Seyyed of Quarters 15 (2)

Memories of Iranian Released POW, Seyyed Jamal Setarehdan

Most of the time people gathered in Saat Square and started their demonstrations. Directions of demos often ended in Shahpour T-junction, Pahlavi Street and Mojasameh Square . I also wanted to participate in demos and my older brother read this into my eyes. One day, he let his eye rest on me when he was preparing to go out. Stretching his hand to me, he said, "Just on this condition that you promise not to gain distance from me!"

Seyyed of Quarters 15 (1)

Memories of Iranian Released POW, Seyyed Jamal Setarehdan

On the afternoon of one of early days of December 1978, I had sat in front of our house with Seyyed Hojat and both let our eyes rest on crowd which shouted slogan and moved forward. The bald man with handlebar moustaches had caught my attention. It was like he had stood to smoke idly and for whiling away. I had a strange enthusiastic to join the demonstration, but my parents said that I am just a little boy and might hurt among that crowd. In the front row, younger people, arm in arm, clasped each others hands and knocked their feet on the ground and chanted: "Down with the Pahlavi monarchy ..."

Seyyed of Quarters 15

Memories of Iranian released POW, Seyyed Jamal Setarehdan

Seyyed is an employee of Roads and Urban Development of Ardabil province. He has taken diploma. He has born on 9th September 1967 and is the fifth child in the family. He has five brothers and three sisters. His name has been registered as a 25 percent disabled war veteran of imposed war, and after admission of resolution and invasion of hypocrites and Iraqis offensive, being encircled six days along with several of his fellow warriors on 27th July 1988 between Qasr-e Shirin and Gilan-e Gharb, struggling to survive and stand against the enemy, and finally being captured by the Iraqis.

Air Raid to Al-Waleed (38)‎

The Story of Demolishing Fighters and the Equipment in Al-Waleed Triple Military Bases ‎Known as H-3‎

I was born in 1955 in Kermanshah. I finished my primary and secondary education in Tehran, except for the fifth grade which I finished it at the Khosravi border, and in 1974, I entered the Pilot School of Air Force. In 1978, I completed pilot course In America and as a pilot of F-5 fighters began serving. I participated actively in the activities of overthrowing the monarchy before the revolution, and in collaboration with other colleagues I carried out various missions until the end of crises and imposed war.

Air Raid to Al-Waleed (37)‎

The Story of Demolishing Fighters and the Equipment in Al-Waleed Triple Military Bases ‎Known ‎as H-3‎

With contribution of pilot Mohammad Hossein Nikpour and cinema agents, a movie was ‎made of the operations. During making it, Captain Pilot Mohammad Reza Khaleghi did ‎coordination on the scene and advised the cameramen group about necessary things. ‎According to the time of making and the political issues of that period, and given the ‎matter it was made for the public, this movie was assessed as a fairly good film of its kind ‎in displaying the Air Force in the Sacred Defense. ‎

Air Raid to Al-Waleed (36)‎

The Story of Demolishing Fighters and the Equipment in Al-Waleed Triple Military Bases ‎Known as H-3‎

"Azarfar and I served at Mehrabad base, and due to the shortage of pilots on the Nojeh base, we were in Hamedan about a month. I remember that they sent us to Hameadan with a modern jet Falcon aircraft after kissing the Holy Quran along with colleagues: Toosi, Reevandi, Ashkan, Ravadgar, Javanmardi and another person. Azarfar and I decided to go back home very soon, when the mission was completed successfully with the grace of God and we landed safety on the ground.

Air Raid to Al-Waleed (35)‎

The Story of Demolishing Fighters and the Equipment in Al-Waleed Triple Military Bases ‎Known as H-3‎

The result of air raiding to the three bases of northern, eastern, and southern al-Waleed was destruction of more than 48 different types of aircrafts such as, Tu-22, Tu-16, MiG-23, Su-20 and other types of aircrafts and key equipment, plus several types of helicopters and some radar systems which had been deployed to Al-Waleed to avoid air strikes. The incident became the major news of media very soon and was considered at the farthest region around the world. The most important aspect of it was the state of traversing such a long route, given the available equipment and the heavy conditions of the time.

Air Raid to Al-Waleed (34)‎

The Story of Demolishing Fighters and the Equipment in Al-Waleed Triple Military Bases ‎Known as H-3‎

"I turned on the radar a moment near the meeting point of borders of three countries, Syria, Iraq and Turkey toward the East to see what is happening. Much to my surprise, I saw the situation is unusual and in the short distance there are several aircraft ahead of us. Immediately I said Mahmoud: "We've become known, quickly turn left and to return." He obeyed, and a blow shook the aircraft violently while turning. Also we heard a loud noise.

Air Raid to Al-Waleed (33)‎

The Story of Demolishing Fighters and the Equipment in Al-Waleed Triple Military Bases ‎Known as H-3‎

About four months technicians worked hard on damaged parts of aircraft, including fuselage, hydraulic system, and so on until this expensive flying was prepared. On 8th of August in the same year, two Hercules delivered the engine, related jack (stand) and other supplies to repairers, because the engine of aircraft was also damaged, and returned to Tehran two days later. The first pilot of aircraft which carried the engine was Capt.

Air Raid to Al-Waleed (32)‎

The Story of Demolishing Fighters and the Equipment in Al-Waleed Triple Military Bases ‎Known as H-3

"We heard that the pilots we were concerned about them from morning, have returned safety, while we had just landed after air cover of region. For this reason, we quickly headed to the hangar in front of which a group of our colleagues had gathered, and we kissed the face of these heroes when we found out what a great event has occurred. At the same time, hearing the story of Khazraei, we thought that it is concocted and he and his co-pilot have martyred very likely. Because such things wasn’t unusual! "
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Part of memoirs of Seyed Hadi Khamenei

The Arab People Committee

Another event that happened in Khuzestan Province and I followed up was the Arab People Committee. One day, we were informed that the Arabs had set up a committee special for themselves. At that time, I had less information about the Arab People , but knew well that dividing the people into Arab and non-Arab was a harmful measure.
Book Review

Kak-e Khak

The book “Kak-e Khak” is the narration of Mohammad Reza Ahmadi (Haj Habib), a commander in Kurdistan fronts. It has been published by Sarv-e Sorkh Publications in 500 copies in spring of 1400 (2022) and in 574 pages. Fatemeh Ghanbari has edited the book and the interview was conducted with the cooperation of Hossein Zahmatkesh.

Is oral history the words of people who have not been seen?

Some are of the view that oral history is useful because it is the words of people who have not been seen. It is meant by people who have not been seen, those who have not had any title or position. If we look at oral history from this point of view, it will be objected why the oral memories of famous people such as revolutionary leaders or war commanders are compiled.

Daily Notes of a Mother

Memories of Ashraf-al Sadat Sistani
They bring Javad's body in front of the house. His mother comes forward and says to lay him down and recite Ziarat Warith. His uncle recites Ziarat and then tells take him to the mosque which is in the middle of the street and pray the funeral prayer (Ṣalāt al-Janāzah) so that those who do not know what the funeral prayer is to learn it.