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Iranian religious minorities pay tribute to martyrs

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December 28, 2019 - 13:27

As the new year is approaching, followers of divine religions pay homage to their family members martyred during the 1980-88 Iraqi imposed war, known as the Sacred Defense. According to officials, 90 Christians, 11 Jews, and 33 Zoroastrians were martyred during the 8-year war.

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  • Iran-Iraq war

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