Iran
"Imperial Salute"

Words by: Mohamad Haschim Afsar
Music by: Lieut. Davood Najmi Moghaddam
In use: 1933-1979

During the time the Shah ruled Iran, until the Islamic revolution of 1979, the "Imperial Salute" was the national anthem, which chronicled the exploits of the Shah and his dynasty. The type of anthem is similar to the "Arab fanfare" style of anthem, except this anthem is more substantial and longer than the typical ones of this genre.

See also: Persia, Iran (1979-1990), Iran (1990-).