Iran State TV to Air Documentary Glorifying Fallen Fighters in Syria

In a sign of the Iranian government’s increasing openness over its involvement in Syria’s civil war, state television will air a documentary during the Iranian New Year known as “Nowruz” praising the thousands of pro-Iranian fighters who died in Syria over the years.  The documentary is in 13 parts and will air for 13 days, corresponding with the 13-day celebration of New Year in Iran.  The documentary, which will present pro-Iranian fighters as the guardian of Zeinab shrine,...

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