Iran

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The native name of Persia, the name adopted by the modern nation of Iran.

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Iran - a theocratic islamic republic in the Middle East in western Asia; Iran was the core of the ancient empire that was known as Persia until 1935; rich in oil; involved in state-sponsored terrorism Synonyms: Islamic Republic of Iran, Persia

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