Doostane Farsi Zabane Man, which translates from Persian (Farsi) to "My Persian-Speaking Friends," aims to increase friendship and cultural understanding between Iranians and Americans through a pen pal program between young citizens of Iran and the United States.
Catching Elephant is a theme by Andy Taylor
Haj Hossein Kharrazi a commander in Iran-Iraq war.
Mostafa Chamran (8 March 1932 – 20 June 1981) was an Iranian scientist who served as first defence minister of post-revolutionary Iran and as member of parliament, as well as commander of paramilitary volunteers in Iran–Iraq War. He was killed during the war.
An Iranian soldier poses with his RPG on top of a bunker, during the Iran-Iraq War (Circa 1980’s)
A Young Iranian soldier looks outside from the window of a bus in Tehran as he waits to be sent to the fronts of Iran-Iraq War (Circa 1980’s)
Motherly care, Tehran, February 9, 1979
Tea and bread sustained a revolution. After soldiers joined the demonstrations, civilians brought provisions into the streets.
Armed sister, Abadan, Iran, February 1983
An Iranian man prays at the grave of his brother who was killed during the Iran-Iraq War (Picture by Kaveh Golestan)
An Iranian soldier reads the Quran in his small bunker in the front line of Iran-Iraq War (Circa 1980’s) Picture by Kaveh Golestan
Young Iranian Soldier takes a nap next to a tank during the Iran-Iraq War
Niches with Pictures of Martyrs
Niches and shelves are a part Iranian Culture. They not only have a functional role to hold and store objects but also are used to display interests and beliefs of the owners.
After the Iran - Iraq war Families who lost a relative during the conflict display a picture of that relative on a niche or shelf in their homes.
