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Where are Arab communities concentrated in Iran?
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In Iran, Arab communities are primarily concentrated in the southwestern region of Khuzestan, which is also historically referred to as Arabistan. Additionally, Arab populations are found on the islands of the Persian Gulf.1
In the plains of Khuzestan, Arabs constitute more than half of the local population. This community has resided in the region since the Islamic conquests of the 7th century.21