Life * Support iranian.com * FAQ * Write for Iranian.com * Editorial policy Khorramshahr forever Photo essay: A soldier in coma By Omid Salehi / 135 PHOTOS January 6, 2003 The Iranian This soldier was 17-years old when he lapsed into a coma on June 5, 1986 during the Iran-Iraq war. He was struck by a shockwave from an explosion in Khorramshahr, near the Iraqi border. He has been unconscious ever since. His mother and father fight to keep him alive. LAST <<< (22 total) >>> NEXT LAST <<< (22 total) >>> NEXT Omid Salehi, Javad Montazeri and Peyman Hooshmandzadeh are founders of 135 PHOTOS, a photo agency in Tehran. Email your comments for The Iranian letters section Send an email to Omid Salehi ALSO By Omid Salehi Features in iranian.com RELATED Photography in iranian.com Iran-Iraq war in iranian.com Book of the day amazon.com

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