Unveiling of the book: “Oral History: What and Why” — Report 2 (Final)

According to the Oral History website, the unveiling ceremony for the book “Oral History: What and Why” by Hamid Ghazvini was held on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at the Salman Farsi Hall of the Art Bureau, with the presence of experts in the field of oral history. In the first part of the program, Alireza Kamari, a researcher in oral history, briefly ...

Comparing the Narratives of Commanders and Ordinary Combatants in the Sacred Defense

An Analysis of Functions and Consequences

The experience of the Sacred Defense cannot be comprehended merely through statistics or official reports; what truly endures from war are the narratives of those who stood upon its frontlines. These narratives, however, vary significantly depending on one’s position, responsibilities, and lived experience.

Third Regiment: Memoirs of an Iraqi Prisoner of War Doctor – 4

The Iraqi regime, under the pretext of implementing construction projects and fostering national growth and development, invited nearly three million Egyptian nationals, along with several thousand Indian and Filipino nationals, into Iraq. Ostensibly, these individuals entered the country as laborers and technicians to participate in Iraq's development projects.

Experts Answer Oral History Questions

100 Questions/ 3

We asked several researchers and practitioners in the field of oral history to share their views on key questions in this field. The name of each participant appears at the beginning of their response. All responses will be published on this portal by the end of the week. The goal of this project is to open new perspectives on a shared issue and to promote academic dialogue in the field of oral history.

Report on the unveiling of the book "Sangar-e Towfiq"

According to Iranian Oral History website, the unveiling ceremony of the book "Sangar-e Towfiq (The trench of victory)", which includes the oral history of Towfiq Mosque during the Islamic Revolution and the Holy Defense, was held on Monday evening, October 27, 2025, at Towfiq Mosque, thanks to the efforts of the Foundation for the Preservation of Monuments and the Propagation of the Values of the Holy Defense.

Unveiling of the book "Oral History: What and Why"

The First report: Alireza Kamari

According to the Oral History website, the unveiling ceremony of the book "Oral History: What and Why" by Hamid Qazvini was held on Sunday evening, November 24, 1404, in the presence of experts in the field of oral history in the Salman Farsi Hall of the Arts Center.

Oral History News in September & October 2025

According to the Iranian Oral History website, the “Monthly News” section presents a series of reports reviewing news items related to oral history from print and online media. Below is a summary of the news for in August & October 2025.

Third Regiment: Memoirs of an Iraqi Prisoner of War Doctor – 3

Saddam asked me about the patients. I replied, “Mr. President, I work on the fifth floor and don’t have any information about their current condition.” At that moment, the ward physicians entered and rescued me from that awkward situation. Feeling distressed and shaken, I returned to my office in the emergency ward.

Experts Answer Oral History Questions

100 Questions/ 2

We asked several researchers and practitioners in the field of oral history to share their views on key questions in this field. The name of each participant appears at the beginning of their response. All responses will be published on this portal by the end of the week. The goal of this project is to open new perspectives on a shared issue and to promote academic dialogue in the field of oral history.
 

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 ...