The name of Iran is the Modern Persian derivative from the Proto-Iranian term Aryānā,, meaning "Land of the Aryans", first attested in Zoroastrianism's Avesta tradition.
The term Ērān is found to refer to Iran in a 3rd century Sassanid inscription, and the Parthian inscription that accompanies it uses the Parthian term "aryān" in reference to Iranians.
Real Iran
Role of People
In December 1979, the country approved a theocratic constitution, whereby Khomeini became Supreme Leader of the country.
The speed and success of the revolution surprised many throughout the world, as it had not been precipitated by a military defeat, a financial crisis, or a peasant rebellion.
Although both nationalists and Marxists joined with Islamic traditionalists to overthrow the Shah.
The speed and success of the revolution surprised many throughout the world, as it had not been precipitated by a military defeat, a financial crisis, or a peasant rebellion.
Although both nationalists and Marxists joined with Islamic traditionalists to overthrow the Shah.
History
The earliest archaeological artifacts in Iran, like those excavated at the Kashafrud and Ganj Par sites, attest to a human presence in Iran since the Lower Paleolithic era. Neanderthal artefacts dating back to the Middle Paleolithic period have been found mainly in the Zagros region at sites such as Warwasi and Yafteh Cave.
Government
The political system of the Islamic Republic is based on the 1979 Constitution. Accordingly, it is the duty of the Islamic government to furnish all citizens with equal and appropriate opportunities, to provide them with work, and to satisfy their essential needs.
Science and New Technologies
The Iranian nuclear program was launched in the 1950s. Iran is the 7th country in production of uranium hexafluoride and controls the entire cycle for producing nuclear fuel.
Iran's current facilities includes several research reactors, a uranium mine, an almost complete commercial nuclear reactor, and uranium processing facilities that include a uranium enrichment plant.
Iran's current facilities includes several research reactors, a uranium mine, an almost complete commercial nuclear reactor, and uranium processing facilities that include a uranium enrichment plant.
Culture
The culture of Iran is a mix of ancient pre-Islamic culture and Islamic culture. Iranian culture has long been a predominant culture of the region, with Persian considered the language of intellectuals during much of the 2nd millennium, and the language of religion and the populace before that.
Foreign Relations
Iran's stated goal is to establish a new world order based on world peace and justice. Iran's foreign relations are based on two strategic principles: eliminating outside influences in the region and pursuing extensive diplomatic contacts with developing and non-aligned countries.
Iran maintains diplomatic relations with almost every member of the United Nations.
Iran maintains diplomatic relations with almost every member of the United Nations.
Religion
Religion in Iran is dominated by the Twelver Shia branch of Islam, which is the official state religion and to which about 90% to 95% of Iranians belong. About 4% to 8% of Iranians belong to the Sunni branch of Islam, mainly Kurds and Iran's Balochi Sunni. The remaining 2% are non-Muslim religious minorities, including Bahá'ís, Mandeans, Hindus, Yezidis, Yarsanis, Zoroastrians, Jews, and Christians.
Economy
The economy of Iran is the twenty-fifth largest in the world by GDP (nominal) and the eighteenth largest economy in the world by purchasing power parity (PPP). Iran's economy is a mixture of central planning, state ownership of oil and other large enterprises, village agriculture, and small-scale private trading and service ventures.
Military
The Islamic Republic of Iran has two types of armed forces: the regular forces Islamic Republic of Iran Army, Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force, Islamic Republic of Iran Navy and the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), totaling about 545,000 active troops. Iran also has around 350,000 Reserve Force totaling around 900,000 trained troops.
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April 20, 20216 months ago
Egyptian tourists visit Iran for first time since 1979
For the first time since Islamic revolution in 1979, a group of Egyptian tourists has arrived in Iran to visit the country’s ancient monuments
The Realiran website has been informed that a 24-member tourist group is visiting the ancient cities of Mashhad, Shiraz, Yazd, and Isfahan.
After signing a bilateral tourism agreement in February, the Iranian government cancelled visas requirements for Egyptian tourists in March. » Read more
April 13, 20216 months ago
Iran, China railway soon to be inaugurated
The Gorgan-Incheh Borun railway will be inaugurated next month, Iran’s Deputy Minister of Roads and Urban Development told Realiran website.
“This railway which is projected to link Iran with Russia, CIS countries and china, will be inaugurated in Ordibehesht 1391 (April-May 2013) attended by the presidents of Iran, Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan”, Ahmed Sadeghi added
The total length will be 904 kilometers, of which 700 kilometer will be in Turkmenistan and 120 kilometers will be in Kazakhstan, he said. » Read more
April 11, 20216 months ago
The 14th martyrdom anniversary of Brigadier-General Ali Sayad Shirazi
During the martyrdom anniversary of the of Brigadier-General Sayyad Shirazi, former chief-of-staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Realiran website offers a summary of the life and martyrdom of this Iranian great Commander and a commentary about the terrorist group responsible for the murder:
Sayyad Shirazi was born in Kaboud Vonage, Iran on 13 June 1944. His father being a non-commissioned officer in the Army motivated him to join and in 1964 he joined as a cadet. He was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Artillery and in 1974 he was sent to the United States for further military education. » Read more
April 11, 20216 months ago
Iranian students showing their love to their Egyptian brothers
Tuesday, Iranian students gathered in front of the office of Iran-Egypt Relations to show their respect to Muslim unity and Iranian morality. They also offered the symbolic basket of flowers and held the prayers in the place.
Majid Abulfathi, the organizer of Iranian tours of Egypt rejected any halt in Iranian tourist trips to Egypt, and said no time limit has been mentioned in the Iran-Egypt tour agreement, adding that the agreement is still under implementation.
“Despite the recent remarks made by the Egyptian tourism minister, there is not halt in the Iranian companies’ tours of Egypt,” he added. » Read more
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