Interesting news from Iran, where the government has unveiled a new monument to honour the memories of brave Iranian Jews who died defending Iran against Iraqi invasion in the 1980-1988 war.
Given the prevailing extremism in Pakistan, it would be an excellent gesture if the Pakistani government would create a monument honouring the Christian soldiers, pilots and sailors who died defending Pakistan too, including some who were very highly decorated such as Wing Commander Marvyn Middlecoat.
Iran unveils a memorial honoring Jewish heroes - The Washington Post
Earlier this week, authorities in Tehran unveiled a monument to slain Iranian Jewish soldiers who died during the country’s long and bitter war with Iraq between 1980 and 1988. Death tolls for the hideous conflict differ, but casualty counts usually reach more than 1 million for both countries.
A public ceremony marked the memorial’s opening on Monday, with speeches that took place at a dais flanked by the Iranian flag and a menorah. Banners showed the images of fallen soldiers, hailed as “martyrs” in Farsi and Hebrew inscriptions.