Why did they change Persia to Iran?

Just curious. Seems to me Persia was a much nicer name but what do I know. 🤭

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DrWatson · 70-79, M

Awhile ago, [@Soosie], who lives there, said that Iran is actually the older name. So it changed back to Iran from "Persia".