Iranians celebrate ancient fire festival as security forces disrupt event in Tehran

Mar 19, 2026 - 07:00
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On the evening of March 17, the last Wednesday of the year before Nowruz, Iranians in various cities celebrated the long-standing tradition of Chaharshanbe Suri by jumping over fires and enjoying festivities, despite the war and the painful memory of the January massacres fresh in their minds.