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Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

In a unique scene within the Erbil market a citizen named Osman Ahmed Marouf has continued reading the Holy Quran for 30 years in front of the city s ancient Citadel. Mam Osman, who is 80 years old earns his living by selling cigarette packs and lighters. Every day before starting his work, he follows a fixed schedule of reading one part Juz of the Holy Quran. Only after he finishes his reading does he begin his daily trade. Through this routine, he completes a full recitation Khatm of the Quran once a month. Despite his advanced age this citizen is seen in the same spot daily and has become a prominent symbol of the market. As he indicates this reading has become an inseparable part of his daily life. January 19, 2026. Photo by Rashid Othman Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

In a unique scene within the Erbil market a citizen named Osman Ahmed Marouf has continued reading the Holy Quran for 30 years in front of the city s ancient Citadel. Mam Osman, who is 80 years old earns his living by selling cigarette packs and lighters. Every day before starting his work, he follows a fixed schedule of reading one part Juz of the Holy Quran. Only after he finishes his reading does he begin his daily trade. Through this routine, he completes a full recitation Khatm of the Quran once a month. Despite his advanced age this citizen is seen in the same spot daily and has become a prominent symbol of the market. As he indicates this reading has become an inseparable part of his daily life. January 19, 2026. Photo by Rashid Othman Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

In a unique scene within the Erbil market a citizen named Osman Ahmed Marouf has continued reading the Holy Quran for 30 years in front of the city s ancient Citadel. Mam Osman, who is 80 years old earns his living by selling cigarette packs and lighters. Every day before starting his work, he follows a fixed schedule of reading one part Juz of the Holy Quran. Only after he finishes his reading does he begin his daily trade. Through this routine, he completes a full recitation Khatm of the Quran once a month. Despite his advanced age this citizen is seen in the same spot daily and has become a prominent symbol of the market. As he indicates this reading has become an inseparable part of his daily life. January 19, 2026. Photo by Rashid Othman Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

In a unique scene within the Erbil market a citizen named Osman Ahmed Marouf has continued reading the Holy Quran for 30 years in front of the city s ancient Citadel. Mam Osman, who is 80 years old earns his living by selling cigarette packs and lighters. Every day before starting his work, he follows a fixed schedule of reading one part Juz of the Holy Quran. Only after he finishes his reading does he begin his daily trade. Through this routine, he completes a full recitation Khatm of the Quran once a month. Despite his advanced age this citizen is seen in the same spot daily and has become a prominent symbol of the market. As he indicates this reading has become an inseparable part of his daily life. January 19, 2026. Photo by Rashid Othman Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

In a unique scene within the Erbil market a citizen named Osman Ahmed Marouf has continued reading the Holy Quran for 30 years in front of the city s ancient Citadel. Mam Osman, who is 80 years old earns his living by selling cigarette packs and lighters. Every day before starting his work, he follows a fixed schedule of reading one part Juz of the Holy Quran. Only after he finishes his reading does he begin his daily trade. Through this routine, he completes a full recitation Khatm of the Quran once a month. Despite his advanced age this citizen is seen in the same spot daily and has become a prominent symbol of the market. As he indicates this reading has become an inseparable part of his daily life. January 19, 2026. Photo by Rashid Othman Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

In a unique scene within the Erbil market a citizen named Osman Ahmed Marouf has continued reading the Holy Quran for 30 years in front of the city s ancient Citadel. Mam Osman, who is 80 years old earns his living by selling cigarette packs and lighters. Every day before starting his work, he follows a fixed schedule of reading one part Juz of the Holy Quran. Only after he finishes his reading does he begin his daily trade. Through this routine, he completes a full recitation Khatm of the Quran once a month. Despite his advanced age this citizen is seen in the same spot daily and has become a prominent symbol of the market. As he indicates this reading has become an inseparable part of his daily life. January 19, 2026. Photo by Rashid Othman Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

In a unique scene within the Erbil market a citizen named Osman Ahmed Marouf has continued reading the Holy Quran for 30 years in front of the city s ancient Citadel. Mam Osman, who is 80 years old earns his living by selling cigarette packs and lighters. Every day before starting his work, he follows a fixed schedule of reading one part Juz of the Holy Quran. Only after he finishes his reading does he begin his daily trade. Through this routine, he completes a full recitation Khatm of the Quran once a month. Despite his advanced age this citizen is seen in the same spot daily and has become a prominent symbol of the market. As he indicates this reading has become an inseparable part of his daily life. January 19, 2026. Photo by Rashid Othman Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

In a unique scene within the Erbil market a citizen named Osman Ahmed Marouf has continued reading the Holy Quran for 30 years in front of the city s ancient Citadel. Mam Osman, who is 80 years old earns his living by selling cigarette packs and lighters. Every day before starting his work, he follows a fixed schedule of reading one part Juz of the Holy Quran. Only after he finishes his reading does he begin his daily trade. Through this routine, he completes a full recitation Khatm of the Quran once a month. Despite his advanced age this citizen is seen in the same spot daily and has become a prominent symbol of the market. As he indicates this reading has become an inseparable part of his daily life. January 19, 2026. Photo by Rashid Othman Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CALCIO - Serie B - Palermo FC vs Spezia Calcio

Joel Pohjanpalo (Palermo F.C.)MVP of the month serie BKT receive the price during the Italian Serie BKT match between Palermo F.C. vs Spezia Calcio 18 January 2026 at the Renzo Barbera stadium in Palermo, Italy

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CALCIO - Serie B - Palermo FC vs Spezia Calcio

Joel Pohjanpalo (Palermo F.C.)MVP of the month serie BKT receive the price during the Italian Serie BKT match between Palermo F.C. vs Spezia Calcio 18 January 2026 at the Renzo Barbera stadium in Palermo, Italy

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CALCIO - Serie B - Palermo FC vs Spezia Calcio

Joel Pohjanpalo (Palermo F.C.)MVP of the month serie BKT receive the price during the Italian Serie BKT match between Palermo F.C. vs Spezia Calcio 18 January 2026 at the Renzo Barbera stadium in Palermo, Italy

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Madhav Narayan Festival - Nepal

A devotee performs a ritual during the month-long Madhav Narayan Festival at Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, Jan. 18, 2026. The festival is observed through fasting and praying to Goddess Swasthani and God Madhav Narayan. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Madhav Narayan Festival - Nepal

A devotee performs a ritual in the Bagmati River during the month-long Madhav Narayan Festival in Kathmandu, Nepal, Jan. 18, 2026. The festival is observed through fasting and praying to Goddess Swasthani and God Madhav Narayan. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Madhav Narayan Festival - Nepal

Devotees perform rituals during the month-long Madhav Narayan Festival at Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, Jan. 18, 2026. The festival is observed through fasting and praying to Goddess Swasthani and God Madhav Narayan. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Madhav Narayan Festival - Nepal

Devotees perform rituals during the month-long Madhav Narayan Festival at Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, Jan. 18, 2026. The festival is observed through fasting and praying to Goddess Swasthani and God Madhav Narayan. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Madhav Narayan Festival - Nepal

A devotee performs a ritual during the month-long Madhav Narayan Festival at Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, Jan. 18, 2026. The festival is observed through fasting and praying to Goddess Swasthani and God Madhav Narayan. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Madhav Narayan Festival - Nepal

Devotees perform rituals during the month-long Madhav Narayan Festival at Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, Jan. 18, 2026. The festival is observed through fasting and praying to Goddess Swasthani and God Madhav Narayan. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Madhav Narayan Festival - Nepal

A devotee performs a ritual during the month-long Madhav Narayan Festival at Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, Jan. 18, 2026. The festival is observed through fasting and praying to Goddess Swasthani and God Madhav Narayan. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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US: Buddhist Monks Reach North Carolina During 2,300-Mile Peace Walk to Washington

A group of Buddhist monks and their dog, Aloka, reached North Carolina on Wednesday, January 14, where supporters welcomed them as they continue a 2,300-mile journey from Texas to Washington, D.C. The 'Walk for Peace' began in October and aims to deliver a message of unity and kindness to the White House upon their expected arrival next month.

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US: Bright Streak Observed Over California as SpaceX Crew-11 Re-enters

A bright streak was observed across the night sky over Southern California early Thursday, January 15 as the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule carrying four astronauts made its fiery re-entry before splashing down in the Pacific Ocean off San Diego. The capsule returned NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, along with Japan’s Kimiya Yui and Russian cosmonaut Oleg Platonov, ending the Crew-11 mission about a month early due to a non-emergency medical condition affecting one crew member. NASA said the astronaut was stable and brought back to Earth for further evaluation.

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CALCIO - Serie A - Inter - FC Internazionale vs US Lecce

Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale receives the prize for the player of the month during Serie A 2025/26 football match between FC Internazionale and US Lecce at San Siro Stadium in Milan

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CALCIO - Serie A - Inter - FC Internazionale vs US Lecce

Lautaro Martinez of Inter FC player of the month after the Italian Serie A football match between Inter FC and US lecce on January 14th, 2026 at Giuseppe Meazza San Siro Siro stadium in Milan, Italy. Photo Tiziano Ballabio

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Trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media with Mahdieh Esfandiari - Paris

Lawyer arriving for trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media at a Paris courthouse on January 13, 2026. Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari was arrested in France in 2025 on charges of promoting terrorism on social media and was last month released on bail by the French judicial authorities in a move welcomed by Tehran. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media with Mahdieh Esfandiari - Paris

Lawyer arriving for trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media at a Paris courthouse on January 13, 2026. Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari was arrested in France in 2025 on charges of promoting terrorism on social media and was last month released on bail by the French judicial authorities in a move welcomed by Tehran. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media with Mahdieh Esfandiari - Paris

Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari arriving for her trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media at a Paris courthouse on January 13, 2026. Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari was arrested in France in 2025 on charges of promoting terrorism on social media and was last month released on bail by the French judicial authorities in a move welcomed by Tehran. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media with Mahdieh Esfandiari - Paris

Lawyer arriving for trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media at a Paris courthouse on January 13, 2026. Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari was arrested in France in 2025 on charges of promoting terrorism on social media and was last month released on bail by the French judicial authorities in a move welcomed by Tehran. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media with Mahdieh Esfandiari - Paris

Lawyer arriving for trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media at a Paris courthouse on January 13, 2026. Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari was arrested in France in 2025 on charges of promoting terrorism on social media and was last month released on bail by the French judicial authorities in a move welcomed by Tehran. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media with Mahdieh Esfandiari - Paris

French lawyer Antoine Pastor her client Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari and French lawyer Nabil Boudi arriving for her trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media at a Paris courthouse on January 13, 2026. Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari was arrested in France in 2025 on charges of promoting terrorism on social media and was last month released on bail by the French judicial authorities in a move welcomed by Tehran. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media with Mahdieh Esfandiari - Paris

Lawyer arriving for trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media at a Paris courthouse on January 13, 2026. Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari was arrested in France in 2025 on charges of promoting terrorism on social media and was last month released on bail by the French judicial authorities in a move welcomed by Tehran. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media with Mahdieh Esfandiari - Paris

Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari arriving for her trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media at a Paris courthouse on January 13, 2026. Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari was arrested in France in 2025 on charges of promoting terrorism on social media and was last month released on bail by the French judicial authorities in a move welcomed by Tehran. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media with Mahdieh Esfandiari - Paris

Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari arriving for her trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media at a Paris courthouse on January 13, 2026. Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari was arrested in France in 2025 on charges of promoting terrorism on social media and was last month released on bail by the French judicial authorities in a move welcomed by Tehran. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media with Mahdieh Esfandiari - Paris

French lawyer Antoine Pastor her client Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari and French lawyer Nabil Boudi arriving for her trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media at a Paris courthouse on January 13, 2026. Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari was arrested in France in 2025 on charges of promoting terrorism on social media and was last month released on bail by the French judicial authorities in a move welcomed by Tehran. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media with Mahdieh Esfandiari - Paris

Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari arriving for her trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media at a Paris courthouse on January 13, 2026. Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari was arrested in France in 2025 on charges of promoting terrorism on social media and was last month released on bail by the French judicial authorities in a move welcomed by Tehran. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media with Mahdieh Esfandiari - Paris

Lawyer arriving for trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media at a Paris courthouse on January 13, 2026. Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari was arrested in France in 2025 on charges of promoting terrorism on social media and was last month released on bail by the French judicial authorities in a move welcomed by Tehran. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media with Mahdieh Esfandiari - Paris

French lawyer Antoine Pastor and her client Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari arriving for her trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media at a Paris courthouse on January 13, 2026. Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari was arrested in France in 2025 on charges of promoting terrorism on social media and was last month released on bail by the French judicial authorities in a move welcomed by Tehran. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media with Mahdieh Esfandiari - Paris

Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari arriving for her trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media at a Paris courthouse on January 13, 2026. Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari was arrested in France in 2025 on charges of promoting terrorism on social media and was last month released on bail by the French judicial authorities in a move welcomed by Tehran. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media with Mahdieh Esfandiari - Paris

Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari arriving for her trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media at a Paris courthouse on January 13, 2026. Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari was arrested in France in 2025 on charges of promoting terrorism on social media and was last month released on bail by the French judicial authorities in a move welcomed by Tehran. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media with Mahdieh Esfandiari - Paris

Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari arriving for her trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media at a Paris courthouse on January 13, 2026. Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari was arrested in France in 2025 on charges of promoting terrorism on social media and was last month released on bail by the French judicial authorities in a move welcomed by Tehran. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media with Mahdieh Esfandiari - Paris

French lawyer Antoine Pastor her client Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari and French lawyer Nabil Boudi arriving for her trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media at a Paris courthouse on January 13, 2026. Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari was arrested in France in 2025 on charges of promoting terrorism on social media and was last month released on bail by the French judicial authorities in a move welcomed by Tehran. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media with Mahdieh Esfandiari - Paris

Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari arriving for her trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media at a Paris courthouse on January 13, 2026. Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari was arrested in France in 2025 on charges of promoting terrorism on social media and was last month released on bail by the French judicial authorities in a move welcomed by Tehran. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media with Mahdieh Esfandiari - Paris

Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari arriving for her trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media at a Paris courthouse on January 13, 2026. Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari was arrested in France in 2025 on charges of promoting terrorism on social media and was last month released on bail by the French judicial authorities in a move welcomed by Tehran. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media with Mahdieh Esfandiari - Paris

French lawyer Antoine Pastor her client Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari and French lawyer Nabil Boudi arriving for her trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media at a Paris courthouse on January 13, 2026. Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari was arrested in France in 2025 on charges of promoting terrorism on social media and was last month released on bail by the French judicial authorities in a move welcomed by Tehran. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media with Mahdieh Esfandiari - Paris

Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari arriving for her trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media at a Paris courthouse on January 13, 2026. Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari was arrested in France in 2025 on charges of promoting terrorism on social media and was last month released on bail by the French judicial authorities in a move welcomed by Tehran. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media with Mahdieh Esfandiari - Paris

Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari arriving for her trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media at a Paris courthouse on January 13, 2026. Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari was arrested in France in 2025 on charges of promoting terrorism on social media and was last month released on bail by the French judicial authorities in a move welcomed by Tehran. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media with Mahdieh Esfandiari - Paris

Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari arriving for her trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media at a Paris courthouse on January 13, 2026. Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari was arrested in France in 2025 on charges of promoting terrorism on social media and was last month released on bail by the French judicial authorities in a move welcomed by Tehran. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media with Mahdieh Esfandiari - Paris

French lawyer Antoine Pastor her client Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari and French lawyer Nabil Boudi arriving for her trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media at a Paris courthouse on January 13, 2026. Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari was arrested in France in 2025 on charges of promoting terrorism on social media and was last month released on bail by the French judicial authorities in a move welcomed by Tehran. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media with Mahdieh Esfandiari - Paris

French lawyer Antoine Pastor her client Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari and French lawyer Nabil Boudi arriving for her trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media at a Paris courthouse on January 13, 2026. Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari was arrested in France in 2025 on charges of promoting terrorism on social media and was last month released on bail by the French judicial authorities in a move welcomed by Tehran. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media with Mahdieh Esfandiari - Paris

French lawyer Nabil Boudi arriving for trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media at a Paris courthouse on January 13, 2026. Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari was arrested in France in 2025 on charges of promoting terrorism on social media and was last month released on bail by the French judicial authorities in a move welcomed by Tehran. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media with Mahdieh Esfandiari - Paris

Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari arriving for her trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media at a Paris courthouse on January 13, 2026. Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari was arrested in France in 2025 on charges of promoting terrorism on social media and was last month released on bail by the French judicial authorities in a move welcomed by Tehran. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media with Mahdieh Esfandiari - Paris

French lawyer Antoine Pastor her client Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari and French lawyer Nabil Boudi arriving for her trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media at a Paris courthouse on January 13, 2026. Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari was arrested in France in 2025 on charges of promoting terrorism on social media and was last month released on bail by the French judicial authorities in a move welcomed by Tehran. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM