This article lists the heads of state of Iran since the establishment of the modern Iranian nation-state in 1501 AD.

Heads of State of Iran

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The Expansive Realm of Iran (1501–1736)

Safavid dynasty

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Ghilji rebellion

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Safavid restoration

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Realm of Iran (1736–1796)

Afsharid dynasty

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Second Safavid restoration

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Afsharid restoration

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Zand dynasty

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Sublime State of Persia (1796–1925)

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Imperial State of Iran (1925–1979)

! colspan="2" width="1%" | No. ! colspan="2" width="150px" | Name ! Birth–Death ! width="20%" | Took office ! width="20%" | Left office ! width="20%" | Political Affiliation ! rowspan="2" style="background:" | ! rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| 35 ! colspan=8| ! colspan="2" width="1%" | No. ! colspan="2" width="150px" | Name ! Birth–Death ! width="20%" | Took office ! width="20%" | Left office ! width="20%" | Dynasty ! colspan="2" rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| (35) ! colspan="2" rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| 36 ! colspan=8| ! colspan="2" width="1%" | No. ! colspan="2" width="150px" | Name ! Birth–Death ! width="20%" | Took office ! width="20%" | Left office ! width="20%" | Political Affiliation ! colspan=8|

Islamic Republic of Iran (1979–present)

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