why do iranians say they are persian ?

Melis

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Why do Iranians say they are Persian?
Iranian is nationality and Persian is language and Persian Iranian are part of Iran. In Nowruz 1935 (April 1314), Reza Shah asked foreign governments to use the term Iran, which was used by Iranians themselves in the past, for the country in their official correspondence Changed from Persian to Iranian.Sep 4, 2021