The role of Armenians in defending Iran (from 1977 to 1987).

Abstract

How was the interaction and cooperation of Armenians in Iran as a minority group with the leadership of the revolution and Iranian Muslims defending the country during the eight years of Iraq’s war against Iran? How much was the extent of such cooperation and interaction? They were questions addressed in the study. In the study findings, during the eight years of Iraq’s war against Iran, the Armenians as religious minority attended the battlefields along with their Muslim compatriots under the guidance of their religious leaders and the leadership of Imam Khomeini. As important result of the study, if all the groups in society, regardless of their religious differences, personal and factional interests are united under a wise leadership, they can well stand up against the belligerent enemies, not matter how powerful they are, and defeat them.