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.
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This is what the Islamic Republic of Iran does to a mother.
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The world must stand strong against the Islamic Republic of Iran, he said.
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Officials at the Central Bank of the Islamic Republic of Iran declined comment.
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News and cultural insights from the Islamic Republic of Iran pop.
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News and cultural trends from the Islamic Republic of Iran, pop.
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He became emperor of China; his hordes spread over India and Persia.
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And these remained in use in Persia until the revelation of Islam.
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Thus all the conditions of the war were in favor of Persia.
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Amazing to think we shall conquer Persia in such a short time.
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Victory at Nehavend by the Saracens; this places Persia in their power.
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Analysts say events in Iran present an 'upside risk' for oil markets.
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Germany primarily delivers machines, chemical products, food and pharmaceutical products to Iran.
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Iran remains on the state department's list of state sponsors of terrorism.
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The government has good relations with Iran, Egypt, Lebanon, Russia and China.
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Iran says its nuclear work is solely for peaceful power generation purposes.
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Mr Solana said today he had yet to receive Iran's formal reply.
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Iran announced its partial withdrawal from the nuclear deal a year later.
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CDC alert level 3 countries are China, Iran, South Korea and Italy.
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However Iran says it is developing nuclear energy only for peaceful purposes.
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Iran and Pakistan are also key risk areas in 2009, they said.
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Wherever the attacks were launched, however, they believe Iran is to blame.
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Until this year, the U.S. and Europe had been divided over Iran.
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Iran has said Syria's problems must be solved by dialogue and elections.
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France urged Iran to adhere to international law allowing freedom of navigation.
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Iran is more powerful today than if Saddam been left in power.
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Local partners here appreciate Iran's expertise in industry and technology, Fanaei said.