Paris, France, Aug 31, 2026 (AFP) - Famed singer returns to Iran after decades of exile

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2026-08-31

A prominent singer has returned to Iran after nearly two decades in exile, as authorities encourage artists living abroad to return home in a show of patriotism against the backdrop of the conflict with the United States. Mohsen Namjoo, 50, whose work mixes Persian traditional music with more modern styles and had been living in the United States, flew into Tehran late last week, with his arrival welcomed by official media. But his return ran in......

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