Zoroastrians in Iran are the oldest religious community of the nation, with a long history continuing up to the present day.
Prior to the Islamization of Iran, Zoroastrianism was the primary religion of Iran. Since the Sassanid Empire was conquered by Muslims in the 7th century CE, Zoroastrians in Iran have faced much religious discrimination, including forced conversions and harassment although technically, Zoroastrians are protected as "People of the Book" in Islam.
According to Iran's 2012 census results, there were 25,271 Zoroastrians in Iran.
Read more about Zoroastrians In Iran: Background, Achaemenid Dynasty, Sassanid Dynasty, Mongol Empire, Safavid Dynasty, Qajar Dynasty
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