Posted on Jan 06, 2026 / Travel

The official language of Iran is Persian, also known as Farsi. Persian is an Indo-European language with a long literary tradition. Many Iranians also speak regional languages such as Azerbaijani, Kurdish, Arabic, and Baluchi. English is taught in schools and is commonly understood in larger cities. Language diversity reflects Iran’s multi-ethnic population.
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