
The Sacred Defense
The book “The Sacred Defense” by Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani provides a detailed account of Iran’s resistance and resilience during the Iran-Iraq War (1980–1988). Rafsanjani, a key political and military leader, documents the strategic, moral, and ideological aspects of the conflict, portraying it as a defense of faith, independence, and revolutionary values. The book highlights the sacrifices of Iranian soldiers, the nation’s unity under Imam Khomeini’s leadership, and the spiritual strength that sustained them despite immense hardships. Rafsanjani frames the war not merely as a military struggle but as a divine mission to protect Islam and the Islamic Republic’s integrity.
Published By:
Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani
Published Date:
June 15, 2026
Pages:
44
Subjects:
Iranian History
Available Format:
(14.2)
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The book “The Sacred Defense” by Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani provides a detailed account of Iran’s resistance and resilience during the Iran-Iraq War (1980–1988). Rafsanjani, a key political and military leader, documents the strategic, moral, and ideological aspects of the conflict, portraying it as a defense of faith, independence, and revolutionary values. The book highlights the sacrifices of Iranian soldiers, the nation’s unity under Imam Khomeini’s leadership, and the spiritual strength that sustained them despite immense hardships. Rafsanjani frames the war not merely as a military struggle but as a divine mission to protect Islam and the Islamic Republic’s integrity.