A theocratic republic Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Sunday, May 23, 2004 · 5-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, May 23, 2004.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 23, 2004 · 5-Down · 4 letters
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a theocratic Islamic republic in the Middle East in western Asia; Iran was the core of the ancient empire that was known as Persia until 1935; rich in oil
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