Since the beginning of recorded history, Iran/Persia has been one of the most important world civilizations.
Yet the close attention paid to Iran in recent decades stems from the impact of the 1979 revolution, which unleashed ideological shock waves throughout the Middle East that reverberate to thi.
Iran remains a distinct civilization today despite its status as a major Islamic state with broad regional influence and its deep integration into the global economy through its vast energy reserves.
Since the beginning of recorded history, Iran/Persia has been one of the most important world civilizations