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Iran, Iraq exchange more soldiers' remains

Although the Iran-Iraq War ended in 1988, the remains of fallen soldiers continue to be repatriated between the two countries.

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Iranians mourn in Tehran during a funeral procession for 150 Iranian soldiers killed in the Iran-Iraq war (1980-1988) on Jan. 6, 2022. — AFP via Getty Images

Iran and Iraq this week exchanged remains of soldiers who died during the Iran-Iraq War. 

The bodies of nine Iraqi soldiers were returned to Iraq, while 36 Iranian soldiers returned to Iran, the International Committee of the Red Cross reported over Facebook yesterday. 

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