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The First Iranian POW: Forced Recruitment and Tragic Journey to the Front Lines

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Arash Darbendi’s capture by Ukrainian forces marks the first publicly confirmed case of an Iranian national taken prisoner of war (POW) in the ongoing conflict.

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The First Iranian POW: Forced Recruitment and Tragic Journey to the Front Lines

Arash Darbendi’s capture by Ukrainian forces marks the first publicly confirmed case of an Iranian national taken prisoner of war (POW) in the ongoing conflict.

·Kyiv, Ukraine
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The Story of Iran's First Prisoner of War. How He Got to Fight in Ukraine by Russia

A recent published interview by the Ukrainian Portal United24 Media has led to a shock in international diplomatic circles, mainly on Arash Darbendi, an Iranian citizen at the age of 34, who was captured by the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

·Romania
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Kyiv Post broke the news in Kyiv, Ukraine on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
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