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Today, we explore one of the most contentious countries in the world - Iran. Due to its inaccessibility and often negative portrayal on news outlets throughout the world, many people don't have an accurate understanding of Iranian culture, and even more are unaware of its rich culture and history. In this episode, we transcend all those boundaries and get a local perspective from a native Iranian.

 

Mentioned in this episode:

• Shiraz
• Persian Empire
• Asia
• Europe
• United Kingdom
• Canada
• Tehran
• Tabriz
• Turkey
• Turkish language
• Taarof
• Soccer
• Iran National Football Team
• Japan
• Japan National Football Team
• Islam
• Sharia law
• Islamic banking and finance
• Iranian rial
• Cyrus the Great
• Persepolis
• Xerxes I
• Darius I
• Alexander the Great
• Wrestling
• Newmarket, Ontario
• Aurora, Ontario
• Afghanistan
• Pakistan
• Shiraz wine
• Kebab
• Tachin
• Futsal
• Iran National Futsal Team
• Brazil