Why is Iran called the nose-job capital of the World;? Know 10 facts

In 1979, Iranian revolutionaries seized the US embassy, taking 52 people hostage for 444 days

Iran's Dasht-e Lut desert reaches temperatures up to 70.7°C (159.3°F), making it one of the hottest places on Earth

Over 60% of Iran's population is under 30, a result of policies encouraging large families after 1979

With many global social media platforms banned, VPN usage is widespread in Iran

Iran imposes the death penalty for homosexual acts, yet sex change operations are legal

Iran is often called the 'nose job capital' due to the high number of rhinoplasties performed annually

Iran's government is an Islamic Republic, where religious leaders hold significant power

Iran produces over 90% of the world's saffron, a spice often called 'red gold' for its high value

The thumbs-up gesture is considered offensive in Iran, similar to the middle finger in Western cultures

The Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988) resulted in the deaths of an estimated one million Iranians