Iran (pronounced ee-RAHN), formerly known as Persia, is situated at the crossroads of Central Asia, South Asia, and the Arab states of the Middle East.

What country does Iran belong to?

Iran officially the Islamic Republic of Iran (Persian: ايران‎), historically known as Persia, is a country in Western Asia. It is part of the Middle East region. It shares borders with Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iraq, Pakistan, Turkey, and Turkmenistan. Tehran is the capital and biggest city.

Is Iran in Europe or Asia?

Iran is found in western Asia. The area of this country is approximately 1,648,195 square kilometers. Other names for this country are Persia and the Islamic Republic of Iran. It has a population of roughly 81 million and is the second in terms of land area coverage in the Middle East.