In 1935, Reza Shah requested the international community to refer to the country by its native name, Iran. As the New York Times explained at the time, "At the suggestion of the Persian Legation in Berlin, the Tehran government, on the Persian New Year, Nowruz, March 21, 1935, substituted Iran for Persia as the official name of the country." Opposition to the name change led to the reversal of the decision, and Professor Ehsan Yarshater, editor of Encyclopædia Iranica, propagated a move to use Persia and Iran interchangeably. Today, both Persia and Iran are used in cultural contexts; although, Iran is the name used officially in political contexts. COUNT 4
QSN1 When did Reza Shan request that Iran officially be referred to as Iran and not Persia? ANS1 1935 QSN2 Which newspaper reported the official name request in 1935? ANS2 New York Times QSN3 Which name is officially used politically? ANS3 Iran QSN4 Who endorsed a move to use Persia and Iran interchangeably after opposition to the official name change? ANS4 Professor Ehsan Yarshater