Iran held a commemoration ceremony on June 20th marking the 40th anniversary of the death of Rostam Azarbad, a pilot martyred during the Iran-Iraq War. Azarbad’s remains were recently identified and returned to his family after decades of being missing in action. The ceremony served as a national tribute to his sacrifice and that of others who died during the eight-year conflict. Details surrounding the identification process were not immediately released, but the event signifies a closure for Azarbad’s family and a moment of national reflection. The commemoration underscores Iran’s continued remembrance of those lost in the war, a significant event in the nation’s recent history. The event was held in Tehran and attended by officials and family members.