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The leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, congratulated and applauded the champions of recent Olympic and Paralympic competitions, describing them as messengers of hope. In a meeting with Tokyo Games medalists on Saturday, he said they send a message of perseverance, hope and vitality to society and …
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