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flag Iranians celebrate ancient fire festival Chaharshanbe Souri before Nowruz, amid fireworks injuries.

flag Iranians celebrated the ancient fire festival, Chaharshanbe Souri, ahead of the Persian New Year, Nowruz, despite rising tensions with the US. flag The festival, held on the last Tuesday of the year, involves jumping over bonfires, setting off fireworks, and singing. flag However, over 4 weeks leading up to the festival, 21 people were killed and 6,419 injured in fireworks-related incidents, with the most injuries reported in Tehran. flag The festival marks the arrival of spring and includes a traditional form of trick-or-treating.

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