The Persians of Iran, numbering approximately 29,500,000 people, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are described as a complex Iranian community shaped by a rich history, multifaceted blend of ancient traditions, cultural heritage, modern influences, Islamic values, and a strong sense of national pride and resilience They are an Indigenous people, with Persian as their ethnic/kinship group and are in the Persian people cluster of the Persian-Median Peoples. They mostly adhere to Shia Islam and Iranian Persian is their primary language.