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Sasan Moayyedi
One of the ominous aftermaths of the Iran-Iraq war are the vast amounts of unexploded landmines scattered across the landscape. The story of landmines preserves the war’s poisonous theme and affects future generations. Due to the presence of landmines, there are still villages and towns in which the war has not stopped for its residents.
“Love Story” is the narrative of a boy named Salah Saeedpour. Salah was born on August 23, 1986 in Marivan County, Kurdistan Province, Iran. Fifteen years after the end of the Iran-Iraq war, as entered adolescence, Salah became a victim of the silent war. On September 7, 2001, while he was having a picnic with his family, Salah stepped on a concealed and unexploded landmine. He lost both his hands (from the wrists) and his eyes.
Like most landmine victims, Salah struggled with his new life. Refusing to give up, he added sports to his daily routine. He has stood on several national and international swimming and track & field podiums, winning numerous medals as an athlete.
After three years of difficulties related to his physical limitations, he met a girl, Serveh Amini. Salah and Serveh were married in November 2014. Serveh helped Salah to study law at university and earn his degree.
Showing respect for their differences, Salah and Serveh are pure models of humanity. Surmounting difficulties and overcoming their problems together, Salah and Serveh have created a life together, replete with beauty and devotion. My goal as a photographer was to document these unforgettable memories that make life meaningful. For me, the most precious joy of life is to love and be loved.
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