Comrade! Take it easy. (1)

A Report on the Anti-Shah Campaign in Iraq and Travel to Palestine and Lebanon

It was 1967. I was under the severe pursuit of SAVAK. Mr. Rafsanjani was arrested by SAVAK for our joint activities and was being interrogated. I received a message from prison in which had asked me to leave Iran and go to Iraq in every possible way and as soon as possible.

Many claimants, little men

A Rapport on Partisan Combat through Cuba, Egypt and Algeria

For us, who had suffered the coupe d’état of 28th of Mordad (1953 coup) not only by the Shah’s regime but from his allies, the revolution in Cuba and Algeria were inspirational.

The Story of Separation of Bahrain from Iran and a Memory from General Fereydoun Jam

These days that the uprising of Bahrain people for attaining political rights and freedom has drew attention of people of the world, with regard to the fact that the majority of Bahrain people are Shi'a and interested in the close relationship with Iran, a letter from General Fereydoun Jam, Head of Headquarter of Military of Iran in the former government, on the separation of Bahrain from Iran attracted me.

Memoirs of Masih Mohajeri from Islamic Republic Party

There is couple of things I would like to clear. It is not a bad thing to say that Imam Khomeini made a mistake. Imam was not innocent. Human beings make mistakes. It is wrong to believe that non-innocent people and ordinary people who have reached to a position make no mistakes. The second point is that we have to define Supreme Leader. It doesn’t mean that no one is allowed to question the Supreme Leader.

Memories of Fereydon Alam, Former Secretary of World Confederation

The first memory took place at the organizational flourish era of World Confederation and another one happened at early periods of abroad student movement. In the summer of 1967 that I had the honor of being Confederate Secretary, Mohammad Reza Shah received a formal invitation from President of Germany and travelled to Germany.

Seyed Morteza Nabavi talks about Qasr memoirs

Morteza Nabavi is among the pre-revolution political prisoners who spent part of his sentencing period in Qasr Prison. His memories of the prison have been stated in this interview. At present, he is the editor-in-chief of Reslat Daily, a member of “The Expediency Council” and a member of the “Central Council of the Engineers Association”.

The memory of one interview session

Interview with scholars and clergies and recording their memories provides a different account with other social classes. Many scholars and clergies avoid interviews and recording their memories and most importantly they refuse to state their names and hesitate to indicate concepts which might be perceived as gossip and engagement in scientific and religious affairs occupies them and hinders them from involvement in other aspects; in case they consent to interview, they are not much interested to discuss details. Hence, those involved in the field of oral history are unlikely to refer to this social group and sources of contemporary history.

Part of Oral History of Esfandiar Qarehbaqi

I was threatened publicly due to the publication of a revolutionary song about Imam Khomeini (God’s mercy upon his soul). Imagine that thousands of people were singing together the epical song “Oh, Iran” on the day the enemy had attacked the soil of the country. It was really energetic and exciting. The situation strengthened the motivation of many people in defending the country.

Memoirs of Issa Daraee from combatants of Malek Ashtar Battalion

The following memoirs are released for the first time…since they have been recorded in 1980s the fate of the narrator is not known… “…The brigade was supposed to leave the city of Khorramabad for a new area. We went to Shafi Khani area. Since a mission had been announced to the brigade, the battalions started war games. It was at that time when a large of number teachers in the form of Basiji (mobilized volunteers) forces had been sent to war fronts from different schools. Thus, the brigade had many qualified forces. After a while, the brigade was ordered to move toward the northwest of the country. After two or three days, we reached to the town of Naqadeh. It was said there, that Iraq had counterattacked and was going to seize the city of Piranshahr with several brigades and divisions and the Islamic Republic was planning to stop them. One of the brigades which had the mission to do this was Brigade 57. We were in Naqadeh for one night. The next day we left for the suburbs of Piranshahr and it was announced there that we must go forward at the same night and stop the enemy.

Revolution Supreme Leader’s memory of first visit with Imam after fifteen years

Portal of KHAMENEI.IR published a memory of the early days of Imam Khomeini’s returning to Iran in 1979 and a story about his familiarity with the Holy Quran. The title of this section is "Revolution of Quran" and a part of audio file of Supreme Leader’s memory is released in this program for the first time in thirty-three years.