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Iran demands return of Persepolis Collection from the US

Iran’s ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations says the US must return the country’s Achaemenid clay tablets without any excuses.

Ninety years ago, the University of Chicago in the US borrowed tens of thousands of archaeological fragments discovered in Iran’s ancient city of Persepolis for research. However despite many official requests and a court ruling, Washington is still refusing to return them. But Tehran is now resolved to get back what is its rightful possession.