What Language Do They Speak in Iran?

The flag of Iran is composed of three equal horizontal bands of green, white and red. A red emblem of Iran is centered in the white band and Arabic inscriptions in white span the bottom edge of the green band and the top edge of the red band.
Official language of Iran Persian (Farsi)

Facts last checked 31 August 2026.

The official language of Iran is Persian (Farsi).

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Languages in Iran — FAQ

What language do they speak in Iran?

The official language of Iran is Persian (Farsi).

How many official languages does Iran have?

Iran has 1 official language: Persian (Farsi).

Is Persian (Farsi) spoken anywhere else?

Iran is the only country on this site where Persian (Farsi) is an official language.

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