On 27 December 1934, Shah of Persia, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, formally declared that the nation would henceforth be known as Iran, symbolising a profound shift towards modernity and national identity.
This decision marked an effort to unify the nation's diverse peoples under a name rooted in the country's ancient heritage, as "Iran" derives from the word "Aryan," representing the noble lineage of its inhabitants.
The rebranding also sought to distance the country from its colonial associations and align it more closely with its historical and cultural essence.
This pivotal moment reflected the Shah's broader vision of modernisation and global integration, which would define much of his reign.
