The Enduring Genetic Continuity of the Iranian Population Over Five Millennia

Introduction
The Iranian Plateau, a region of significant historical and cultural prominence, has long stood as a strategic crossroad in the journey of human civilization. Situated between Europe, Central Asia, South Asia, and the Middle East, it has been a passageway for countless migratory waves and cultural exchanges. Despite this long history of interaction with diverse peoples and traditions, recent genetic studies have unveiled a remarkable consistency: the core genetic structure of the Iranian population has remained largely continuous for at least the past 5,000 years.