History

[custom_adv] In the years preceding the Iranian Revolution, the regime under Mohammad Reza Pahlavi sought to solidify its dominance, both domestically and regionally. One of the most significant annual events designed to project this power was the December 11 military parade, which was held every year to commemorate the suppression of the Azerbaijani autonomy movement and the artisanal rebellion, both …

[custom_adv] Eliyahu (Eli) ben Shaul Cohen, a name that resonates in the annals of espionage history, is remembered as one of Israel’s most significant spies. Born in Alexandria, Egypt in 1924, Cohen’s life and actions played a pivotal role in shaping Israel’s military success during the Six-Day War of 1967. His espionage operations in Syria were not only extraordinary in …

[custom_adv] The Mehrabad Airport Roof Collapse: A Tragic Event in Persian History The Mehrabad Airport roof collapse, which occurred on December 5, 1974, is a tragic and significant event in the history of Homeland, particularly in the context of its aviation infrastructure. This disaster, which claimed the lives of at least 18 people and injured dozens more, serves as a …

[custom_adv] Heroes is a 1970 crime thriller that stands as an intriguing collaboration between Iranian and international cinema. Directed by the veteran filmmaker Jean Negulescu and penned by Chester Erskine, the film is a fascinating blend of Western heist tropes and Iranian cultural elements. Set amidst the harsh deserts and volatile political backdrop of 1970s Iran, the film tells the …

On December 9, 1984, the Iranian press marked a historic milestone when then-President Ali Khamenei inaugurated the computer typesetting department of the Information Institute. This groundbreaking event not only introduced a new era for the Information newspaper but also revolutionized the Iranian press industry as a whole. The computer typesetting system implemented by the Information newspaper was the first use …

[custom_adv] General Hafez al-Assad, President of Syria, the distinguished guest of Shahanshah Arya Mehr, arrived in Tehran today. This distinguished guest comes from a Muslim land, a land that is well known to Iranians, a land that has remained steadfast against the heavy pressure of the war with the soldiers and military personnel of the Israeli government and is trying …

[custom_adv] Razi High School, one of Capital’s most prominent educational institutions, holds a unique position in the city’s history. Situated on Vali-Asr Street, above the Mirdamad intersection, the school boasts not only a prime location but also a rich heritage that intertwines education, culture, and history. As one of the largest high schools in Tehran, Razi High School has become …

[custom_adv] The Baladiyeh Cafe or the Municipality Cafe had been an important part of people’s collective memories for three decades since the beginning of the Pahlavi era. A place for playing, traveling, a place for politicians to meet and listen to different music. As the newspapers of the time wrote, the Baladiyeh Cafe was a large building that “Monsieur Fard” …

[custom_adv] Seventy years ago, a remarkable moment unfolded in the annals of Iranian history when a group of citizens who had been held captive in the former Soviet Union finally returned home. This event, which took place in December 1955, marked the release of 56 Iranian men, women, and children—40 men, 9 women, and 7 children—from Soviet prisons. Their homecoming …

[custom_adv] A Historical Study of Tehran’s Traffic Accidents in 1974 In 1974, the bustling city of Tehran faced increasing challenges related to its rapidly growing population and infrastructure. As Iran’s capital expanded both economically and socially, one of the most pressing issues was the dramatic rise in traffic accidents. To address this problem, the city’s traffic police initiated a comprehensive …