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The Persians (/ ˈ p ɜːr ʒ ən z / PUR-zhənz or / ˈ p ɜːr ʃ ən z / PUR-shənz) are a Western Iranian ethnic group who comprise the majority of the population of Iran. [4] They share a common cultural system and are native speakers of the Persian language [6] [7] [8] as well as of the languages that are closely related to Persian.
The early Iranian peoples practiced the ancient Iranian religion, which, like that of other Indo-European peoples, embraced various male and female deities. [115] Fire was regarded as an important and highly sacred element, and also a deity. In ancient Iran, fire was kept with great care in fire temples. [115]
Iranian Americans, also known as Persian Americans, are United States citizens or nationals who are of Iranian ancestry, or who hold Iranian citizenship.. Most Iranian Americans arrived in the United States after 1979, as a result of the Iranian Revolution and the fall of the Iranian monarchy, with over 40% settling in California, specifically Los Angeles.
also: People: By gender: Men: By nationality: Iranian This category exists only as a container for other categories of Iranian men . Articles on individual men should not be added directly to this category, but may be added to an appropriate sub-category if it exists.
Like the Persian carpet that exhibits numerous colors and forms in a dazzling display of warmth and creativity, Persian culture is the glue that bonds the peoples of western and central Asia. The South Caucasus and Central Asia "occupy an important place in the historical geography of Persian civilization."
The following is a list of Iranians or people of Iranian descent by net worth who are reported by Forbes and other mainstream news outlets to have estimated net worth in excess of US$500 million. World rank
also: People: By gender: Men: By nationality: By occupation: Iranian This category exists only as a container for other categories of Iranian men . Articles on individual men should not be added directly to this category, but may be added to an appropriate sub-category if it exists.
Iranian cinema has been key in shaping contemporary portrayals of Iranian men, blending traditional concepts like javanmardi with modern influences. Nacim Pak-Shiraz's analysis explores how filmfarsi r edefined masculinity, empowered marginalized men, and reflected women's roles in both mainstream and alternative narratives.