Tehran – Iran is scheduled to launch eight new museums dedicated to the Irah and Iraq wars of 1980-1988, and was referred to domestically in Iran 1407 (March 2028) as “sacred defense.”
Brigadier General Berman Kalger, head of the Foundation for Sacred Defence Works and Preservation and Publishing, made a presentation at the ceremony on or around May 18th, the International Museum of Iran, which was observed worldwide.
According to Kalgar, the number of sacred defense and museums of Islamic Revolution across the country will increase from 29 to 37 within the next three years. He also said plans are underway to establish an international museum in Tabas, a city of historical importance in the context of post-revolutionary events.
“The museum is not only a guardian of history, but also a cultural hub that promotes education and intergenerational dialogue,” Calger said. “In today’s world, modern museums are part of a creative economy and serve as tools for cultural diplomacy.”
He emphasized that the sacred Defense Museum is essential to preserve authentic documents from the war era, combating historical distortions, and strengthening national identity. “The real winners of sacred defense were the people,” he said.
Emphasizing the wider memorial landscape, Kalgar noted that Iran currently hosts 58 sacred defence monuments in seven provinces, including Buscher, Western Azarbaijan and Kamansha, with over 3,000 memorial sites dedicated to inorganic martyrs.
The ceremony also launched 271 cultural programs at Iranian museums, with 10 events being launched online. These include the exhibition “Unfinished Tales” at the Reza Abbasi Museum, knot-themed displays at the Iranian carpet museum, and the display of a single object at the Museum of Decorative Arts in Isfahan.
The Foundation for Sacred Defence Works and Preservation and Publication, partnering with the Islamic Republic of Iran, aims to protect war relics, promote a culture of resistance, and support activities such as war-related museum development, commemorative rituals, and cultural festivals rooted in the Iran-Iraq war.
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