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Independence Iran, in 36 editions.

The entry for Iran published Independence in 36 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 6 editions. Each is shown as published. Independence in every entry.

editions changed the text
6
the first edition with it
1990
the latest edition with it
2025

Published as “Independence” (1990 to 2025).

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  • 1 April 1979 (Islamic Republic of Iran proclaimed);
  • notable earlier dates: ca. 550 B.C. (Achaemenid or Persian Empire established);
  • A.D. 1501 (Iran reunified under the Safavid dynasty);
  • 1794 (beginning of Qajar dynasty);
  • 12 December 1925 (modern Iran established under the PAHLAVI dynasty)

1 April 1979 (Islamic Republic of Iran proclaimed); notable earlier dates: ca. 550 B.C. (Achaemenid (Persian) or Persian Empire established); A.D. 1501 (Iran reunified under the Safavid Dynasty); dynasty); 1794 (beginning of Qajar Dynasty); dynasty); 12 December 1925 (modern Iran established under the PAHLAVI Dynasty) dynasty)

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Central Intelligence Agency. “Iran: Independence.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/iran/independence.

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