Elusive Country

[JohnTheWet]

25 Across - 'Country record includes introduction of Iran before that of Iraq'

I have: ?A?P?I - or are my letters wrong? Thanks in advance.

[goodgoalie]

Taipei

[klazomaniac]

Although Taipei is the Capital of Taiwan. Here is an extract from the link below.

In English-language news reports the name Taipei often serves as a synecdoche referring to Taiwan's national government. Due to the ambiguous political status of Taiwan internationally, the term Chinese Taipei is also sometimes pressed into service as a synonym for the entire country, as when Taiwan's governmental representatives participate in international organizations or Taiwan's athletes participate in international sporting events.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taipei

[JohnTheWet]

Taipei was my thought, but Many Thanks to Klazomaniac for the reference and explanation. Must now look up the historical formation of Iran, etc.!!