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Iran Security Forces Block Roads to Prevent Cyrus Day Gathering


(Radio Farda) Security forces in Iran closed major routes leading to Pasargadae, the site of Cyrus the Great's tomb, in anticipation of the annual commemoration of the first king of the ancient Persian Empire. In 2016, a large crowd congregated around the mausoleum and chanted slogans in support of monarchy and national values versus religious government. In subsequent years authorities tried to prevent a gathering. Allies of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei oppose paying any homage to Iran's kings and its pre-Islamic history.
2019-11-04 00:00:00
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