Party of Donkeys or Donkeys' Party ( fa, حزب خران, Ḥezb-e Ḵarān; Donkey is epitome of docile imbecility) was a

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. It was founded in 1963, when the New Iran Party vs. the People's Party rivalry was shaped. The party had members with green membership cards and held gatherings. "Donkeys of Iran and the World Unite! Create a world in which donkeys can live in comfort. Support the creation of a Bank of

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. Oppose and end all donkey-like

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. Create an atmosphere in which every donkey can freely bray", were among the principles declared by the party.

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