under the rule of Enver Hoxha and remained isolated from the rest of the world until the collapse of the communist regime in the early 1990s. Since then, Albania has made progress in transitioning to a market economy and integrating with the international community. It is a member of the United Nations and the Council of Europe, and has applied for membership in the European Union. However, the country still faces challenges, including corruption, organized crime, and high unemployment. It is also vulnerable to natural disasters, such as earthquakes and floods.


The strengths and weaknesses of each country:

In terms of population, the Iran's population is 29.19 bigger than the population of Albania (population of Iran: 83 992 949, population of Albania: 2 877 797).

The Iran's land area is 55.9 bigger than the land area of Albania (land area (sq km) of Iran: 1 531 595, land area (sq km) of Albania: 27 398).

The position in the international influence ranking of Iran is 10, while Albania is situated 56 places below in the ranking (position 66).

Iran maintains contact with 94 countries, while Albania maintains contact with 49 countries.

Albania maintains an excellent relation with 18 countries, while in the case of Iran, this figure drops to 15.


The relation between Iran and Albania through the time

The relation between Iran and Albania has decreased recently by 0.0 points, reaching an overall punctuation of 0.3 from a previous value of 0.3.


Conflict Simulator: Iran vs Albania

Well, the relation between both countries is not the best. The chances of a conflict are high, because the relation between Iran and Albania is VERY BAD. Let's suppose a hypothetical conflict occurs between both countries:


Solo scenario: Iran vs Albania

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (without allies), will be Iran with a 81.4% probability.

Allies scenario: Team Iran vs Team Albania

In a hypothetical conflict between Iran and Albania, probably, Iran won't has any partner.
Israel , Germany , Ukraine and Canada will participate helping Albania.

The map shows the allies of Iran painted in yellow and the allies of Albania painted in blue.

The winner of the hypothetical conflict (in case that all mentioned allies participate), will be the team of Albania with a 81.6% probability.

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