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Iran monument. Photo: AFP
Crowds packed central Tehran on Friday for the unveiling of a statue celebrating an ancient Persian victory over foreign enemies — a show of defiance toward Iran's modern-day foes in the wake of its recent 12-day war with Israel.
Thousands filled Enghelab Square to see the monument depicting the triumphant Sasanian king Shapur I looming on horseback over the kneeling Roman emperor Valerian, whom the Persian ruler captured in th
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