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Barcelona’s Iranians Mark New Year Amidst Fear and Silence

The Iranian Community Barcelona marks Nowruz, the Persian New Year, with deep anxiety, facing homeland conflict and a communications blackout.

Brandon Watea Brandon Watea · 23 Mar 2026 ·
Barcelona’s Iranians Mark New Year Amidst Fear and Silence

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