Iran as was (6)
I believe the answer is:
persia
(Other definitions for persia that I've seen before include "Aspire to this old country" , "Old Iran" , "Old land" , "Old name for country at 25 Across" , "It's now known as Iran" .)
I believe the answer is:
persia
(Other definitions for persia that I've seen before include "Aspire to this old country" , "Old Iran" , "Old land" , "Old name for country at 25 Across" , "It's now known as Iran" .)