As Persian new year approaches, many conversations focused on the war

As Persian new year approaches, many conversations focused on the war

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As the Iranian community in Calgary comes together to celebrate the Persian new year on Mar. 20, much of the attention and conversations are focused on the war in Iran. Amar Shah reports.

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