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Inside a new Iranian bakery in Miracle Mile, ahead of Iran's next match
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Gab Chabrán , as published by LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· June 18, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Iranian diaspora in Los Angeles has complex feelings about Iran's participation in the World Cup.
In the Miracle Mile area, a new Iranian bakery has opened. The owner, Sahar Shomali, has been inspired by traditional Tehran-style flatbread. Her bakery, Kouzeh, is now a part of the Mid-Wilshire community.
The Iranian diaspora in Los Angeles has complex feelings about Iran's participation in the World Cup. Further details about the bakery and the community's reaction to the World Cup are available from local sources, including an interview with the bakery owner and information about an upcoming match.
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Category: local Published: June 18, 2026 Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In the Miracle Mile area, a new Iranian bakery has opened. The owner, Sahar Shomali, has been inspired by traditional Tehran-style flatbread. Her bakery, Kouzeh, is now a part of the Mid-Wilshire…
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