Iran Today: Holy shrine defenders

A single image. A young soldier… staring down death with unwavering resolve.

When Mohsen Hojaji was captured and martyred by Daesh in 2017, his final moments ignited a nation and a movement. From the deserts of Syria to the hearts of millions, his sacrifice became a symbol of resistance… and a promise: terror would be defeated. This is the untold story of the Holy Shrine Defenders the quiet warriors who stood on the frontlines so terror would never reach their homeland.

They gave everything… so others could live.