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  1. Roman–Iranian relations - Wikipedia

    • Relations between the Roman and Iranian states were established c. 92 BC. It was in 69 BC that the two states clashed for the first time; the political rivalry between the two empires would dominate much of Western Asia and Europe until 628. Initially commencing as a rivalry between the Parthians and Rome, from the 3rd to mid-7th centuries the Roman Em… See more

    Relations during the Republic

    The first direct contact between the Roman Republic and the Parthians was c. 92 BC, when
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    Relations during the Julio-Claudian dynasty

    Augustus was loath to seek further conflict with Parthia. However, the coveted standards were still held by the Parthians and this was of great concern to Augustus, forcing him to regain them through a less convention… See more

    Relations during the Flavian dynasty

    During Vespasian’s rule Parthia seemed to make some attempts to strengthening the ties between the two powers, such as asking to form an alliance at the Caucasus against belligerent Sarmatian tribes and offering ass… See more

    Relations in Late Antiquity

    In the 2nd century CE, the balance of power shifted emphatically in favour of the Romans. A series of invasions repeatedly overran Mesopotamia and sacked the Parthian capital of Ctesiphon, made substantial … See more

     
  1. Roman–Persian Wars - Wikipedia

    The Roman–Persian Wars, also called the Roman–Iranian Wars, took place between the Greco-Roman world and the Iranian world, beginning with the …

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    • Romans in Persia - Wikipedia

      Romans in Persia is related to the brief invasion and occupation of western and central areas of Parthia (modern-day Iran) by the Romans during their empire. Emperor Trajan was even temporarily able to nominate a king of western parts …

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    • Rome, Iran, and the Specters of Antiquity - Foreign …

      Jan 24, 2020 · But the Sasanians proved an even more difficult opponent for Rome. There are many lessons to be teased from these specters. Three are most timely. Western statesmen have sought war with Iran often informed by their …

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