Oral history news for March-April 2025

According to the Iranian Oral History website, “Monthly News” is the title of a series of reports on this site. These reports review news related to the site’s subject matter as published in print and online media. Below are some news items from Farvardin 1404 (March–April 2025): The book "From Aras to Zagros," a collection of prison writings by Hossein Qoli Khan Rostam Mamasani, on the topic of Iran’s oral history, was unveiled on Sunday, March 30, in Rostam County.

Oral History News of Esfand 1403 (Feb 19th to March 21st 2025)

According to the Iranian Oral History Web Site, “News of the Month” is the title of a series of reports on this site. These reports take a look at news related to the site’s topic in written and virtual media. Below are some of the news from Esfand 1403 (Feb 19th to March 21st 2025).

The 366th Night of Reminiscence – Part 2

The 366th Night of Reminiscence, featuring accounts from the Hazrat Mahdi Battalion of the 10th Seyyed-al-Shohada Division, was held on February 20, 2025, at the Sura Hall of the Islamic Revolution Art Center. The event featured recollections by Alireza Moradkhani, Nabiollah Ahmadlou, Jalal Fakhra, and General Mohammad Hadi, with Javad Aini serving as the host.

Uncovering the inner connection between the individual and the phenomenon is the task of oral history

According to the Oral History website, the "Training Course on Recording Oral History in the Oil Industry: Interviewer Training" was held in person and online on Sunday, 8th of Esfand 1403 (February 26, 2025), at the Oil Industry Documents and Museums Center. The following is an excerpt from this training course:

Report of the Fourth National Conference on the Oral History of the Sacred Defense (3rd and Final)

The Importance of Maintaining Confidentiality in the Oral History of System Officials

According to the Iranian Oral History website, the “Conclusion of the Fourth National Conference on the Oral History of the Sacred Defense and Resistance” was held on Saturday morning, March 24, 2025, in the presence of oral history activists, in the Qalam Hall ...

The 366th Night of Reminiscence – Part 1

The 366th Night of Reminiscence, featuring a narrative from the Hazrat Mahdi Battalion of the 10th Seyyed al-Shohada Division, was held on February 20, 2025, at the Sura Hall of the Islamic Revolution Art Center. The event hosted accounts from Alireza Moradkhani, Nabiollah Ahmadlou, Jalal Fakhra, and General Mohammad Hadi, with Javad Aini serving as the session’s moderator.

Oral History News for Bahman 1403

(January-February 2025)

According to the Iranian Oral History website, "News of the Month" is the title of a series of reports on this website. The reports provide an overview of news related to the site's topic in written and virtual media. The following is the news for January-February 2025.

It was raised at the "Fourth Conference on the Oral History of Sacred Defense":

The credibility of the commanders

According to the Iranian Oral History website, the “Conclusion of the Fourth National Conference on the Oral History of the Sacred Defense and Resistance” was held on Saturday morning, March 24, 2025, in the presence of oral history activists, in the Qalam Hall of the ...

Report of the Fourth National Conference on the Oral History of the Sacred Defense -1

Acceptance of 220 Article Titles

According to the Iranian Oral History website, the “Conclusion of the Fourth National Conference on the Oral History of the Sacred Defense and Resistance” was held on Saturday morning, March 24, 2025, in the presence of oral history activists, in the Qalam Hall of the National Archives and Library Organization.

365th Night of Memory – 4

The 365th show of Night of Memory entitled "Waiting" was held in Andisheh Hall of the Art Center of the Islamic Revolution on the 4th of Bahman 1403 (January 23, 2025). Several combatants of the Martyrdom Battalion of "The 27th Division of Mohammad Rasoullollah (SAWA)" narrated their memoirs. The wives and mothers of the martyrs attended the show. Mr. Ahmad Karimi, Mrs. Maryam ...
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Operation Beit al-Moqaddas and Liberation of Khorramshahr

After Operation Fat’h al-Mobin, we traveled to Kermanshah and visited Sar-e-Pol-e-Zahab before heading to Ilam. During Operation Beit al-Moqaddas, the 27th Brigade was still receiving support from the West. We maintained contact with individuals who had previously worked in Area 7 and were now leading the brigade. It was through these connections that I learned about Operation Beit al-Moqaddas.
Reza in Revolution

Memoirs of Hujjat al-Islam Reza Motalebi

Hujjat al-Islam Reza Motalebi is a cleric from Isfahan. Before the revolution, he was the imam of the Fallah Mosque – which was later renamed Abuzar Mosque. By his presence and efforts, Abuzar Mosque soon became a base for supporters of the Imam and the revolution. After the victory of the revolution, he played a role in uniting forces and maintaining political vitality in southwest Tehran.

The Necessity of Receiving Feedback in Oral History

Whenever we engage in a task, we naturally seek ways to evaluate our performance — to correct shortcomings and enhance strengths. Such refinement is only possible through the feedback we receive from others. Consider, for instance, a basketball player whose shots are consistently accurate; should he begin shooting blindfolded, his success rate would rapidly decline, as he would be deprived of essential feedback from each attempt.
Book Review

Sir Saeed

The book “Sir Saeed” is a documentary [narrative] of the life of martyr Seyyed Mohammad Saeed Jafari, written by Mohammad Mehdi Hemmati and published by Rahiyar Publications. In March 2024, this book was recognized as one of the selected documentary biographies in the 21st edition of the Sacred Defense Book of the Year Award. The following text is a review on the mentioned book.