Ey Iran
| English: 'O Iran' | |
|---|---|
| ای ایران | |
Sheet music | |
Unofficial anthem of Iran Former national anthem of the Interim Government of Iran | |
| Lyrics | Hossein Gol-e-Golab, 1944 |
| Music | Ruhollah Khaleqi |
| Adopted | 1979 |
| Relinquished | 1979 |
| Audio sample | |
Instrumental rendition in E minor
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"Ey Irân" (ای ایران 'O Iran') is an Iranian patriotic song serving as the country's de facto national anthem. The music was composed by Ruhollah Khaleqi, and the lyrics were written by Hossein Gol-e-Golab. This anthem was first performed by Gholam-Hossein Banan.