Iranian languages

Iranian languages are a branch of the Indo-Iranian family, part of the larger Indo-European language group. They are spoken mainly in Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and surrounding regions. These languages include Persian (Farsi), Pashto, Kurdish, Balochi, and others. Despite regional differences, they share common roots and grammatical features, such as similar verb structures and vocabulary. Persian, the most widely spoken, has a rich literary history and has influenced neighboring languages. Overall, Iranian languages connect diverse peoples through their historical roots and linguistic similarities, shaping cultures across Central and South Asia.