Book Review

Uninvited Jalal

One way to better understand influential figures in contemporary history is to delve into their notes. Jalal Al-Ahmad is an intellectual writer who has influenced the political and social intellectual movements of Iran with his works. The book Jalal-e Nakhandeh (Uninvited Jalal) is written by Gholamreza Khaki, which is based on Jalal's unpublished diaries.

The Dusk of the Sixth Day

Narrated by Gholamhossein Bashardoust

Hojatoleslam Gholamhossein Bashardoust, who, following the martyrdom of Mostafa Radanipour, remained the one and only cleric in a senior wartime command position, boasts a distinguished record as the commander of the Karbala Headquarters during the Sacred Defense. The book The Dusk of the Sixth Day is named in remembrance of the ...

War and State

As Recounted in the Memoirs of Seyyed Mohammad Sadr

Seyyed Mohammad Sadr, the son of Ayatollah Seyyed Reza Sadr and nephew of Imam Musa Sadr, is a politician who has held various positions in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Interior, and the Expediency Discernment Council. The book War and State chronicles his memories as the Political-Social Deputy of the Ministry of Interior during the years 1985 to 1989.

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The Hidden Camp

The Hidden Camp narrates the autobiographical memoirs of Mohammad Hassan Mirzaei, recounting his experiences from managing Iraqi POW camps to enduring captivity in Iranian POW camps. This work, rewritten and compiled by Meysam Gholampour, was published in the summer of 2024 by Mirath-e Ahl-e Qalam Publications in collaboration with the Damavand Martyrs Foundation.

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That Side of the Wall

Seizure of US embassy as narrated by Habibollah Bitaraf

Habibollah Bitaraf was one of three first ideologues of the seizure of the US embay and a member of the coordination council of the den of the espionage. He who was studying Civil Engineering in Technical Faculty of Tehran University at that time has first-hand memoirs about the event.

The Cypress of Qumis

Narrated by Mehdi Mahdavinejad

The late Mehdi Mahdavinejad was one of the prominent commanders during the Sacred Defense and a founding member of the 12th Qaem Brigade of Semnan Province. His illustrious military record includes commanding the 18th Al-Ghadir Brigade, the 30th Quds Division of Gilan, and the 17th Ali ibn Abi Talib Division.

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Description of the Pain of Desire

Memoirs of Dr. Mohammad Reza Zaffarqandi about the days of war and front and serving in field hospitals was published in a book titled “Description of the Pain of Love-Desire” compiled by Raheleh Sabouri in 466 pages. It was released in 1401 (2022) by Sooreh Mehr Publications. The number of titles of medical group books (doctors, paramedics and ...

Military Medical Center

Narration of Nasrullah Fathian

Nasrullah Fathian, who was in charge of the Southern Military Medical Center during the Holy Defense period, has given his stories from the time of birth to the command in the book "Military Medical Center". This book is the result of 60 hours of General Ali Asghar Molla's interview with Fathian, which was edited by Abbas Heydari Moghadam Arani in ...

Magazines Full of Takbir

The book "Magazines Full of Takbir" , the memoirs of Colonel Qoodrat Akhrian in 2022, with the number of 500 copies and 590 pages, has been published by the Foundation for the Preservation of Works and Publication of Sacred Defense Values of West Azarbaijan Province. The interview and editing of this book was done by Jila Moradi, and on its cover, there is a picture of the narrator in Majnoon Island (1984) wearing a chemical mask.

Life and Time of Ali Akbar Moeenfar

“Life and Time of Ali Akbar Moeenfar” authored by Parviz Sa’adati has been published by Sooreh Mehr Publications. The book is the result of more than 110 hours of interviews with the late Ali Akbar Moeenfar. He is the first Head of the Planning and Budget Organization as well as the first Minister of Oil in the interim government of the Islamic Revolution.
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Excerpt from the Memoirs of Mehdi Chamran

The Journey of the Members of the Supreme Islamic Shia Council of Lebanon to Iran
"... At that time, Dr. Mostafa Chamran had not yet arrived in Iran; he was still in Lebanon. We were eagerly anticipating his arrival… One day, while I was walking through the corridors of the Prime Minister’s Office—since my duties during those days were predominantly based there— ...
Meeting with the mother of the martyr defender of the shrine; Qadir Sarlak

A House Colored with Sacrifice

Stepping into a house that smells of sacrifice and courage is not something that can be easily described. In this house, every wall has a story of courage and as if time had stopped. Our meeting with the mother of martyr Sarlak was a meaningful and emotional moment. A patient and steadfast woman welcomed us with a smile that revealed a deep longing for her martyred son.

The Uprising in Amol

On the 6th of Bahman 1360 (January 26, 1982), one of the most significant political-security events following the victory of the Islamic Revolution occurred. This was the assault on the city of Amol by a faction of the Communist Union of Iran, known as the Sarbedaran or Jangali. Their target was to seize control of the city, particularly attacking the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Basij bases.
At the Unveiling of “War and State”:

Minister of Health Praises the Prestigious Sadr Family

The book War and State in the Memoirs of Seyyed Mohammad Sadr, authored by Mohammad Qobadi and published by Sooreh Mehr, was officially unveiled at the The Artistic Sect of the Islamic Republic. According to the Sooreh Mehr Publishing website, this event was attended by Mohammadreza Zafarghandi, Minister of Health, Treatment, and Medical Education;