Chicago Bahá’ís seek support for Iranians
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By Duke Omara In 1984, 19-yearold Tooraj Talebi made a mad dash across the Iranian desert towards Pakistan, enduring sleepless nights, numerous police check points and human traffickers. He didn’t have a final destination in mind. But he knew he had to get out of Iran, find a place where he could practice his religion […]