U.S. Zeal for Iran's Non-Muslims Faulted

TEHRAN -- For decades the United States has funded an effort intended to help Christians, Zoroastrians and Jews escape persecution in Iran. Now some of their leaders are questioning American motives as sects that have endured here for thousands of years dwindle rapidly as a result of the migration.
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Thomas Erdbrink and Karin Brulliard

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