Medal and Leave - 7
11 notes from and Iraqi captive
The pattern and criterion of tranquility in any area of the front was a forbidden zone. If the distance between the contact lines of the Islamic forces and Saddam's army increased, the forbidden zone expanded, and consequently, security and tranquility were established. Otherwise, the situation would become tense.Medal and Leave - 6
11 notes from and Iraqi captive
He laughed so hard he nearly toppled over backward. They were engrossed in conversation, and I carefully observed their faces. Between every sentence, his insane laughter erupted, interrupting their words. With his gleaming eyes, he scanned the corners of the room. His sullen face and sharp gaze revealed his savagery and treachery. His close friend was no better.Medal and Leave - 5
11 notes from and Iraqi captive
Divine aid, in its true sense, means the Great God's support of His sincere servants through unseen forces in the heavens and the earth without human awareness. That is, the same strong and resilient barriers that have protected the Islamic Revolution in the past and present from destructive and devastating currents; and I have been involved in such situations.Medal and Leave - 4
11 notes from an Iraqi captive
They entered in columns from all directions. Their faces were sallow and dust-covered, their lips parched, and their eyes dim; they saw nothing but an obscure goal. They seemed apprehensive of an uncertain future, and if you looked at their faces, you would think they were miners, with the roof caved in on them, who had emerged alive from under the rubble and escaped the clutches of death.Medal and Leave - 3
11 notes from an Iraqi captive
Then everything came to an end, and the situation transformed. Voices reach the ears with different tones and melodies. The sound of screams and the whisper of pens blend together. The wind roars like the rebellious winter thunder, rushing through polished, weathered rocks, carrying delicate snowflakes within it. The blows of snowy waves upon the cheeks are excruciating.Medal and Leave - 2
11 notes from an Iraqi captive
On one of the days in July 1983, our forces' column positioned itself on the highlands and towering peaks of Haj Omran, which held immense strategic importance and where movement was extremely difficult. From this side, fierce and surprise attacks were launched day and night by Saddam's forces and Iranian forces to capture the summit of "Gerdkoo." Movement in such positions usually took place under the cover ...Medal and Leave - 1
11 notes from an Iraqi captive
Many Iraqi POWs wrote memoirs for the Office of Resistance Literature and Art. However, there were exceptions, like the author of this book. We only saw him once, but that one meeting was enough for him to agree to write these eleven beautiful memoirs. We have chosen the name "Medal and Leave" among the titles of this book. We still believe that the insights of Iraqi POWs, combined with the memories ...The Embankment Wounded Shoulders – 16
Diary of a Rescuer
The sky in this part of the earth left many stars for us in its crimson album. The soil of Shalamcheh was like an open embrace from heaven; a flat land of martyrdom where the hands of the brave could easily reach God. "Davood Rahimi", after his martyrdom, was seen in a photo wearing a clerical robe when the guys visited his grave. No one knew during his time at the front that he was a religious student.The Embankment Wounded Shoulders – 15
Diary of a Rescuer
The PMP carrying the members of the relief post set off, and I prayed that they would arrive safely. A mortar hit the PMP near the embankment, but by God's will, nothing happened, and it continued moving. I started walking as the mortar shells were exploding a few meters away. As I passed the three-way intersection, I saw a burned and disintegrated ambulance.The Embankment Wounded Shoulders – 14
Diary of a Rescuer
It was a very dangerous job, but there was no other choice. We left the wounded in the P.M.P. and prayed that they would pass safely. From there, it was a twenty-minute walk to the end of the three-way road. The P.M.P. left and disappeared from our sight at a bend in the road. I called Ghiyassi by portable transceiver to inform him that a P.M.P. full of wounded was coming.1
...
The latest
Most visited
A Statistical Glance at the Oral History Archive of Iran
The Oral History Weekly, an electronic periodical that commenced its regular publication in November 2010, now stands on the threshold of releasing its 700th issue. Published every Wednesday, the newsletter consolidates all content posted on the Oral History website over the preceding week and circulates it to more than 850 subscribers via email. This report—drawing upon statistical data from content published on ...A Memory of an Army Aviation Pilot
I was taking a nap in my office when the door opened and a soldier entered the room. I got up from my chair and after arranging my clothes, I prepared to hear the soldier's news. After saluting, he said, "Captain, the commander has business with you." And with this, he paid military respect and left the room.Monafeghin: A New Deception
July-August 1989Following the discussions around the asylum of Iraqi prisoners of war in Iran during peace negotiations, the Iraqi side, not wanting to fall behind, launched their own campaign to offer asylum. At the outset, they attempted to attract prisoners by making grand promises ...
Supports from Guilds and Bazaars peaple
Memoirs of Haj Hossein FathiOur base of operations had become the Saheb al-Zaman Mosque in the Kamp-Lou neighborhood of Ahvaz. With the assistance of Brother Khani and his companions, we began preparing hot meals and sending them to the frontlines. We ourselves, along with several fellow merchants from the bazaar, entered the conflict zone, bringing warm clothing, ...
