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In the aftermath of the Russian Revolution, Persia had become a battleground. In 1917, Britain used Iran as the springboard for an attack into Russia in an unsuccessful attempt to reverse the Revolution.

This  literally means ‘Don’t be tired.’ It’s a nicety- you say it when you know someone’s been working hard, and you want to let them know that their work is appreciated. It’s a great way to begin a conversation- Salām! Khasté nabāshee! – or you can say it after someone’s completed any sort of work- be it housework, work at the office, ...