How to sign: 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; involved in state-sponsored terrorism
The sign for "Iran" uses a handshape that resembles a thumbs-down with the thumb touching the middle of a open hand palm. This is not related to negativity or rejection, rather it is associated with Iran's historical status as a massive global superpower, linking it to the sign for "centre" or "seat of power". Incidentally in Iran the "thumbs up" sign is historical seen as offensive.
Similiar / Same: Islamic Republic of Iran, Persia
Categories: Asian country, Asian nation