Anonymous ID: e32910 May 18, 2026, 3:55 p.m. No.24620301   🗄️.is 🔗kun

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Persia officially changed its name to Iran in the international community on March 21, 1935, when Reza Shah Pahlavi formally requested that foreign governments refer to the country by its native name.The transition is primarily attributed to a few key factors:Native Identity: While "Persia" was an exonym used by the ancient Greeks and the Western world (derived from the southern province of Parsa), the locals have always referred to their country as Iran. The term dates back thousands of years and translates to "Land of the Aryans".National Sovereignty: Reza Shah sought to modernize the country and dissociate it from colonial legacies and perceived foreign interference. He viewed "Persia" as an outdated label and wanted to assert a unified, independent national identity.Interchangeable Usage: In 1959, Reza Shah's son, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, announced that both "Persia" and "Iran" could be used interchangeably in formal correspondence. However, "Iran" has remained the primary official and recognized name.