2 April 2025

Silicon Persia: Iran’s AI Aspirations and the Global Tech Order


Executive Summary

This report examines Iran’s strategic advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), as President Pezeshkian has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to advancing this sector. The Iranian government has committed $115 million to AI research and aims to position itself as a regional leader in this field.

At the Iran Corridor 2025 conference in the UAE on 3 February 2025, Iran proposed AI partnerships with Persian Gulf states, leveraging its expertise alongside regional investment and infrastructure. On 15 March 2025, Iran unveiled a prototype of its national AI platform, with a stable version expected within a year.

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