TEHRAN -- Thursday marked the 43rd martyrdom anniversary of Mostafa Chamran, an iconic Iranian war hero and a profound example of humanity, who journeyed from the world of academia to the battlefield.
Born in Tehran’s Sarpoulak neighborhood in 1932, Chamran pursued his academic ambitions in the United States, earning a PhD in electrical engineering and plasma physics from the University of California-Berkeley.
After completing his studies, Chamran left academia to support Islamic movements in Palestine and Lebanon. Chamran returned to Iran, where he became a pivotal figure in the Islamic Revolution and later served as a member of parliament and the commander of paramilitary volunteers during the Iraq-Iran war.
When the Iraq-Iran war erupted, Chamran relinquished his position to join the frontlines in Ahwaz, where he fought until his martyrdom on June 21, 1981.
In remembrance of Martyr Chamran, the movie ‘Chamran’ highlights his significant contributions and transformation from a scientist studying in the U.S. to a devoted defender of Islam. The film provides an in-depth look at his inspirational life.
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has praised Chamran, stating: “Martyr Mostafa Chamran was a scientist studying in the U.S. and then became a defender of Islam with his religious devotion. It befits to say that he was one of the top two students at his university in his field.”