The first day of spring marks Nowruz, the Iranian New Year — a 3,000-year-old celebration of rebirth and renewal. As the holiday approaches on March 20, Iranian residents of the Rivertowns shared their perspectives on the ongoing war the U.S and Israel are waging against Iran and how the community can support their families.
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