The term IRAN is a country in the Middle East. The crossword solutions for this term are CONTRA (6 letters), TRA (3 letters), PERSIA (6 letters), and ELECTIONLOSER (13 letters). CONTRA is a term used to describe a group of rebels or guerrillas who oppose a government or occupying army. TRA is an abbreviation for the Treaty of Ryswick, which was signed in 1697 and ended the Nine Years' War. PERSIA is an old name for Iran, which was used until 1935. ELECTIONLOSER is a term used to describe someone who has lost an election.