ITAR is the acronym for the Information Telegraph Agency of Russia, commonly known as TASS. It is the largest news agency in Russia and one of the largest in the world. Founded in 1904, it is the oldest news agency in the country and has been a major source of news and information for over a century. It is owned by the Russian government and provides news coverage to both domestic and international audiences. It is also responsible for providing official information to the Russian government and other state bodies.