9th martyrdom anniversary of Mohsen Hojaji

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The ninth martyrdom anniversary of Mohsen Hojaji, an IRGC soldier captured and brutally killed by ISIS in 2017, is commemorated. His death and the released footage sparked widespread outrage and became symbolic of Iran’s fight against terrorism.

TORONTO - August 9 marks the ninth martyrdom anniversary of Mohsen Hojaji, an IRGC soldier who was captured and tortured by ISIS. Martyr Hojaji was the age of 26 when he was captured on August 7, 2017 and was beheaded by the terrorist group two days later. This gruesome crime was recorded and published causing widespread outrage.