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Persia is the name of a region in south central Iran (from Greek 'Persis', from Persian 'Pars'). The province of Pars or Fars, which has been called that for ca. 25 centuries. Iran has always been called Iran by its people. However, Europe used to know Iran as Persia or the Persian Empire.
The Greeks called Iran after that one province because: 1. it was ancient times and they didn't know better, 2. the province of Pars was where the tribe of Parsa originated. Achaemenid Dynasty was founded by members of Parsa (the Persians) led by Cyrus and it ruled modern-day Iran's expanse as well as Asia Minor (including Ionia, where most ancient Greek writers came from), most of Central Asia, a large part of North Africa, northern Arabia.
In 1935, Reza Pahlavi (founder of Pahlavi Dynasty that ruled Iran until 1979) requested that all foreign parties call Iran in their official documents by the same name its people have always called it (rather than Persia, as was customary in European documents before that).
Iran was originally called Persia, it was one of the very first empires in the world, at a time, it ruled most of the known world. Later Reza Shah changed the name to Iran, meaning noble, some time during his reign in 1935.The name Persia was used for Iran by Greeks . While Iran was called Iran by iranians since 3000 years ago. And the word originaly refers to the race of Iranians(Aryan race). Even in poems of one of the most famous poets of Iran Ferdosy and others we can see the word Iran. In other words the word Persia only was used by europeons for Iran. And Achamenid,Sassanid and other Iranian empires all were called Persian empires.
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How did Reza Pahlavi become Shah of Iran?
He overthrew the previous Qajjar Dynasty.
Why did threats posed by Middle East conflicts become a major foreign policy challenge?
Iran hostage crisis
Why did Europeans become interested in Iran?
European interest in Iran primarily came from two sources: The British wishing to protect their investment in India against Russian spheres of influence and the presence of petroleum throughout the southwest of the country.
What country held US citizens hostage for 444 days?
The US Embassy hostages in Iran.
What country is bigger iraq or iran?
Iran
When did achmed become president of Iran?
There has never been an Achmed who was president of Iran.
When did teheran become the capital of Iran?
In 1788 Tehran became the capital city of Iran under Qagar's command.
How did America become involved in the Iran-Iraq war?
The United States was infuriated by Iran's attack on the American embassy and wished to retaliate by arming Iran's enemy, Iraq.
Under what dynasty did Iran start to become Shi'a?
Under the Safavid dynasty, Iran started to become a Twelver Shi'a nation, beginning with the first Shah, Ismail I. The official name of the dynasty is the Safavid Royal Dynasty of Iran (Persian: سلسلۀ صفویۀ ایران).
How did Reza Pahlavi become Shah of Iran?
He overthrew the previous Qajjar Dynasty.
When did Ali khomeini become supreme leader of Iran?
1989 before that he was president.
Why did threats posed by Middle East conflicts become a major foreign policy challenge?
Iran hostage crisis
What is the desert on the plateau of Iran and northern Iran?
what desert is on the northern Iran on the plateau of Iran
What Iran need for import?
almost everything, we are an investment company who is willing to work on this matter, but how are we going to deal with them. Banks don't open LC no financial institute is willing to work with Iran, unless you have a connection with the government of Iran then thing become easier to work with. however, If you find any bank or financial companies to work with Iran then we can almost import most commodities in the market.
Why did Europeans become interested in Iran?
European interest in Iran primarily came from two sources: The British wishing to protect their investment in India against Russian spheres of influence and the presence of petroleum throughout the southwest of the country.
Did Iran agree to the Iran nuclear deal?
Yes, Iran agreed to the Iran nuclear deal.
Is Iraq or Iran larger?
The country of Iran is larger.
