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.

Memoirs of Katirayi of his trip with Hashemi and Bazargan to Ahwaz and Abadan

Mardom-e Emruz Daily, Jan 17, 2015- Mahsa Ali Beygi: Life has dried Mostafa Katirayi’s hair white; the color of the winter of 1978. Katirayi is now in his 80s; but then he was a young man who was appointed by Imam along with Bazargan and Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani to visit oil reserve areas and supervise its production.

An Interview with an Eye-witness of 23rd Azar 1357(14th Dec. 1978) Event

Mashhad- the challenge to reach the victory of Islamic Revolution in Iran is more expansive and valued because of the blood of compatriots. The Shah’s mercenary regime attack to Imam Reza Hospital in Mashhad is one of the important historical events in those days.

The Story of C130 Crash The Commanders of Samen Olaeme Operation by the Pilot

Colonel Pilot Solati in the anniversary of C130 crash, an aircraft carrying martyred commanders of Samen Olaeme Operation, recounted the incident. Reported by Jamaaran quoted from ISNA, retired colonel Solati, pilot of C130 aircraft transporting martyred commanders, in memorial ceremony of commanders Javad Fakouri, Mohammad Jahan Ara, Vali Ollah Fallahi, Yousef Kolahdouz and Seyyed Mousa Namjou said: It is very difficult for me to give a speech in the anniversary of this plane crash in the spot of the incident, but I have to say that I’m one of the pilots with the most tours of flight during war and I joined the war from the beginning.

Iranian professor in America narrates story of war

This is the story of Mohammad J. one of my best friends who was killed in Iran-Iraq war. Beside that thin man (me) in the photo, Mohammad is seen. In Iran, last week was the anniversary of the beginning of war between Iran and Iraq (1980-1988). State media call it “Holy Defense” and cover the event. In Iran, state narrations about the war are filled with myth-making about what happened those years. These narrations overseas are filled with geopolitics, military and academic discussions. Both do not reveal the realities of the war according to what happened to the soldiers and their families. Although we believe that a hero can be holy, myth-making distances us from real stories regarding epic and self-sacrifice.

Supreme Leader's Sacred Defense Memories

The official website of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, www.khamanei.ir, has recently released seven memories by the Leader on the occasion of the anniversary of the Sacred Defense. 1. A woman who offered all her belongings to the Iranian forces at war During my two or three-day stay in Hamadan, they gave me this letter in which a woman had written about her sacrifices to the war. She said she had already sent he husband and sons to the war front and felt embarrassed not to be able to go over to the battle herself. She also said she had two rings and a little sum of money which were here savings for several months and that she would readily offer them to the fighting forces instead of buying her children warm clothes for the winter.