The Western Iranian languages are a branch of the Iranian languages, which are part of the larger Indo-Iranian language family. This group primarily includes languages spoken in western regions of Iran and surrounding areas, such as Persian, Kurdish, and Luri. These languages share common linguistic features and historical roots, making them distinct yet related. Speakers of Western Iranian languages often have rich cultural traditions and histories. For example, Persian is the official language of Iran and has a significant literary heritage, while Kurdish is spoken by the Kurdish people across several countries, including Iraq and Turkey.