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“Some Iranian doctors from Europe and America go to Iran and operate for free or teach medical students there. The other day, I met a gentlemen who is helping to protect wildlife in Iran. It's good that many of them don't forget about their country. It's important.”

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Farah Diba
Farah Diba

Farah Diba, born on October 14, 1938, was the wife of the last Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. Known for her elegance and fashion sense, she was a symbol of the Iranian Empire. Farah Diba contributed to the cultural, artistic, and social development of Iran and became a prominent figure in the country. After the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran, she and her husband went into exile. more

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