The once flourishing Iranian community in Dubai faces pressure amid Persian Gulf tensions – The Washington Post

The once flourishing Iranian community in Dubai faces pressure amid Persian Gulf tensions  The Washington Post

DUBAI — At the Iranian Club, steam tables overflow with kebabs, rice with barberries and pistachios, bread and stew. Hot tea is served with rock candy to …

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