History/Customs Iran, also known as Persia, is a country in Western Asia. Though Iran is also known as Persia, it wasn't until 1935 that it adopted its present name. It is the second largest nation in the Middle East, having a land area of 1,648,195 km2. With over 77 million people, it is the world's 17th most populous nation. It shares borders with Iraq, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Armenia, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. In the 1500s B.C., Iran became an Islamic republic in 1979, until the monarchy was
An intermezzo is defined as a brief interlude (a period of time between events or activities). This period of history is sometimes called the Iranian Intermezzo because it was a brief break between the rule of the Abbasid Arabs and the Selijuq Turks. The term Iranian Intermezzo represents a period in Persian history which saw the rise of various native Persian Muslim dynasties in the Iranian plateau. Iranian Intermezzo has always been recognized as a period in time of major importance for the formation
different ways to visualize a concept. As a comic book artist furthers away from the “real life” depiction of an event, the reader is invited more readily to portray the sequence in whatever matter he wishes. As the Iranian Revolution tears the country of Iran apart, Satrapi must learn to cope with the numerous images of death and decay rampant throughout the country. The audience can only imagine the tremendous amounts of death, exemplifying how small pictures extend their meaning out of frame. Just as
been something everyone wants, throughout history and today. There are many parts to freedom, although generally it means being able to do whatever one wants, whenever one wants, within reason. In her graphic memoir, The Complete Persepolis, Marjane Satrapi explores her own personal freedom and that of her family through the enforced veil covering women’s hair in Iran, opposed to dressing however she wanted in Europe. Satrapi’s telling of the history of Iran is somewhat skewed. As explained by Esmaeil
in the north, and through Mesopotamia to the Indus River in the east. It was a series of imperial dynasties centered in Persia. It was established by Cyrus the Great in 550 BC, with the Persian conquest of Media, Lydia and Babylonia. The Persian history was interrupted by the Islamic conquest and later by the Mongol invasion. The main religion of ancient Persia was Zoroastrianism, but after the 7th century this was replaced by Islam. In the modern era, a series of Islamic dynasties ruled Persia independently
The Islamic Republic of Iran The Islamic Republic of Iran (Iran) rests in the volatile Middle East and borders Iraq, Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, and Pakistan. World History recognizes Iran as Persia until 1935. The Persian Empire lasted from 549 B.C. to 1935 and was one of the longest spanning and greatest empires in history (Ansari). Today, Iran is a major player on the world stage and affects the economies of its neighbors and the world. An analysis of Iranian culture with respect to the United
A Brief History of Iran from 1851 Qajar Dynasty 1851-1906 -- The Qajars (ruling family) lost central Asian provinces to the Russians and were forced to give up all claims on Afghanistan to the British. These two European powers dominated Iran's trade and manipulated its internal politics. The Qajars and influential members of their court were bribed to sell many valuable concessions to the British, such as the Tobacco Concession which triggered a massive popular uprising. 1906 -- Discontent
One of the struggle and resistance that I have witnessed through my life is fighting over the Hijab (veil) by Iranian women, government, and supporters/opponents of wearing veil for 100 years. In Iran’s modern history, there are three instances where the hijab gained political meaning. The first being Reza Shah’s forced unveiling; the second before the 1979 Revolution and the last during the creation of the Islamic Republic. The last Shah's father (Reza Shah Pahlavi) decreed that all women must
The Iran-Contra affair survives as one of the most dramatic political scandals in American history. Approximately a decade after Watergate, the Iran-Contra scandal both shocked and captivated the public. The affair began in Beirut, 1984, when Hezbollah, a militant Islamic group sympathetic to the Iranian government, kidnapped three American citizens. Four more hostages were taken in 1985. The conservative Reagan administration hurriedly sought freedom for the Americans. Despite a 1979 trade embargo
Roy Mottahedeh is a professor of Islamic history at Harvard University. He has written widely in the history of Islam and religion. The Mantle of the Prophet is one of the books that Mottahedeh wrote. In this book, Mottahedeh covers different aspects that include Islamic faith, Iranian city of Qom, traditions derived from the history of Iran, political change in Iran and secular Islamic learning among other issues. Ali Hashemi and Parviz studied together in the same elementary school courtyard. However
very turbulent time in American history. In 1976, Jimmy Carter was elected to the presidency, and he had many goals to help better America. However, on November 4th, 1979, a group of radical students seized the United States’ embassy in Tehran, Iran. This completely altered the course of American history and relations with the Middle East. This crisis had many impacts on the United States. It caused the Energy Crisis which in turn caused the Recession of 1979. The Iran Hostage Crisis also had political
From 1941 to 1979 Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, commonly known as Mohammad Reza, or simply the Shah, led Iran as successor to his father, Reza Shah Pahlavi. Mohammad often went against his vows of constitutional monarchy by using the Iranian secret police, SAVAK, to suppress his political opponents. Mohammad Reza's domestic policy focused on a series of reform policies to modernize the country. His foreign policy focused on an effort to abolish sovietism, and become an ally of the western powers and the
Lasting for eight years, the Iran-Iraq War is widely considered to be the longest lasting war of the 20th Century. Also the bloodiest, it was initiated by Iraq, with little consideration for the intended outcome. The First Persian Gulf War had been smoldering for centuries over a bed of coals fueled by differing religious beliefs, and economical and political views, with encouragement from Third Party countries. Finally sparked by an intended land grab, neither side appeared to have considered
The region that is now called Iran is a highly misunderstood country. It is located in an ideal location (Middle East), has lots of history and, there is a lot of interactions between the people and where they live. This paper will discuss Iran’s location, region, human-environment interaction, movement and place. Iran is located at 32°North latitude, 53°East longitude. Iran is located in the Middle East. It borders the Gulf of Oman, the Persian Gulf, and the Caspian Sea. It is to the east of Iraq
a compelling narrative of the 1953 coup in Iran, shedding light on a pivotal moment in history and its enduring ramifications. The coup, orchestrated by the United States and the United Kingdom, overthrew Iran's Prime Minister, Mohammad Mossadegh, and reinstated the Shah, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, highlighting the intricate interplay of geopolitics, ideology, and economic interests. This essay delves into the multifaceted nature of U.S. involvement in Iran, examining whether it can be categorized as
Chris Haertel Mr.Williams U.S History - 4A May 15, 2018 Iran Contra Affair Essay When the world’s nations began to change and conflicts starts popping up and begins to rise, that one important decision can, for better or for worse, benefit or hinder a governor, such as Nixon’s Watergate Scandal and Vietnam War. Every small, sharp, and obscure detail done either publicly, privately, or both counts towards the moral, reputation, and trust from the governed. But nobody, and by all means did nobody
regards to Iran. The Iran-Contra Affair was a controversial crisis for the fortieth president. It involved two parts: the selling of weapons to Iran and then the siphoning of that money to Nicaragua. However, in this investigation, the situation with Iran will be more prominently discussed, rather than the Nicaraguan situation. The foreign policy pertaining to the Middle East will be analyzed for its confusion and complexity. The two sources used in this essay, The Long Road to Baghdad: A History of U
Shirin Neshat gave a TedTalk asking its audience to consider how they perceive Iran. As an artist in self-imposed exile from Iran, Neshat uses the TedTalk, “Art In Exile,” to talk to a western audience about the Iranian peoples’ struggle to shake off the negative preconceptions many have in the west. Neshat uses her artwork to explore this issue and aims to highlight the role of Iranian artists, how western views on Iran are changing, and the strength and importance of Iranian women in their country’s
In the novel All The Shah’s Men we are introduced to Iran, and the many struggles and hardships associated with the history of this troubled country. The Iranian coup is discussed in depth throughout the novel, and whether the Untied States made the right decision to enter into Iran and provide assistance with the British. If I were to travel back to 1952 and take a position in the CIA (Central Intelligence Agency) for the sole purpose of examining the American Foreign Intelligence, I would have
people across the globe, however in Tehran, Iran a 444 day long journey had just begun for 60 plus Americans. Today this issue is better known as the Iranian Hostage Crisis. This plight started with the United States attempt to westernize Iran. Which resulted in severe backlash from Iran against the United States own citizens. This quickly became a crisis for the United States and a scurry to try and save American lives. Because of attempts to change Iran, the Iranians started to resent the United