A memory from Shahrivar 17, 1357 (September 8, 1978)

A fragment from the memoirs of First Lieutenant Mohammad Mohtashamipour

At 3 a.m. on the seventeenth of Shahrivar 1357 (September 8, 1978), the orderlies came after me and delivered the “standby” order. In my twelve years of service, this was the first time I had ever been put on standby at this hour of the night. I thought to myself: ...

At the session “Oral History of Crisis” it was discussed:

The Strong Role of Government in Shaping Narratives after a Crisis

Report on the Session Oral History of Crisis – Part 2

According to the Oral History Website, the session titled “Oral History of Crisis” was held on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, organized by the Library, Museum, and Document Center of the Islamic Consultative Assembly. The event featured speeches by Hojjatoleslam Saeed Fakhrzadeh, ...

From Javanrud to Piranshahr

The Memoir of Reza Mohammadinia

The book From Javanrud to Piranshahr recounts the life and struggles of Commander Reza Mohammadinia, who spent part of the Iran–Iraq War in the western and northwestern regions of the country. During those years, he held responsibilities such as deputy commander of the Seventh Region of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), acting head of the Javanrud district, service on the southern fronts, director of ...

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