One of the earliest records of an African presence in Iran dates back to the 17th century when enslaved Africans helped the Portuguese during and Anglo-Persian attack at Hormuz. Today an estimated 10% - 15% of the population of Southern Iran is said to be Afro-Iranian. Find out more in this video.
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