イラン イラン・イスラム共和国
A country in Western Asia, officially known as the [b]Islamic Republic of Iran[/b]. Historically referred to as "Persia", the country is a regional military and cultural centre, as well as a hub for Shia Islam. The country is ruled by monarchy (or "shah") for over 2,500 years until it was replaced with a pseudo-theocratic republic regime in 1979.

Internationally the Iranian leadership's staunch anti-[[United States|American]] and anti-[[Israel|Zionism]] stance, as well as its support of several insurgent group around the middle east is well known. 

h4. See also
* [[Persia]]
* [[Islamic Republic of Iran Ground Forces]]
* [[Islamic Republic of Iran Air Forces]]
* [[Iranian flag]]
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