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Kashmiris Donate $64 Million to Support Iran Amid Conflict

4/16/2026

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Kashmiris unite to support Iran amid ongoing conflict, contributing up to six billion rupees ($64 million) in cash and personal items.
Donations include gold, livestock, and household goods, reflecting cultural ties and the region's history as "Little Iran."
Lawmaker Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi and other local leaders participate in the relief effort.
The Iranian embassy acknowledged the contributions, while Indian authorities warn that unverified collections could aid separatist groups.

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Kashmiris unite to support Iran amid ongoing conflict, contributing up to six billion rupees ($64 million) in cash and personal items.
Donations include gold, livestock, and household goods, reflecting cultural ties and the region's history as "Little Iran."
Lawmaker Aga Syed Muntazir Mehdi and other local leaders participate in the relief effort.
The Iranian embassy acknowledged the contributions, while Indian authorities warn that unverified collections could aid separatist groups.