Iran is the second most searched word on Google in 2025

Google’s annual report titled Year in Search 2025 shows that the word “IranIt was the second most searched word in 2025 in the world news section. This position shows the widespread attention of the people of the world to the political and social developments of our country.

In its official report of the trends of 2025, Google announced that “IranAfter “Charlie Kirk” and above “US government shutdown” it is the second most searched word in the news section. This position is only dedicated to the news section; In the general search section, Iran was able to get the 8th global rank and even surpass some technology topics such as “iPhone 17”. This statistic shows that global attention to Iran last year went beyond mere political events and extended to various fields of culture, technology and society.

The increase in search volume about Iran in 2025 was mainly due to a series of geopolitical events. The most important of them was the 12-day war between Iran and Israel in June, which attracted world attention. In addition, regional tensions, diplomatic negotiations and security changes also contributed to the increase in searches. These events caused Iran to be in the center of attention of the international media and political analysts repeatedly pointed out the role of this country in the developments in the Middle East.

In addition to political issues, other factors such as the activity of the Iranian community abroad, the changes in Internet policies and the success of Iranian cinema in international festivals also contributed to the visibility of Iran’s name in the global search space. The presence of Iranian films in prestigious festivals and their wide coverage in the world media, especially in Europe and America, contributed significantly to the increase in searches. Also, changes in internet policies and access restrictions have sparked a wave of international attention and debate, fueling an increase in searches.

Media experts believe that Iran’s presence at the top of Google’s trends indicates the increasing importance of this country in global equations and is a reflection of the level of international public opinion’s attention to its domestic and foreign developments. They emphasize that this position is not just a simple statistic, but a sign of the change in Iran’s weight in the world mentality; A change that can affect politics, economy and international culture and shape the future course of global interactions with Iran.