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In 1952 locust swarms flying in from Saudi Arabia threatened Iran's harvest. In a unique cooperation, US- and Soviet pilots and specialists sprayed the infested areas and prevented a major catastrophe. Soil infested with locusts' eggs.
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In 1952 locust swarms flying in from Saudi Arabia threatened Iran's harves...

In 1952 locust swarms flying in from Saudi Arabia threatened Iran's harvest. In a unique cooperation, US- and Soviet pilots and specialists sprayed the infested areas and prevented a major catastrophe. In the early evening,locusts have arrived near Shiraz.
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In 1952 locust swarms flying in from Saudi Arabia threatened Iran's harves...

Locust invasion in Iran: a farmer has fetched firewood and passes through a locust swarm.
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Locust invasion in Iran: a farmer has fetched firewood and passes through a loc...