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What title does Iranian government press sometimes refer to Mir Asadollah Madani by?

  • First Martyr

  • Second Martyr of Mihrab

  • Defender of Faith

  • Hero of the People

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Iranian government press sometimes refer to Mir Asadollah Madani by the title "Second Martyr of Mihrab". The title "Martyr of Mihrab" is traditionally given to Shia Muslims who are killed while serving as prayer leaders (imams). Madani was an imam who was killed in a bombing attack on a mosque in 1981.
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