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'Long live Iran': France No. 1 Firouzja shares powerful message amid unrest

French No. 1 chess grandmaster Alireza Firouzja drew global attention after posting Long live Iran on social media and sharing the monarchial-era Iranian flag. The post was linked to ongoing protests and a humanitarian crisis in Iran. Though now a French citizen, Firouzjas message showed strong solidarity with Iranians and highlighted his deep emotional ties to his country of birth.

11 Jan 2026 5:14 pm