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Emir, a narcissist controlling Islamic country (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

iran

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'islamic country' is the definition.
'iran' can be an answer for 'country' (Iran is an example). I am not certain of the 'islamic' bit.

'emir a narcissist controlling' is the wordplay.
'controlling' says the answer is hidden in the clue (the solution is controlled or contained).
'IRAN' is hidden within 'emir a narcissist'.

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(Other definitions for iran that I've seen before include "Persia today" , "Former Persia" , "Tehran is its capital" , "Country lying to south of Caspian sea" , "Iraq's neighbour" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.
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