What does the cryptic crossword clue "Say, Iran's revised ancient Middle Eastern language (8)" mean?

The definition is "ancient Middle Eastern language". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of SAYIRANS ("Say, Iran's") [anagram: "revised"] = ASSYRIAN; definition: "ancient Middle Eastern language" The answer is ASSYRIAN.

Say, Iran's revised ancient Middle Eastern language (8)

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