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Briefing: 'Everybody was wearing black.' How the Iranian diaspora is observing Nowruz amid war

Strategic angle: Nowruz celebrates the arrival of spring and rebirth. But for many in the Iranian diaspora, this year is different. As the war continues, many are trying to balance the joy of the holiday with grief.

by Editorial Staff|Mar 20, 2026|1 MIN READ|WORLD