Why Iran's Geography Sucks
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Strait of Hurmuz is also a huge bargaining chip and deterrent for Iran-s potential enemies since it is totally controlled by Iran not to mention more than 200 hundred miles of additional southern shores outside of it. Iran might seek influence to its west (and east btw. as anyone would) but it has never tried to expand its borders (as this video suggests) judging by its history unless you go back 2000 years or more.
Makes me wonder what this guy was smoking when he came up with all his conclusions!
Date: 2023-12-14
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-vannirovera491
The theory works well, I always thought the same by looking at the Iran's orography. But the practice suggests the exact contrary: persian empires, and more generally all the empires centered in the iranian plateau, extended all the way through Indus and Hindu Kush to the east, including large swaths of modern-day Pakistan and Afghanistan; and to the whole Mesopotamia and southern Caucasus to the west, occasionally including parts of Anatolia and Levant. This suggests that the iranian plateau, enclosed by Zagros and Elburz, is a really optimal place from which control a vast empire which stretches from far west to far east. So, why is this the case? This video only cites a possible reason to expand towards Mesopotamia and Egypt, leaving out all the others ways towards Anatolia, Caucasus, Indus and Hindu Kush.
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The theory works well, I always thought the same by looking at the Iran's orography. But the practice suggests the exact contrary: persian empires, and more generally all the empires centered in the iranian plateau, extended all the way through Indus and Hindu Kush to the east, including large swaths of modern-day Pakistan and Afghanistan; and to the whole Mesopotamia and southern Caucasus to the west, occasionally including parts of Anatolia and Levant. This suggests that the iranian plateau, enclosed by Zagros and Elburz, is a really optimal place from which control a vast empire which stretches from far west to far east. So, why is this the case? This video only cites a possible reason to expand towards Mesopotamia and Egypt, leaving out all the others ways towards Anatolia, Caucasus, Indus and Hindu Kush.
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-loner1562
As an Iranian I just want to point out that the ethnicities living in Iran have been together for thousands of years so the argument of a -harsh- regime needed to keep the -cultures- united doesn't make any sense simply because the culture literally comes from all the ethnicities living together not one ethnicity ruling others. The country was simply founded by multiple -ethnicities- living together and that's what makes the country unique. You may also know about the recent protests which are leading to a revolution in these months, one of the most heard chants is -WE FIGHT, WE DIE. WE GET IRAN BACK- all across the country. I think it speaks for itself how almost all the people actually really like living together instead of separating from each other.
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As an Iranian I just want to point out that the ethnicities living in Iran have been together for thousands of years so the argument of a -harsh- regime needed to keep the -cultures- united doesn't make any sense simply because the culture literally comes from all the ethnicities living together not one ethnicity ruling others. The country was simply founded by multiple -ethnicities- living together and that's what makes the country unique. You may also know about the recent protests which are leading to a revolution in these months, one of the most heard chants is -WE FIGHT, WE DIE. WE GET IRAN BACK- all across the country. I think it speaks for itself how almost all the people actually really like living together instead of separating from each other.
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reallifelore
Why does everyone think that Iran's ethnic groups want to rise against Iran? Saddam thought the same thing when he attacked, but the reality is something else. Culturally, Iran has made all people consider themselves Iranians. In general, in Iran, Persian, Arab, Kurdish and Azeri and the rest only refer to the language and place of life. Everyone first considers themselves Iranian and then mentions the language and place of life. All previous empires are considered Iranian and they love it. It is enough to see Iran closely. In terms of nationality, it has a lot of integrity. Although it has its own problems, including the economy!
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Why does everyone think that Iran's ethnic groups want to rise against Iran? Saddam thought the same thing when he attacked, but the reality is something else. Culturally, Iran has made all people consider themselves Iranians. In general, in Iran, Persian, Arab, Kurdish and Azeri and the rest only refer to the language and place of life. Everyone first considers themselves Iranian and then mentions the language and place of life. All previous empires are considered Iranian and they love it. It is enough to see Iran closely. In terms of nationality, it has a lot of integrity. Although it has its own problems, including the economy!
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-apogena
-I guess whether the geography of a country -sucks- depends on perspective and viewpoint. From my perspective and viewpoint, EGYPT's geography sucks: All of the country with the exception of a narrow strip of land along the Nile river is uninhabitable and 95% of the 104 million population of Egypt lives on this limited land! That is sucky geography. -
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-I guess whether the geography of a country -sucks- depends on perspective and viewpoint. From my perspective and viewpoint, EGYPT's geography sucks: All of the country with the exception of a narrow strip of land along the Nile river is uninhabitable and 95% of the 104 million population of Egypt lives on this limited land! That is sucky geography. -
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-singapaul1
eight years not six years as mentioned by this video: -
The Iran-Iraq War was an armed conflict between Iran and Iraq that lasted from September 1980 to August 1988. It began with the Iraqi invasion of Iran and lasted for almost eight years, until the acceptance of United Nations Security Council Resolution 598 by both sides.
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eight years not six years as mentioned by this video: -
The Iran-Iraq War was an armed conflict between Iran and Iraq that lasted from September 1980 to August 1988. It began with the Iraqi invasion of Iran and lasted for almost eight years, until the acceptance of United Nations Security Council Resolution 598 by both sides.
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-zDg34555
What do you think about taking a look at the roads of Iran?
None of those roads and videos you showed from Iran were from Iran.
You just showed some photos with open view of cities and mountains.
It is better to do more research before making your video and provide more evidences to show.
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What do you think about taking a look at the roads of Iran?
None of those roads and videos you showed from Iran were from Iran.
You just showed some photos with open view of cities and mountains.
It is better to do more research before making your video and provide more evidences to show.
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-ahmadr3za
That's why we are the oldest country and nation_state in the history. this badass geography has always saved us from enemies so Iranian dynasties from Elamid Imperial up to Pahlavi Imperial could preserve the Iranian language, cultures and traditions.
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That's why we are the oldest country and nation_state in the history. this badass geography has always saved us from enemies so Iranian dynasties from Elamid Imperial up to Pahlavi Imperial could preserve the Iranian language, cultures and traditions.
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-kk4dx
Iran's geography is actually good, The glorious mountains serve as protection to the country, and we have flat plains and lush forests for farming. Iran also has infrastructure and road systems that build up to the mountains that connect the country.
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Iran's geography is actually good, The glorious mountains serve as protection to the country, and we have flat plains and lush forests for farming. Iran also has infrastructure and road systems that build up to the mountains that connect the country.
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-noshadb. e3111
as Iranian I must Say, Zagros mountains are not such a great Barrier as you show! but Alborz and Damavand are Greate! Arabs, Turks, Mongols, and Macedonian none of them could conquer what was above Alborz mountain
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as Iranian I must Say, Zagros mountains are not such a great Barrier as you show! but Alborz and Damavand are Greate! Arabs, Turks, Mongols, and Macedonian none of them could conquer what was above Alborz mountain
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-HyperGaming-eg9fs
As an iranian I'm proud of my country but nowadays we are facing some internal problems and unfortunately regional ones as well, it's just like the world has planned to screw middle east and centeral asia
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As an iranian I'm proud of my country but nowadays we are facing some internal problems and unfortunately regional ones as well, it's just like the world has planned to screw middle east and centeral asia
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-Monsieur-Alex
As a Quebecois who has visited Iran, I'd have to say the roads and infrastructure in some abandoned villages in Iran is of far better quality than many major roads in Quebec, Ontario and BC!
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As a Quebecois who has visited Iran, I'd have to say the roads and infrastructure in some abandoned villages in Iran is of far better quality than many major roads in Quebec, Ontario and BC!
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-Knownonamexo
If you look at it from the colonizers point of view, yes it sucks because they can't invade! But for Iranians who love nature, our geography is part of our diverse identity
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If you look at it from the colonizers point of view, yes it sucks because they can't invade! But for Iranians who love nature, our geography is part of our diverse identity
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-negarsohrabi2728
Why do you try to show ira very dark? It has its flaws but ine of the best things about this country is that it's a four-seasoned country
Dont just see one side
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Why do you try to show ira very dark? It has its flaws but ine of the best things about this country is that it's a four-seasoned country
Dont just see one side
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-intreoo
Iran is fascinating. They have one of the driest deserts I-ve seen a few hours away from one of the most lush and green hillsides rivaling that of Ireland.
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Iran is fascinating. They have one of the driest deserts I-ve seen a few hours away from one of the most lush and green hillsides rivaling that of Ireland.
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reallifelore
An ancient nation with a fantastic cultural heritage and fantastic diversity in terms of both ethnicity and climate. A big big love for Iran
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An ancient nation with a fantastic cultural heritage and fantastic diversity in terms of both ethnicity and climate. A big big love for Iran
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reallifelore
I've heard the opposite opinion that Iranian mountainous landscape provides it with the domination over the plain thus defenseless Iraq
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I've heard the opposite opinion that Iranian mountainous landscape provides it with the domination over the plain thus defenseless Iraq
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-ameyuriringo1492
I Agree on somethings but in my opinion iran has one of the best geography bec u can have snow and beeches in it in the same time
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I Agree on somethings but in my opinion iran has one of the best geography bec u can have snow and beeches in it in the same time
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-i_likemen5614
4: 36 but Persia/Iran was able to conquer Afghanistan multiple times. Same with parts of Pakistan (though usually west of the Indus)
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4: 36 but Persia/Iran was able to conquer Afghanistan multiple times. Same with parts of Pakistan (though usually west of the Indus)
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reallifelore
Love from Iran to people of the world, you are all welcome to come and see our beautiful country. There is something for everyone.
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Love from Iran to people of the world, you are all welcome to come and see our beautiful country. There is something for everyone.
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-user-cm6im7bm4w
Iran and afghanistan full of mountain country and iran, afqhansitan and tajkkstan persian language and parsian country
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Iran and afghanistan full of mountain country and iran, afqhansitan and tajkkstan persian language and parsian country
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-sooshaint3729
Iran is like a crossroads from west to east and from north to south, this is the reason for the west's enmity with Iran
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Iran is like a crossroads from west to east and from north to south, this is the reason for the west's enmity with Iran
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-stanleywh9796
Why Northern America geography is so good? Or else the Native American will not be massacre and genocide by barbarian
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Why Northern America geography is so good? Or else the Native American will not be massacre and genocide by barbarian
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-shadowboy8881
As an iranian the middl and southern parts are so hot but the north parts near the caspian sea is actually very nice
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As an iranian the middl and southern parts are so hot but the north parts near the caspian sea is actually very nice
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-A1A2A3L
Actually Irans geography is very good specially in ancient times even Roman empire couldn't make pass the zagros mountain.
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Actually Irans geography is very good specially in ancient times even Roman empire couldn't make pass the zagros mountain.
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reallifelore
persia wanted to be close to rome this is why they always thought west! there is nothing but barbarians in the east
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persia wanted to be close to rome this is why they always thought west! there is nothing but barbarians in the east
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-user-je3mc3ss8e
The unique geography, wonderful people and enriched culture!
What else a country in the world could have?
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The unique geography, wonderful people and enriched culture!
What else a country in the world could have?
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-anuragtumane5227
Iran is mostly having a desert as its landform. However, the country has history dating thousands of years.
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Iran is mostly having a desert as its landform. However, the country has history dating thousands of years.
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-alizamani1196
It doesn't suck at all tho
Iran has a breathtaking landscape from desert to mountains and snowy lands IMAO
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It doesn't suck at all tho
Iran has a breathtaking landscape from desert to mountains and snowy lands IMAO
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-gortdinglenut1091
Sucks? It's actually one of the best in wars. It can easily prevent attacks because of the mountains.
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Sucks? It's actually one of the best in wars. It can easily prevent attacks because of the mountains.
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