The long-haired cat breed known worldwide as the 'Persian cat' is believed to have originated on which historical plateau, roughly corresponding to modern-day Iran?

• A The Iranian Plateau ✓
• B The Anatolian Plateau
• C The Tibetan Plateau
• D The Deccan Plateau

Long-haired cats were reportedly brought from the region to Europe in the 17th century, eventually developing into the modern Persian cat breed.