Third Regiment: Memoirs of an Iraqi Prisoner of War Doctor – 8

Although these incidents occurred one after another, the Islamic Republic sought not to respond militarily to these provocations and acts of aggression by the Baghdad regime. The credulous public also believed that the issue would not go beyond this point and that the Iraqi government did not intend to do anything more than reclaim the occupied territories. Even Saddam Hussein himself emphasized this point in the military communiqué broadcast after the attack on September ...

Third Regiment: Memoirs of an Iraqi Prisoner of War Doctor – 7

Propaganda outlets were publishing news and reports about acts of unrest and separatist movements that took place after the victory of the Iranian Revolution. To pave the way for the fragmentation of Iran, these media used the phrase “the peoples of Iran” instead of “the Iranian people.” The Ba’athists ignored the fact that Arabs, Kurds, and Turkmen lived in Iraq and that they referred to all of them as a single Iraqi nation.

Third Regiment: Memoirs of an Iraqi Prisoner of War Doctor – 6

The Ministry of Propaganda printed and distributed numerous color images of Saddam, as well as medals featuring his likeness. Students were forced to pin these medals to their chests upon entering school. Additionally, images of Saddam were placed under the glass of wristwatches, and statues depicting him in various poses were created and installed at the entrances of major cities.

Third Regiment: Memoirs of an Iraqi Prisoner of War Doctor – 5

In 1980, the Ba'athist regime of Iraq expelled thousands of Iraqi families to Iran, claiming that they were of Iranian origin and responsible for numerous acts of sabotage in Iraq. This deportation was carried out with extraordinary cruelty and brutality. A large number of innocent people were arrested and imprisoned, and their movable and immovable property was confiscated. Women, the elderly, and children were then ...

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.

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.

Third Regiment: Memoirs of an Iraqi Prisoner of War Doctor – 2

I graduated from medical school in 1979 and began my work as a physician in the community. Due to my outstanding grade, I was employed at a first-class hospital in Baghdad. My work started at the Arab Children's Hospital and concluded at the Al-Karama General Hospital. The Arab Children's Hospital is located in a sensitive area near the parliament, the Presidential Palace, and the Ministry of Interior.

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.

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.

Medal and Leave - 10

11 notes from an Iraqi captive

The road was always perilous. So much so that one could boldly say the dangers of the front lines were insignificant in comparison to the dangers of this road. Most vehicles carrying personnel that traveled this road would crash and overturn. Sometimes, the columns of forces passing through this route would also be attacked by regime opposition militants.