Theory Two: The Borderline Legitimacy Crisis of Oral History in the Academic System
Theory One: “The Structural Duality of Opportunity–Threat in the Government’s Entry into Oral History”
An Interview with Members of an Iraqi Mawkib Present at the Gatherings in Tehran
The Beating Pulse of a Nation at the Moment of Nowruz
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Spring under the shadow of war
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Fasting in Tikrit Prison No. 16; Test of Faith in the Heart of Hardship
From Memory to Historical Knowledge: The Oral History of the Sacred Defense
A Review of Scientific and Operational Strategies for Overcoming the Erosion of Narrators’ Memory
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Four decades have passed since the end of the Imposed War.Experts Answer to Oral History Questions
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What effect do the narrator’s personal characteristics have on the narrative?
We asked several researchers and activists in the field of oral history to express their views on oral history questions. The names of each participant are listed at the beginning of their answers, and the text of all answers will be published on this portal by the end of the week.Expert Panel Session on Oral History of the Country – (Part 2)
"The world today is at the stage of specialized war narration"
According to the Oral History website, the “First Session of the Country’s Expert Panel on Oral History; with a focus on sustainability, the Sacred Defense, and resistance” was held online on the evening of Wednesday, May 20, 2026. This session was organized by the Deputy for Science, Research, and Technology of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army, in collaboration with the Foundation for Preservation of Sacred Defense Works and Values.Memoirs of Ahmad Nabavi
Seyyed Ahmad Nabavi, a Sacred Defense commander and narrator of the book Berasad be Khanom-e F (For Mrs. F) was the guest of the 284th program of the Night of Remembrance (October 2015). He spoke about the preliminary Operation Wal-Fajr. Nabavi said: “In the winter of 1983, the preliminary Operation Wal-Fajr was carried out. This operation was carried out after the operations of Fath al-Mubin, Beit al-Maqdis, Ramadan, and Muharram.Third Regiment: Memoirs of an Iraqi Prisoner of War Doctor – 33
Every two weeks, shortly after sunset, I would go to Mobile Medical Unit Eleven. On the way there, my driver "Karim" would drive the car, and on the way back, I would drive, because at night he would fall asleep behind the wheel. He was a very clean and polite soldier. I liked him. Despite these difficult and harsh conditions, I felt fortunate, because with complete freedom, far from the eyes of intelligence ...Memoirs of Majid Yousefzadeh
Majid Yousefzadeh, a disabled veteran of the Sacred Defense and a fighter of the Shrine Defender forces, was a guest at the 284th Night of Reminiscence program held in October 2017. He shared memories concerning military operations in Syria and the martyrdom of Mohsen Hojaji.Oral History News/April–May 2026
According to the Iran Oral History Website, News of the Month is a recurring feature that surveys developments related to oral history as reported in print and digital media. The following are selected oral history news items from April–May 2026.Expert Panel Session on Oral History of the Country – (Part 1)
Representing the Strategic Layers of the Sacred Defense; Prioritizing the Oral History Scientific Approach
According to the Oral History website, the “First Session of the Country’s Expert Panel on Oral History; with a focus on sustainability, the Sacred Defense, and resistance” was held online on the evening of Wednesday, May 20, 2026. This session was organized by the Deputy for Science, Research, and Technology of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army, ...Experts Answer to Oral History Questions
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Is it possible to critique popular narratives through oral history? How?
We asked several researchers and activists in the field of oral history to express their views on oral history questions. The names of each participant are listed at the beginning of their answers, and the text of all answers will be published on this portal by the end of the week.Third Regiment: Memoirs of an Iraqi Prisoner of War Doctor – 32
Three weeks later, after the shelling had ceased, I visited the regiment’s positions. During this visit, I observed the traces and signs of the battle that had taken place on January 5, 1981, within the area controlled by the 35th Armored Brigade. I also noticed one of our own ambulances, buried under the soil, with visible burn marks on it. I examined it closely.Most visited
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From Revolutionary Circles to the Military Arm of the Islamic Government
In those days, it became clear that certain institutions had to be established very quickly—institutions suited to the temperament, expectations, and lingering aspirations of the younger generation; young people who had been politically active before the Revolution and, in some cases, had been directly entangled in arrests, imprisonment, ...Authenticating Oral History: From Possibility to Necessity
The use of oral history as one of the historical sources has long been one of the principal challenges facing oral historians and those who employ it in contemporary historiography. The development of international standards for oral history, as well as IRIB standards, was intended to address the criticisms raised in this regard. The relationship between Diplomatics in written records and oral history is reciprocal.100 Questions/27
What is the place of research ethics in compiling oral history?We asked several researchers and activists in the field of oral history to express their views on oral history questions. The names of each participant are listed at the beginning of their answers, and the text of all answers will be published on this portal by the end of the week.
Photo Album from The Doctor of fly
The Doctor of fly, authored by Fatemeh Dehghan Niri, presents the memoirs of Dr. Mohammad-Taqi Khorsandi Ashtiani, Professor Emeritus and a subspecialist in Otolaryngology at Tehran University of Medical Sciences. Compiled within the framework of oral history, the work recounts different stages of his life—from childhood and years of ...
