History

Shokrollah Paknejad (September 15, 1944 – December 18, 1988) was a key figure in the leftist revolutionary movements in Iran. As a leader of the Palestine Group and the National Democratic Front, he played a crucial role in shaping the revolutionary political landscape of the 1960s and 1970s. Born in Dezful, Iran, Paknejad’s political journey began during his university years …

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad: A Political Biography Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (born November 26, 1956) is an Iranian politician who served as the sixth President of Iran from 2005 to 2013. His tenure was marked by controversial domestic and foreign policies, particularly his handling of Iran’s economy and its nuclear program. Prior to his presidency, he served as the first Governor of Ardabil from …

The Taj Cultural and Sports Organization holds a significant place in the history of Iranian sports. Founded in the final years of World War II, it evolved from a modest cycling club into one of the largest and most influential sports organizations in the world, second only to Real Madrid in terms of assets and property. This document explores the …

The Beginning of Reforms in Iran: The White Revolution and Its Consequences The inception of reforms in Iran can be traced back to the last three years of President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s administration. During this time, Iran’s monarch, Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, began discussing the necessity of land reforms, which he had been contemplating since his ascension to the throne. …

The Azerbaijan People’s Government and the Formation of the Democratic Party of Azerbaijan Introduction The Democratic Party of Azerbaijan (DPA) was a political organization established in Tabriz on September 12, 1945. This party played a significant role in the establishment of the short-lived autonomous government of Azerbaijan, which became one of the key events in Iranian history and an early …

The Shah and Queen’s Visit to Tehran University: A Historic Moment in 1944 Eighty years ago, on the anniversary of the founding of Tehran University, an event of great significance took place in the heart of Iran’s academic and intellectual center. On that day, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the young Shah of Iran, accompanied by his then-Queen, Fawzia Fawad, visited Tehran …

Nosratollah Karimi was a multi-talented artist who made significant contributions to Iranian theater, cinema, and puppetry. His work spanned several decades, and he remained an influential figure despite facing political persecution after the Revolution of 1979. Early Life and Education Born on January 1, 1924, Nosratollah Karimi completed his early education at the Tehran Industrial Conservatory before receiving his secondary …

The Tragic Tale of Ghazanfar Waziri: A False Claim to Imamate Seventy years ago, a man by the name of Ghazanfar Waziri became infamous for his controversial life, which ended under dramatic circumstances. His story, set in the villages surrounding Kashan, Iran, is one of deception, religious ambition, and the enduring belief of his followers. This tale, chronicled in Ettelaat, …

Mehdi Bazargan (September 1907 – 20 January 1995) was an influential scholar, academic, and a long-time advocate for democracy. He played a crucial role in the Revolution of 1979 and became Iran’s first prime minister following the revolution. However, his tenure was short-lived, as he resigned in November of the same year due to his opposition to the U.S. Embassy …