Third Regiment: Memoirs of an Iraqi Prisoner of War Doctor – 1

Starting this week, we will be reading "The Third Regiment: Memoirs of an Iraqi Prisoner of War Doctor." The book was written by Dr. Mojtaba al-Hosseini and translated by Mohammad Hossein Zavar Kabeh. "The Third Regiment" was first published in 1991 by the Bureau for the Literature and Art of Resistance at Islamic Proselytization Organization’s Art Center. This work is the 73rd book produced by the office and is counted as its 22nd book in the format of memoirs.

The Three Pillars of Oral History:

Exploring The Concept of Time, Place and Narrator in the Interview Process

Oral history, as a research method, is not merely about collecting data, it is a process of creating a historical document. The core of this method is the interview. The quality of the interview depends on the interviewer’s understanding of three interconnected concepts: narrator, time and place.

Memories of the wife of the martyr Seyyed Mohammad Ali Jahanara

About their wedding ceremony

Mohammad called and we talked about the date of the official wedding. We agreed to have a simple wedding at our house on August 31, which was also his birthday. Of course, this coincidence was by chance, not planned. On the morning of the wedding, Mohammad came.

The 371st Night of Memories – 2

The 371st Night of Memories was held on August 28, 2025, at the Sooreh Hall of the Arts Centers. In this program, Ahmad Saqafi, Mohammadreza Golshani, and Vahid Faraji shared their memories. Davood Salehi hosted the session.

Oral History News – August-September 2025

According to the Iranian Oral History Website, the series titled “Monthly Reports” offers an overview of news related to the field of oral history as reflected in print and digital media. The following items summarize key developments from Auguest-September 2025.

Medal and Leave - 11

11 notes from an Iraqi captive

The snow was falling gently, adding to the stillness and tranquility of the area. As far as the eye could see, there was nothing but snow. On the mountains, on the hills, and even on my shoulders and head, the white snowflakes danced their way down and settled on the ground.

The 371st Night of Memories – 1

The 371st Night of Memories program was held on August 28, 2025, in the Sooreh Hall of the Art Center (Hozeh Honari). In this program Ahmad Saghafi, Mohammad-Reza Golshani, and Vahid Faraji told their memories. The evening was hosted by Davood Salehi.

Language and Speech Style in Oral Narratives

Recording oral narratives from the wartime period is not merely the documentation of a series of events, but rather the safeguarding of a living and precious heritage—a heritage woven with the memories, experiences, culture, and beliefs of men who, amidst the chaos of events, devoted their spirit and soul to their homeland. These narratives go beyond accounts of military operations and events; they serve as a ...

Memoir of the Brother of Martyr Hasheminejad

The Circumstances of His Martyrdom

On the 5th of Mehr 1360 (September 27, 1981), at the very moment when the enemy had suffered defeat in the siege of Abadan, the Monafeqin, at the command of the United States, sought to embitter this great victory of the Iranian nation. To that end, they assassinated Hojjat al-Islam Hasheminejad, intending to demonstrate to the world that they would never allow the Iranian people to taste victory.
 

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 ...
A Critical and Scholarly Study of Dr. Hossein Alaei’s Two-Volume Book:

Tactical and Strategic Analysis and Limitations

The present paper, entitled “A Critical and Scholarly Study of Dr. Hossein Alaei’s Two-Volume Book: Tactical and Strategic Analysis and Limitations”, is a research work that examines and evaluates the two-volume book “An Analytical History of the Iran-Iraq War”. In this study, the strengths and weaknesses of the work are analyzed from the perspectives of content critique, methodology, and sources.

Clarifying the Current Situation; Perspectives of the Oral History Website

The definition of a “journalist” and the profession of “journalism” is not limited to simply “gathering,” “editing,” and “publishing breaking news.” Such an approach aligns more with the work done in news agencies and news websites. But now, after years of working in the field of books for various news agencies, newspapers, and magazines, when I look back, I realize that producing and compiling content for ...