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No. Iraq used to be called Mesopotamia. It is Iran that used to be Persia.

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What middle eastern country by iraq used to be called persia?

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Is Iran a Middle Eastern country that lies between Iraq and Afghanistan that used to be called Persia?

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When did Persia change its name to Iraq?

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What is the ancient country for modern Iraq and Iran?

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