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Noor Pahlavi
Born	(1992-04-03) 3 April 1992 Washington, D.C., United States
House	Pahlavi
Father	Reza Pahlavi, Crown Prince of Iran
Mother	Yasmine Etemad-Amini
Alma mater	Georgetown University Columbia Business School

Princess Noor Pahlavi (Persian: نور پهلوی, born April 3, 1992) is an Iranian-American socialite, model, investor relations specialist, and advocate for human rights and Iranian cultural heritage. She is the eldest daughter of Reza Pahlavi, the former Crown Prince of Iran, and Yasmine Etemad-Amini. Born in exile in Washington, D.C., she is the first immediate member of the Pahlavi dynasty to be born outside Iran, following the Iranian Revolution of 1979, which led to the overthrow of the monarchy and the exile of her family. Noor has gained recognition for her advocacy for democracy, gender equality, and the promotion of Iranian culture, as well as her professional work in investor relations and her presence in New York’s social scene.

Early life and education

Noor Zahra Pahlavi was born on April 3, 1992, in Washington, D.C., to Reza Pahlavi, the eldest son of Mohammad Reza Shah, the last Shah of Iran, and Farah Diba, the former Empress of Iran, and his wife, Yasmine Etemad-Amini, an Iranian-American lawyer. Her birth marked a significant moment for the Pahlavi dynasty, as she was the first immediate family member born outside Iran after the family’s exile following the 1979 Iranian Revolution. She has two younger sisters, Princess Iman Pahlavi (born 1993) and Princess Farah Pahlavi (born 2004).

Raised in Potomac, Maryland, Noor attended The Bullis School, graduating in 2010. She pursued higher education at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology in 2014, and completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Columbia Business School in New York City in 2020. During her time at Georgetown, she volunteered at The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, reflecting an early commitment to social causes.

Noor was raised with a strong connection to her Iranian heritage, influenced by her grandmother, Empress Farah Pahlavi, who emphasized the importance of Iranian culture, art, and history. Her parents ensured she and her sisters remained tied to their roots despite never visiting Iran, though Noor has faced criticism on social media for perceived disconnection from Iranian culture. She has refuted these claims, stating her family has done all it could to keep Iran’s memory alive in her heart.

Career

Investor relations and professional work

Noor Pahlavi has built a career in investor relations and strategic communications, with a focus on healthcare and real estate. She currently works as an investor relations specialist at Argot Partners LLC, a strategic communications firm in New York. Previously, she served as the director of fundraising and investor relations for a commercial real estate firm and as an adviser for Acumen, a global non-profit impact investment fund, contributing to initiatives aimed at addressing poverty and promoting sustainable development.

Modeling and media

Noor has pursued modeling, appearing in publications such as Harper’s Bazaar Arabia and serving as the cover girl for Marie Claire Indonesia in June 2017. She has modeled for the clothing brand MISA Los Angeles and graced the cover of Tehran Magazine in 2017. Her Instagram account, with over 270,000 followers as of 2017, serves as a platform for showcasing her personal style and advocacy efforts. Her fashion choices, described as “elegant with a bit of downtown flair,” are influenced by her grandmother, Empress Farah Pahlavi, and her mother, Yasmine Pahlavi, blending couture with Persian motifs.

Advocacy and public role

Noor Pahlavi has used her platform to advocate for democracy, human rights, and the preservation of Iranian culture. She has been vocal about the challenges faced by Iranians under the Islamic Republic, particularly women, who face economic hardship, social oppression, and legal discrimination. In a 2024 interview, she highlighted the lack of protections for women against gender-based violence, noting that women’s testimony in Iranian courts is worth half that of men and that the legal marriage age allows girls as young as 13 to marry with permission. Her advocacy focuses on gender equality, access to healthcare, and empowering marginalized communities, inspired by her family’s legacy of civic duty. She has supported the 2022–2023 Mahsa Amini protests, calling for systemic change and greater freedoms, aligning with the historical struggle of Iranian women from the Constitutional Revolution to the present.

She works with organizations that empower oppressed women, emphasizing resilience and social equity. Her advocacy extends to raising awareness about breast cancer and women’s health, inspired by her mother’s public discussion of her double mastectomy. In 2021, she attended a Hamptons dinner supporting LGBTQIA+ Jewish communities, reflecting her commitment to inclusivity. Noor promotes Iranian culture through artistic and educational initiatives, acting as a cultural ambassador for the Iranian diaspora. She aims to highlight Iran’s history, art, and traditions, countering negative stereotypes, often through her writings on Medium.com in English and Persian. She has expressed support for a democratic and secular Iran, aligning with her father’s vision for a government that respects human rights and allows Iranians to determine their future, as seen in his 2024 call to designate the IRGC as a terrorist group.

Legacy and public perception

Princess Noor Pahlavi, the eldest daughter of Reza Pahlavi, the former Crown Prince of Iran, embodies a modern extension of the Pahlavi dynasty’s legacy while navigating the complexities of exile and contemporary Iranian politics. Her efforts in cultural preservation, human rights advocacy, and professional pursuits have shaped her public image, particularly within the Iranian diaspora. Her legacy reflects a balance between honoring her royal heritage and advocating for a democratic, inclusive Iran, though her political role remains a subject of polarized debate.

Cultural preservation

Noor actively promotes Iranian culture, focusing on its art, literature, and historical contributions. Guided by her grandmother, Empress Farah Pahlavi, she supports initiatives to preserve Persian heritage and shares it through her social media platform, which had over 270,000 Instagram followers as of 2017. Her work counters negative stereotypes about Iran, fostering cultural pride among the diaspora and earning praise for highlighting Iran’s global cultural significance.

Human rights advocacy

Noor is a vocal advocate for democracy, gender equality, and human rights in Iran. She supported the 2022–2023 Mahsa Amini protests, calling for systemic change and greater freedoms, particularly for women. In a September 2024 interview with the Ruderman Family Foundation’s All About Change podcast, she discussed the resilience of Iranian women and her commitment to improving healthcare access and gender equality. Her advocacy extends to supporting organizations that empower oppressed communities, resonating with activists but drawing criticism from supporters of Iran’s Islamic Republic.

Political role and debate

Noor Pahlavi’s potential as a political figure within the Pahlavi dynasty has sparked significant discussion, particularly among monarchists and the Iranian diaspora. As the eldest child of Reza Pahlavi, who advocates for a secular, democratic Iran, Noor is viewed by some as a possible successor to his leadership role, potentially as a symbolic figurehead in a restored constitutional monarchy. Her education—a BA in Psychology from Georgetown University (2014) and an MBA from Columbia Business School (2020)—and her professional experience in strategic communications bolster her credibility as a modern, articulate advocate. Her fluency in Persian and English, along with reported proficiency in Arabic and Italian, enhances her ability to engage diverse audiences.

Noor has expressed support for her father’s vision of a democratic Iran, emphasizing free elections and a separation of religion and state. In 2025, her advocacy complemented her father’s leadership at the Munich Convergence Summit, where Reza Pahlavi called for free elections and predicted the Islamic Republic’s collapse, aligning with Noor’s vision for a democratic Iran. In April 2025, she spoke at a conference in Washington, D.C., where she highlighted the need for universal healthcare access in Iran, drawing on her observations of the U.S. healthcare system. These remarks, shared on X, sparked discussions about her alignment with progressive values, though she has not explicitly endorsed any political ideology. She has contributed articles to The Independent Persian, writing in both English and Persian about political issues, including women’s rights and environmental concerns in Iran, often referencing her grandmother, Empress Farah Pahlavi. In October 2024, she warned on the All About Change podcast that Iran’s regime poses a global threat, stating, “They view America as the devil, and they’ll do whatever they can to infiltrate it,” in response to Iran’s missile attacks on Israel. Her advocacy aligns with her father’s campaign for a democratic Iran, as seen in Reza Pahlavi’s 2024 essay in The Daily Telegraph, where he urged the UK to designate the IRGC as a terrorist organization for its role in suppressing protests and funding terrorism.

Her political activities include public statements and media appearances advocating for change in Iran. She has engaged with the Iranian diaspora through events like a 2021 Hamptons dinner supporting LGBTQIA+ Jewish communities, reflecting her broader advocacy for inclusivity. However, some critics argue these activities reflect a Westernized perspective, potentially distancing her from Iran’s domestic realities. On X, some users have questioned her Persian fluency, though she actively writes and speaks in Persian, as evidenced by her Medium.com contributions.

The debate over Noor’s political role centers on her status within the Pahlavi dynasty and its relevance in modern Iran. Monarchist supporters, particularly on platforms like Reddit, view her as a potential “Queen of Queens,” citing her family’s historical contributions to Iran’s modernization, such as infrastructure development and educational reforms under Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. A 2022 Reddit post described her as the “official second in line to the throne,” reflecting enthusiasm among some monarchists. However, the Pahlavi dynasty’s succession traditionally follows male-preference primogeniture, which could prioritize a male heir over Noor. A 2022 interview with Empress Farah Pahlavi suggested flexibility in succession rules if the monarchy were restored, prompting speculation about Noor’s potential role as a female heir, though this claim was deemed legally inaccurate under the 1906 Persian Constitution’s male-only succession provisions.

Critics, including republicans and supporters of the Islamic Republic, challenge the Pahlavi dynasty’s legitimacy. They argue that the dynasty’s brief rule (1925–1979) and its association with political repression and Western influence—particularly following the 1953 coup orchestrated by the U.S. and UK to restore Mohammad Reza Pahlavi’s power—undermine its claim to leadership. Critics, including some Iranian reformists, argue that Noor’s association with her father’s controversial 2023 petition to lead the opposition undermines grassroots movements, with Persian-language media like Manoto and Iran International amplifying her visibility amid accusations of foreign funding. On X, some users dismiss Noor’s political aspirations, citing her American upbringing as evidence of disconnection from Iran’s socio-political landscape. Iranian reformists view her family’s monarchist ambitions as a distraction from grassroots movements, as noted in a 2023 French Wikipedia entry about Reza Pahlavi’s controversial role in protest movements.

Noor’s political significance is further complicated by the polarized reception of the Pahlavi dynasty. Media outlets like Manoto and Iran International, which are supportive of the Pahlavi family, amplify her visibility, but critics highlight their foreign funding, including alleged Saudi ties, as evidence of external influence. Reza Pahlavi’s 2023 petition to represent Iranian protesters internationally faced mixed reactions, with some praising his leadership and others arguing it undermined local movements—a dynamic that affects Noor’s political positioning. Despite these challenges, her youth, education, and advocacy make her a compelling figure for those envisioning a post-Islamic Republic Iran, whether monarchist or republican.

Public image

Noor’s professional work in investor relations, modeling for brands like MISA, and features in Harper’s Bazaar Arabia and Cosmopolitan Indonesia have established her as a glamorous, modern royal. Her style, blending Persian and Western influences, appeals to younger audiences, but her privileged lifestyle draws criticism from those who see it as out of touch with ordinary Iranians. Her poised demeanor and multilingual advocacy have earned her admiration as a thoughtful voice for change, navigating the tension between her royal heritage and her American upbringing.

Personal life

Noor resides in New York City, where she is active in social and professional circles. She is fluent in English and Persian, with some sources reporting proficiency in Arabic and Italian. Her lifestyle reflects a blend of royal heritage and cosmopolitan identity, evident in her fashion and public appearances. She maintains close ties with her family, particularly her parents and grandmother, Empress Farah Pahlavi, who has been a guiding figure in her cultural and advocacy work.

Unverified claims about her personal life, such as alleged marriages, have surfaced in speculative narratives but lack credible evidence and are not recognized in reliable accounts.

External Links

• Noor Pahlavi’s LinkedIn Profile
• The Pahlavi Dynasty: Princess Noor Pahlavi
• Ruderman Family Foundation Podcast: Princess Noor Pahlavi

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Bowling Abdo (Persian: بولینگ عبده, romanized: Buling Abdeh) was a prominent recreational and sporting complex in Tehran, Iran, established in 1956 by Iranian sportsman and entrepreneur Ali Abdo. Located along the Old Shemiran Road, the facility was a pioneering venue for modern leisure activities, particularly bowling, and played a significant role in Iran’s pre-revolutionary cultural and sporting landscape. Operated by the CRC Company, Bowling Abdo was a hub for Tehran’s elite until its confiscation following the 1979 Islamic Revolution, after which it was renamed the Shahid Chamran Cultural-Sports Complex.

History

Establishment

Bowling Abdo was founded in 1956 as a flagship project of the CRC Company, a private limited company established by Ali Abdo, with key shareholders including Fatemeh Pahlavi, a member of the Pahlavi royal family, and Mohammad Amir Khatami, commander of the Iranian Air Force. The complex, spanning approximately 20,000 square meters, was located on the Old Shemiran Road in northern Tehran, an area known for its affluent neighborhoods.

Ali Abdo, a former professional boxer and sports administrator who studied physical education in the United States, envisioned Bowling Abdo as a modern recreational center inspired by Western models. The facility introduced bowling to Iran, a novel activity at the time, and featured automated pin-setting machines, making it one of the country’s most advanced leisure venues.^[3]

Operations and Cultural Impact

Bowling Abdo served as a social and recreational hub for Tehran’s upper and middle classes, including professionals, expatriates, and affluent families. The complex was renowned for its modern design and bowling alleys, though it included additional amenities that catered to a diverse clientele.^[4] Its prominence reflected Iran’s rapid modernization under the Pahlavi dynasty, during which urban centers like Tehran embraced global trends in entertainment and leisure.

The facility also played a financial role in supporting Abdo’s other ventures, notably the Persepolis Football Club, founded in 1963. Revenue from Bowling Abdo helped fund the club’s operations, contributing to its growth as one of Iran’s most successful and popular sports teams.^[5]

Challenges and Controversies

Bowling Abdo faced significant challenges during its operation. In 1977, a fire caused extensive damage to the complex, leading to a financial dispute between Ali Abdo and Fatemeh Pahlavi, who reportedly received the insurance payout.^[6] This incident strained relations among CRC’s shareholders and highlighted underlying tensions within the company.

Additionally, Abdo’s rivalry with Azar Ebtehaj, the owner of Bowling Vanak and a member of the Iranian parliament, led to conflict. Abdo leveraged his political connections to close Ebtehaj’s competing facility, prompting retaliation. This rivalry culminated in an attack on Abdo by two assailants with knives on Mofatteh Street in Tehran. Abdo survived after receiving treatment at Hashtroodi Hospital, and one attacker was apprehended.^[7]

Renaming and Ownership Changes Post-Revolution

Following the 1979 Islamic Revolution, the assets of the CRC Company, including Bowling Abdo, were confiscated by the Mostazafan Foundation, a state-affiliated organization tasked with managing properties associated with the Pahlavi regime.^[8] The complex was renamed the Shahid Chamran Cultural-Sports Complex in honor of Mostafa Chamran, a prominent revolutionary figure and martyr of the Iran-Iraq War. This renaming reflected the Islamic Republic’s efforts to reframe institutions linked to the Pahlavi era in alignment with revolutionary values.^[9]

The ownership transfer marked a significant shift in the complex’s purpose and accessibility. While Bowling Abdo had primarily served Tehran’s elite, the Shahid Chamran Complex was repurposed as a public facility, emphasizing community sports and cultural activities. The Mostazafan Foundation oversaw its operations, integrating it into the broader network of state-managed recreational centers. The original bowling alleys and modern leisure infrastructure were either modified or phased out, with the facility focusing on more inclusive sporting programs.^[10]

Ali Abdo, who fled Iran in 1978, died in Los Angeles in 1980, leaving no immediate heirs to contest the confiscation. In 2018, his son, Salar Abdoh, announced intentions to pursue legal action through international bodies, including FIFA, to reclaim ownership of Persepolis and related assets, including the legacy of Bowling Abdo. As of 2025, these efforts have not resulted in any significant changes to the complex’s ownership or status.^[11]

Architecture and Facilities

Bowling Abdo was designed as a modern recreational complex, reflecting mid-20th century architectural trends in urban leisure facilities. While detailed architectural plans are not publicly available, the complex was noted for its sleek, functional design, which drew inspiration from American bowling alleys and sports centers of the 1950s.^[12] The facility occupied a 20,000-square-meter plot, providing ample space for multiple indoor and outdoor amenities.

Key Features

Bowling Alleys: The centerpiece of the complex was its bowling alleys, equipped with automated pin-setting machines, a technological innovation for Iran at the time. These alleys were designed to accommodate both competitive and recreational bowling, attracting a diverse clientele ranging from enthusiasts to casual visitors.^[3] Lounge and Dining Areas: The complex likely included a lounge or café area, typical of contemporary recreational centers, where visitors could relax and socialize. Such spaces were essential for catering to Tehran’s elite, who valued the social aspect of the venue.^[4] Additional Recreational Facilities: Although specific details are scarce, sources suggest the complex offered other sporting or leisure activities, potentially including billiards, table tennis, or gymnasium spaces, as was common in multi-purpose recreational centers of the era.^[12]

Architectural Significance

The design of Bowling Abdo was emblematic of Iran’s modernization efforts during the Pahlavi era, when Western architectural influences were increasingly adopted in urban planning. The use of modern materials, such as concrete and glass, and the emphasis on open, functional spaces aligned with global trends in recreational architecture.^[13] The complex’s prominence as a social hub underscored its role in shaping Tehran’s cosmopolitan identity, bridging traditional Iranian culture with global leisure trends.

Following the 1977 fire, parts of the complex were damaged, but the core structure remained intact until its repurposing after the revolution. The post-revolutionary transformation into the Shahid Chamran Complex involved modifications to the interior layout, with the bowling alleys largely replaced by facilities suited for public sports programs.^[10]

Legacy

Bowling Abdo remains a significant landmark in Iran’s pre-revolutionary history, symbolizing the country’s brief engagement with globalized leisure culture. As one of the first venues to introduce bowling to Iran, it paved the way for similar recreational facilities. Its financial support for Persepolis underscores its broader impact on Iranian sports.

The complex also reflects the socio-political dynamics of the Pahlavi era, where modern amenities were often exclusive to the elite. Its confiscation and renaming after the revolution highlight the broader rejection of Pahlavi-era institutions, while its transformation into a public facility suggests continuity in its recreational purpose. Today, the Shahid Chamran Complex continues to serve as a community sports venue, preserving the site’s sporting heritage in a new context.

See Also

• Persepolis F.C.
• Ali Abdo
• Pahlavi dynasty
• Mostazafan Foundation

References

"History of Persepolis". Tarafdari (in Persian). Retrieved 20 April 2025. "Bowling Abdo and Its Role in Tehran's Leisure Culture". Jam Takht Jamshid (in Persian). Retrieved 20 April 2025. "Persepolis Football Club: Founding and Early Years". Wikipedia (Persian) (in Persian). Retrieved 20 April 2025. "Ali Abdo and the Fire at Bowling Abdo". Tana (in Persian). Retrieved 20 April 2025. "Controversies Surrounding Ali Abdo". Tarafdari (in Persian). Retrieved 20 April 2025. "Mostazafan Foundation and Confiscation of Pahlavi Assets". Wikipedia (Persian) (in Persian). Retrieved 20 April 2025. "Shahid Chamran Complex: Post-Revolutionary Transformation". Tana (in Persian). Retrieved 20 April 2025. "Public Sports Facilities in Post-Revolutionary Iran". Jam Takht Jamshid (in Persian). Retrieved 20 April 2025. "Salar Abdo Seeks to Reclaim Persepolis". Tarafdari (in Persian). 2018. Retrieved 20 April 2025. "Recreational Architecture in Pre-Revolutionary Iran". Jam Takht Jamshid (in Persian). Retrieved 20 April 2025. Unknown (2005). Modern Architecture in Iran: The Pahlavi Era (in Persian). Tehran University Press. ISBN Unknown. Retrieved 20 April 2025. {{cite book}}: Check |isbn= value: invalid character (help)

External Links

• Persepolis F.C. Official Website
• Mostazafan Foundation

Most successful coaches

Rank	Head coach	Matches	Win	Draw	Lost	GF	GA	Points
1	Ali Parvin	35	18	12	5	60	21	66
2	Branko Ivanković	37	16	10	11	44	41	58
3	Yahya Golmohammadi	18	11	2	5	38	16	35
4	Stanko Poklepović	9	5	1	3	17	12	16
5	Mustafa Denizli	7	3	2	2	14	8	11
6	Ivica Matković	7	3	2	2	6	7	11
7	Nelo Vingada	6	3	1	2	8	8	10
8	Parviz Dehdari	4	2	1	1	8	3	7
9	Hamid Derakhshan	3	2	0	1	4	3	6
10	Ali Daei	6	1	2	3	6	11	5
11	Mohammad Panjali	4	1	1	2	4	5	4

Persian Gulf Pro League Serving Time

Name	Nat.	Date of birth	Club	Appointed	Time as manager	Source
Yahya Golmohammadi		March 19, 1971	Persepolis	January 13, 2020	6 years, 149 days
Faraz Kamalvand		July 27, 1975	Gostaresh	October 3, 2014	11 years, 251 days
Branko Ivanković		February 28, 1954	Persepolis	April 6, 2015	11 years, 66 days
Mohammad Reza Mohajeri		December 10, 1964	Padideh	July 5, 2015	10 years, 341 days
Farhad Kazemi		July 2, 1959	Siah Jamegan	September 28, 2015	10 years, 256 days
Amir Ghalenoei		November 21, 1963	Tractor Sazi	December 9, 2015	10 years, 184 days
Nader Dastneshan		May 24, 1960	Sanat Naft	December 31, 2015	10 years, 162 days
Rasoul Khatibi		September 22, 1978	Machine Sazi	January 1, 2016	10 years, 161 days
Abdollah Veisi		March 22, 1971	Sepahan	May 23, 2016	10 years, 19 days
Sirous Pourmousavi		March 27, 1971	Esteghlal Khuzestan	May 25, 2016	10 years, 17 days
Hossein Faraki		March 22, 1957	Saipa	May 25, 2016	10 years, 17 days
Naeim Saadavi		June 16, 1969	Foolad	May 25, 2016	10 years, 17 days
Majid Jalali		September 5, 1956	Paykan	May 25, 2016	10 years, 17 days
Alireza Mansourian		December 2, 1971	Esteghlal	June 01, 2016	10 years, 10 days
Samad Marfavi		May 18, 1964	Saba Qom	July 3, 2016	9 years, 343 days
Ali Daei		March 21, 1969	Naft Tehran	July 5, 2016	9 years, 341 days

Notes

‡ indicates player-manager

Clubs (2021–22)

Aluminium

Gol Gohar

Mes Rafsanjan

Sepahan
Zob Ahan

Esteghlal Ahvaz
Esteghlal Khuzestan
Foolad

Aboomoslem
Shahr Khodro
Payam
Siah Jamegan

Sanat Naft

Naft MIS

Nassaji

Gostaresh Foulad
Machine Sazi
Shahrdari Tabriz
Tractor

Bargh
Fajr Sepasi

Saba

Malavan

Mes Kerman

Damash
Sepidrood

PAS Hamedan

Shahin Bushehr

Pars Jonoubi Jam

Shamoushak

Aluminium Hormozgan

Mes Sarcheshmeh

Shirin Faraz

Shahid Ghandi

Gahar

Greater Tehran

Greater Tehran teams:
Esteghlal
Havadar
Naft
PAS
Paykan
Persepolis
Rah Ahan
Saipa
Steel Azin

Locations of all 44 current and former Persian Gulf Pro League teams

All-time Pro League table

Pos.	Club	Seasons	Matches Played	Wins	Draws	Losses	GF	GA	Goal Difference	Points	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	6th	7th	T4	T7	Debut	Since/Last App.	Relegated	Best Pos.
1	Persepolis	24	732	370	222	140	1046	637	+409	1332	9	3	3	3	2	—	1	18	21	2001–02	2001–02	—	1st
2	Esteghlal			364	235	133	1065	635	+430	1327	4	6	8	1	1	1	—	19	21			—	1st
3	Sepahan			328	222	152	1024	641	+383	1206	5	4	3	2	3	1	1	14	19			—	1st
4	Zob Ahan			259	239	204	817	710	+107	1016	—	4	1	3	1	6		8	16			—	2nd
5	Foolad	22	668	248	231	189	739	666	+73	975	2	—	3	1	2	2	4	6	14		2008–09	1	1st
6	Tractor	16	492	207	158	127	632	485	+147	779	—	3	1	5	2	1	1	9	13		2009-10	1	2nd
7	Saipa	20	612	186	217	209	660	701	−41	775	1	—	1	1	—	1	2	3	6		2020–21	1	1st
8	Paykan	19	578	162	188	228	572	694	−122	647	—	—	—	—	1	2	5	—	8		2016–17	4	5th
9	Saba Qom/Saba Battery	13	414	128	159	127	468	459	+9	543	—	—	1	2	—	2	1	3	6	2004–05	2016–17	1	3rd
10	Malavan	15	466	126	157	183	424	542	−118	535	—	—	—	—	—	1	2	—	3	2001–02	2022–23	2	7th
11	Rah Ahan	11	354	119	114	121	432	422	10	471	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		2015–16	1	8th
12	Fajr Sepasi	13	398	103	146	149	357	434	−77	455	—	—	—	1	—	—	—	1	1		2021–22	2	4th
13	Sanat Naft	12	372	102	114	156	371	478	−107	420	—	—	—	—	—	—	1	—	1	2002–03	2016–17	3	7th
14	Mes Kerman	9	294	89	109	96	332	329	+3	376	—	—	1	—	—	1		1	3	2006–07	2022–23	1	3rd
15	Naft Tehran	8	252	91	88	73	286	258	+28	361	—	—	2	—	3	—	—	2	5	2010–11	2017–18		3rd
16	Aboomoslem	9	270	83	90	97	296	304	−8	339	—	—	—	1	2	1	—	1	4	2001–02	2009–10		4th
17	Esteghlal Ahvaz		274	80	78	116	327	402	−75	318	—	1	—	—	1	—	—		2	2002–03	2015–16	2	2nd
18	Shahr Khodro	8	240	74	80	86	218	245	−27	302	—	—	—	1	—	1	—		2	2014–15	2021–22	1	4th
19	PAS Tehran	6	168	72	59	37	263	181	+82	275	1	2	—		—		—	4	5	2001–02	2006–07	—	1st
20	Bargh	8	236	60	78	98	252	335	−83	258	—	—	—	—	—	—	1	—	1		2008–09	1	7th
21	Damash/Pegah/Esteghlal Rasht	8	248	56	81	111	227	344	−117	249	—	—	—	—	—	—		—			2013–14	4	7th
22	Esteghlal Khuzestan	6	180	45	68	67	174	220	−46	203	1	—	—	—	—	—	1	1	2	2013–14	2023–24	1	1st
23	Gostaresh Foolad	5	150	39	60	51	147	161	−14	177	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—		2017–18	—	8th
24	Gol Gohar	4	120	45	39	36	137	130	+73	174	—	—	—	1	1	1	—	1	3	2019–20	2019–20	—	4th
25	Nassaji	5	150	35	61	54	136	174	−38	166	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	2018–19	2018–19	—	9th
26	PAS Hamedan	4	136	38	48	50	143	165	−22	162	—	—	—	—	1	—	—	—	1	2007–08	2010–11	1	5th
27	Naft Masjed Soleyman	6	180	27	75	78	116	216	−100	156	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	2014–15	2022–23		8th
28	Mes Rafsanjan	3	90	33	31	26	92	74	+18	130	—	—	—	—	1	1	—	—	2	2020–21	2020–21	—	5th
29	Shahin Bushehr	4	132	27	48	57	124	175	−51	129	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	2009–10	2019–20	2	13th
30	Aluminium Arak	3	90	23	45	22	65	71	−6	114	—	—	—	—	—	—	2	—	2	2020–21	2020–21	—	8th
31	Pars Jonoubi Jam			22	38	30	82	87	−5	104	—	—	—	—	1	—	—	—	1	2017–18	2019–20	1	5th
32	Machine Sazi	4	120	17	39	64	84	163	−79	90	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	2016–17	2020–21	2	11th
33	Steel Azin	2	68	19	23	26	85	112	−27	80	—	—	—	—	1	—	—	—	1	2009–10	2010–11	1	5th
34	Shamoushak	3	86	16	26	44	66	118	−52	74	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	2003–04	2005–06		14th
35	Siah Jamegan	3	90	15	27	48	64	117	−53	72	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	2015–16	2017–18		13th
36	Shahrdari Tabriz	2	68	14	29	25	79	98	−19	71	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	2010–11	2011–12		12th
37	Havadar		60	15	22	23	42	25	−17	67	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	2021–22	2021–22	—	11th
38	Sepidrood			11	17	32	48	92	−44	50	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	2017–18	2018–19	1	13th
39	Shams Azar	1	30	11	9	10	35	35	0	42	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	2023–24	2023–24		7th
40	Aluminium Hormozgan		34	7	14	13	26	40	−14	35	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	2012-13	2012–13		15th
41	Payam		34	9	8	17	33	52	−19	35	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	2008–09	2008–09		16th
42	Mes Sarcheshmeh		34	5	9	20	23	54	−31	24	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	2011–12	2011–12		18th
43	Shirin Faraz		34	3	12	19	25	59	−34	21	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	2007–08	2007–08
44	Shahid Ghandi		30	4	7	19	21	43	−22	19	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	2005–06	2005–06		16th
45	Gahar Zagros		34	3	10	21	24	59	−35	19	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	2012–13	2012–13		18th

	2023–24 Persian Gulf Pro League
	2023–24 Azadegan League
	Lower leagues
	Defunct teams
	Founding members

Source: iplstats.com
Notes:
Only league matches; play-offs are not included in the all-time table.

FIFA World Ranking history

In August 1993, FIFA began monthly rankings of every national team in the world. Below, their past ranks are in bold. Inside the parenthesis are the total number of points awarded through FIFA World Rankings' point system, which is used to rank the teams. FIFA has twice changed their point system, once in January 1999 and again in June 2006, indicated by background colors.

  Highest ranking   Lowest ranking     1st in Asia     2nd in Asia     3rd in Asia

YR/M	January	February	March	April	May	June	July	August	September	October	November	December
1993	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	54 (31)	58 (30)	59 (30)	58 (31)	59 (30)
1994	--	57 (30)	59 (30)	59 (30)	57 (30	58 (29)	63 (24)	--	63 (24)	64 (27)	73 (25)	75 (25)
1995	--	79 (24)	--	80 (24)	83 (23)	84 (23)	86 (23)	89 (22)	63 (24)	106 (17)	106 (17)	108 (17)
1996	111 (16)	115 (16)	--	118 (15)	122 (14)	--	57 (35)	64 (34)	66 (34)	71 (33)	77 (33)	83 (33)
1997	--	81 (33)	--	87 (32)	73 (36)	56 (42)	57 (43)	60 (43)	53 (44)	49 (45)	50 (45)	46 (47)
1998	--	47 (47)	45 (47)	46 (47)	42 (47)	--	37 (48)	38 (48)	38 (48)	44 (45)	44 (46)	27 (53)
1999	47 (530)	23 (603)	23 (603)	24 (600)	24 (596)	31 (592)	30 (594)	21 (623)	20 (621)	22 (621)	21 (623)	22 (620)
2000	22 (619)	22 (628)	20 (637)	18 (638)	19 (635)	19 (634)	20 (639)	21 (627)	19 (646)	18 (648)	18 (648)	16 (657)
2001	16 (657)	16 (657)	18 (655)	18 (659)	15 (666)	17 (665)	16 (672)	16 (670)	19 (660)	19 (670)	21 (666)	24 (662)
2002	24 (662)	13 (696)	13 (702)	13 (694)	13 (690)	--	11 (712)	10 (714)	8 (720)	10 (719)	9 (720)	10 (723)
2003	10 (723)	10 (721)	10 (723)	10 (719)	10 (715)	9 (717)	9 (731)	9 (731)	11 (731)	12 (731)	12 (732)	11 (732)
2004	11 (732)	11 (729)	12 (725)	11 (722)	8 (724)	9 (724)	7 (735)	T-10 (719)	10 (717)	11 (717)	11 (728)	11 (726)
2005	20 (695)	20 (693)	20 (689)	19 (701)	18 (699)	17 (711)	15 (711)	15 (708)	18 (702)	21 (699)	19 (702)	19 (703)
2006	19 (703)	22 (702)	19 (705)	22 (692)	23 (686)	--	47 (624)	45 (639)	43 (658)	43 (670)	38 (716)	38 (716)
2007	37 (720)	32 (720)	34 (705)	42 (673)	41 (673)	47 (623)	46 (666)	44 (692)	40 (685)	38 (703)	40 (673)	41 (677)
2008	41 (663)	39 (656)	41 (645)	51 (599)	51 (599)	48 (603)	37 (689)	45 (643)	46 (614)	48 (619)	44 (642)	43 (626)
2009	46 (613)	44 (623)	42 (619)	53 (582)	53 (582)	52 (587)	58 (559)	61 (534)	60 (541)	62 (518)	63 (518)	64 (508)
2010	--	63 (499)	67 (492)	63 (518)	60 (521)	61 (521)	64 (522)	65 (517)	57 (547)	61 (502)	64 (480)	66 (496)
2011	65 (493)	44 (574)	43 (577)	46 (578)	47 (578)	50 (581)	54 (564)	53 (559)	50 (576)	42 (626)	45 (616)	45 (616)
2012	44 (623)	47 (606)	51 (574)	51 (578)	52 (575)	45 (596)	50 (581)	48 (590)	54 (573)	58 (549)	44 (611)	59 (532)
2013	60 (537)	58 (543)	57 (540)	56 (538)	57 (538)	67 (506)	52 (596)	52 (601)	48 (633)	49 (613)	45 (650)	33 (720)
2014	34 (727)	38 (729)	42 (692)	37 (715)	37 (715)	43 (642)	49 (563)	48 (563)	44 (572)	51 (500)	56 (547)	51 (580)
2015	51 (588)	41 (700)

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This is a list of foreign heads of state, heads of government who have visited the Iran, which is classified by the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs as either a state visit, official visit, or working visit.

Scheduled future visits

Country	Guest	Title	Date
Sweden	Stefan Löfven	Prime Minister	February 11-12, 2017

Summary of visits

Country	Guest	Title	Date	Significance
• Islamic Republic of Iran (1979 – present) •
Hassan Rouhani Presidency (2013–present)
Afghanistan	Abdullah Abdullah	Chief Executive Officer	January 11, 2017	Funeral of Hashemi Rafsanjani
Indonesia	Joko Widodo	President	December 13-14, 2016
Slovenia	Borut Pahor		November 21-22, 2016
European Union	Federica Mogherini	High Representative	October 28-29, 2016
Bosnia and Herzegovina	Bakir Izetbegović	Chairmen of the Presidency	October 25, 2016
Finland	Sauli Niinistö	President	October 25–26, 2016
Venezuela	Nicolás Maduro		October 22, 2016
Bulgaria	Boyko Borissov	Prime Minister	July 11, 2016
India	Narendra Modi		May 22, 2016
Afghanistan	Ashraf Ghani	President
Croatia	Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović		May 17, 2016
South Korea	Park Geun-hye		May 1, 2016
South Africa	Jacob Zuma		April 24, 2016
Serbia	Tomislav Nikolić		April 17, 2016
European Union	Federica Mogherini	High Representative	April 16, 2016
Italy	Matteo Renzi	Prime Minister	April 12, 2016
Kazakhstan	Nursultan Nazarbayev	President	April 11, 2016
Vietnam	Trương Tấn Sang		March 13, 2016
Turkey	Ahmet Davutoğlu	Prime Minister	March 4, 2016
Switzerland	Johann Schneider-Ammann	President	February 26, 2016
Azerbaijan	Ilham Aliyev		February 23, 2016
Ghana	John Dramani Mahama		February 14, 2016
Greece	Alexis Tsipras	Prime Minister	February 7, 2016
China	Xi Jinping	President	January 22, 2016
Pakistan	Nawaz Sharif	Prime Minister	January 19, 2016
Afghanistan	Abdullah Abdullah	Chief Executive Officer	January 5, 2016
Hungary	Viktor Orbán	Prime Minister	December 1, 2015
Bolivia	Evo Morales	President	November 23, 2015	Third GECF summit
Russia	Vladimir Putin
Venezuela	Nicolás Maduro
Equatorial Guinea	Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo
Nigeria	Muhammadu Buhari
Algeria	Abdelmalek Sellal	Prime Minister
Azerbaijan	Ilham Aliyev	President
Egypt	Abdel Fattah el-Sisi
Kazakhstan	Karim Massimov	Prime Minister
Qatar	Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani	Emir
Trinidad and Tobago	Keith Rowley	Prime Minister
Iraq	Fuad Masum	President
Turkmenistan	Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow
European Union	Federica Mogherini	High Representative
OPEC	Abdallah Salem el-Badri	Secretary General
Austria	Heinz Fischer	President	September 8, 2015
Kyrgyzstan	Almazbek Atambayev		September 5, 2015
Iraq	Nouri al-Maliki	Prime Minister	August 16, 2015
	Fuad Masum	President	May 13, 2015
Afghanistan	Ashraf Ghani		April 19, 2015
Turkey	Recep Tayyip Erdoğan		April 7, 2015
Kuwait	Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah	Emir	June 1, 2014
European Union	Catherine Ashton	High Representative	March 9, 2014
Turkey	Recep Tayyip Erdoğan	Prime Minister	January 29–30, 2014
Afghanistan	Hamid Karzai	President	December 8, 2013
Oman	Qaboos bin Said al Said	Sultan	August 25, 2013
Afghanistan	Hamid Karzai	President	August 4, 2013	Inauguration of Hassan Rouhani
Armenia	Serzh Sargsyan
Guinea-Bissau	Manuel Serifo Nhamadjo
Kazakhstan	Nursultan Nazarbayev
Kuwait	Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Sabah	Prime Minister
Kyrgyzstan	Almazbek Atambayev	President
Lebanon	Michel Suleiman
North Korea	Kim Yong-Nam
Pakistan	Asif Ali Zardari
Qatar	Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani	Emir
Sri Lanka	Mahinda Rajapaksa	President
Swaziland	Barnabas Sibusiso Dlamini	Prime Minister
Syria	Wael Nader Al-Halqi
Tajikistan	Emomalii Rahmon	President
Togo	Faure Gnassingbé
Turkmenistan	Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow
Organisation of Islamic Cooperation	Ekmeleddin İhsanoğlu	Secretary-General
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Presidency (2005–2013)
Afghanistan	Hamid Karzai	President	August 26–31, 2012	16th Non-Aligned Summit
Bangladesh	Sheikh Hasina	Prime Minister
Benin	Yayi Boni	President
Bhutan	Jigme Thinley	Prime Minister
Burkina Faso	Blaise Compaoré	President
Cambodia	Hun Sen	Prime Minister
Central African Republic	François Bozizé	President
Djibouti	Ismail Omar Guelleh
Egypt	Mohamed Morsi
Gabon	Ali Bongo Ondimba
Guinea-Bissau	Manuel Serifo Nhamadjo
India	Manmohan Singh	Prime Minister
Iraq	Nouri al-Maliki
Lebanon	Michel Suleiman	President
Mauritania	Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz
Mongolia	Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj
Morocco	Abdelillah Benkirane	Prime Minister
Nepal	Baburam Bhattarai
North Korea	Kim Yong-nam	President
Pakistan	Asif Ali Zardari
Palestine	Mahmoud Abbas
Qatar	Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani	Emir
Senegal	Macky Sall	President
Sri Lanka	Mahinda Rajapaksa
Sudan	Omar al-Bashir
United Nations General Assembly	Nassir Abdulaziz Al-Nasser
United Nations	Ban Ki-moon	Secretary-General
Arab League	Nabil el-Araby
Organisation of Islamic Cooperation	Ekmeleddin İhsanoğlu
African Union	Yayi Boni	Chairperson
Syria	Wael Nader al-Halqi	Prime Minister
Turkmenistan	Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow	President
Uganda	Yoweri Museveni
Vietnam	Nguyen Tan Dung	Prime Minister
Zimbabwe	Robert Mugabe	President
Tajikistan	Emomali Rahmon
Turkey	Recep Tayyip Erdoğan	Prime Minister	March 27–28, 2012
Turkmenistan	Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow	President	March 27, 2011	2nd Norouz Festival
Iraq	Jalal Talabani
Tajikistan	Emomalii Rahmon
Afghanistan	Hamid Karzai
Armenia	Serzh Sargsyan
Bolivia	Evo Morales		October 25–28, 2010
Venezuela	Hugo Chavez		October 19–21, 2010
Algeria	Abdelaziz Bouteflika		May 15–17, 2010	14th G-15 summit
Brazil	Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
Senegal	Abdoulaye Wade
Sri Lanka	Mahinda Rajapaksa
Turkey	Recep Tayyip Erdogan	Prime Minister
Zimbabwe	Robert Mugabe	President
Turkmenistan	Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow		April 17–18, 2010	Conference on Disarmament and Non-Proliferation
Iraq	Jalal Talabani
Turkmenistan	Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow		March 27, 2010	1st Norouz Festival
Iraq	Jalal Talabani
Tajikistan	Emomalii Rahmon
Afghanistan	Hamid Karzai
Oman	Qaboos bin Said al Said	Sultan	October 5, 2009
Turkey	Abdullah Gül	President	March 10–11, 2009	10th summit of the ECO
Afghanistan	Hamid Karzai
Tajikistan	Emomalii Rahmon
Turkmenistan	Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow
Azerbaijan	Ilham Aliyev
Pakistan	Yousaf Raza Gillani	Prime Minister
Uzbekistan	Shavkat Mirziyoyev
Kazakhstan	Karim Massimov
Kyrgyzstan	Kurmanbek Bakiyev	President
Ecuador	Rafael Correa		December 6, 2008
Bolivia	Evo Morales		September 1, 2008
Russia	Vladimir Putin		October 16, 2007	2nd Caspian Summit
Azerbaijan	Ilham Aliyev
Kazakhstan	Nursultan Nazarbayev
Turkmenistan	Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow
Turkey	Recep Tayyip Erdoğan	Prime Minister	December 2–3, 2006
Mohammad Khatami Presidency (1997–2005)
Turkey	Recep Tayyip Erdoğan	Prime Minister	July 28–30, 2004
Indonesia	Megawati Sukarnoputri	President	February 18, 2004	D-8 4th Summit
Nigeria	Olusegun Obasanjo
Turkey	Ahmet Necdet Sezer
Malaysia	Abdullah Ahmad Badawi
Pakistan	Zafarullah Khan Jamali	Prime Minister
Bangladesh	Khaleda Zia
Austria	Thomas Klestil	President	January 24-27, 2004
China	Jiang Zemin		April 2001
Afghanistan	Burhanuddin Rabbani		June 10, 2000	ECO 6th Summit
Azerbaijan	Heydar Aliyev
Kyrgyzstan	Askar Akaev
Tajikistan	Emomali Rahmonov
Turkmenistan	Saparmurad Niyazov
Uzbekistan	Islam Karimov
Kazakhstan	Kassym-Jomart Tokayev	Prime Minister
Pakistan	Pervez Musharraf	Chief Executive
Austria	Thomas Klestil	President	September 1999
United Nations	Kofi Annan	Secretary-General	9-11 December, 1997	OIC 8th Summit
Palestinian Liberation Organization	Yasser Arafat	Chairman
Pakistan	Nawaz Sharif	Prime Minister
Lebanon	Rafic Hariri
Bangladesh	Sheikh Hasina
Morocco	Abdellatif Filali
Turkey	Süleyman Demirel	President
Lebanon	Elias Hrawi
Syria	Hafez al-Assad
Azerbaijan	Heydar Aliyev
Afghanistan	Burhanuddin Rabbani
Sudan	Omar al-Bashir
Senegal	Abdou Diouf
Yemen	Ali Abdullah Saleh
Mali	Alpha Oumar Konaré
Kuwait	Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah	Emir
Qatar	Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
Bosnia and Herzegovina	Alija Izetbegović	Chairmen of the Presidency
Morocco	Hassan II	King
Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani Presidency (1989–1997)
Pakistan	Nawaz Sharif	Prime Minister	February 16–17, 1992	1st ECO Summit
Turkey	Turgut Ozal	President
Azerbaijan	Ayaz Mutallibov
Turkmenistan	Saparmurat Niyazov
Romania	Nicolae Ceaușescu		December 18 – 20, 1989	State visit
Ali Khamenei Presidency (1981–1989)
Sudan	Sadiq al-Mahdi	Prime Minister	late 1986
United Nations	Kurt Waldheim	Secretary-General	January 5, 1980
• Interim Government of Iran (1979) •
Mehdi Bazargan Prime Ministership (1979)
Palestinian Liberation Organization	Yasser Arafat	Chairman	February 17, 1979
• Imperial State of Iran (1925–1979) •
Mohammad Reza Pahlavi Reign (1941–1979)
China	Hua Guofeng	Prime Minister	August 28, 1978
Israel	Menachem Begin		February 22, 1978
United States	Jimmy Carter	President	December 31, 1977 – January 1, 1978	Official visit
Jordan	Hussein	King
Israel	Yitzhak Rabin	Prime Minister	July 16, 1976
			August 16, 1975
Egypt	Anwar Sadat	President	April 23, 1975
United States	Richard Nixon		May 30–31, 1972	Official visit
West Germany	Willy Brandt	Chancellor	March 5, 1972
Australia	Paul Hasluck	Governor-General	October 12–16, 1971	2,500 year celebration of the Persian Empire
Ethiopia	Haile Selassie	Emperor
Denmark	Frederick IX	King
Belgium	Baudouin
Jordan	Hussein
Nepal	Mahendra
Norway	Olav V
Greece	Constantine II
Lesotho	Moshoeshoe II
Bahrain	Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa	Emir
Qatar	Ahmad bin Ali Al Thani
Kuwait	Sabah III Al-Salim Al-Sabah
Oman	Qaboos bin Said al Said	Sultan
Malaysia	Abdul Halim of Kedah	Yang di-Pertuan Agong
Luxembourg	Jean	Grand Duke
Sweden	Carl Gustaf	Crown Prince
Spain	Juan Carlos
United Arab Emirates	Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan	President
Canada	Roland Michener	Governor General
Yugoslavia	Josip Broz Tito	President
Soviet Union	Nikolai Podgorny
Austria	Franz Jonas
Bulgaria	Todor Zhivkov
Brazil	Emílio Garrastazu Médici
Finland	Urho Kekkonen
Turkey	Cevdet Sunay
Hungary	Pal Losonczi
Czechoslovakia	Ludvík Svoboda
Pakistan	Yahya Khan
Lebanon	Suleiman Franjieh
Liechtenstein	Franz Josef II	Prince
South Africa	Jacobus Johannes Fouché	President
Senegal	Leopold Sedar Senghor
India	V. V. Giri
Indonesia	Suharto
Mauritania	Moktar Ould Daddah
Monaco	Rainier III	Prince
Dahomey	Hubert Maga	President
Romania	Nicolae Ceauşescu
Zaire	Mobutu Sese Seko
Switzerland	Rudolf Gnägi
Swaziland	Makhosini Dlamini	Prime Minister
France	Jacques Chaban-Delmas
South Korea	Kim Jong-pil
Italy	Emilio Colombo
Holy See	Paul VI	Pope	November 251, 1970
United Nations	U Thant	Secretary-General	8 February 1968
Israel	Levi Eshkol	Prime Minister	June 19, 1966
Finland	Urho Kekkonen	President	February 11–12, 1965
Norway	Olav V	King	January 7–14, 1965
France	Charles de Gaulle	President	March 21, 1963	Official visit
Israel	David Ben-Gurion	Prime Minister	November 4, 1961
United Kingdom	Elizabeth II	Queen	2–6 March 1961
Pakistan	Ayub Khan	President	23 January 1961
			12 November 1960
Nepal	Mahendra	King	3-5 July 1960
Pakistan	Ayub Khan	President	27 April 1960
Jordan	Hussein	King	4-14 April 1960	Official visit
United States	Dwight D. Eisenhower	President	December 14, 1959	Addressed Iranian Parliament
Pakistan	Ayub Khan		20 November 1959
Turkey	Adnan Menderes	Prime Minister	17 November 1959
Pakistan	Ayub Khan	President	9-18 November 1959
Ras al-Khaimah	Saqr bin Mohammad Al Qasimi	Emir	5-25 October 1959
Ajman	Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi		1 October 1959
India	Jawaharlal Nehru	Prime Minister	18-22 September 1959
Dubai	Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum	Emir	2-17 September 1959
Jordan	Hussein	King	2 May 1959
Turkey	Celâl Bayar	President	24-26 September 1958
Kuwait	Abdullah Al-Salim Al-Sabah	Emir	2-11 August 1958
Pakistan	Iskander Mirza	President	18 July 1958
Iraq	Faisal II	King	18-28 October 1957
Italy	Giovanni Gronchi	President	7-12 September 1957
West Germany	Konrad Adenauer	Chancellor	28 March-2 April 1957
Pakistan	Iskander Mirza	President	31 October-11 November 1956
Lebanon	Camille Chamoun		17-25 October 1956
Indonesia	Sukarno		27 August 1956
Pakistan	Iskander Mirza		29 July 1956
Iraq	Nuri as-Said	Prime Minister	16 April 1956	CENTO Summit
Turkey	Adnan Menderes
United Nations	Dag Hammarskjöld	Secretary-General	26 January 1956
Turkey	Celâl Bayar	President	19-26 September 1955
Saudi Arabia	Saud	King	9-17 August 1955
Afghanistan	Mohammed Zahir Shah		26-30 March 1950	Official visit
			9 October 1949
Jordan	Abdullah I		14 June 1949
Soviet Union	Joseph Stalin	Prime Minister	November 27 - December 2, 1943	Tehran Conference
United Kingdom	Winston Churchill
United States	Franklin D. Roosevelt	President
Reza Shah Reign (1925–1941)
• Sublime State of Persia (1907–1925) •

See also

• List of international trips made by the President of Iran
• List of presidential trips made by Hassan Rouhani