Nournews: The Islamic Revolution of Iran advanced not only through the voice of the people, but through untold stories carried in cassette tapes, leaflets, and grassroots publications. In those days, revolutionary journalists broke through the censorship of the Pahlavi regime and portrayed a truthful image of the people’s struggle. Media was no longer just a tool — it became a silent yet powerful weapon. That written and recorded voice bridged the pain of the people to the awareness of the world, with journalists at the forefront of this critical front.
Journalism of sacrifice during the eight-year sacred defense
With the onset of the Iran–Iraq war, journalists were not merely observers — they became witnesses and martyrs. Names like Martyr Gholamreza Rahbar, a pioneer of honest reporting from the frontlines, and Martyr Mahmoud Saremi, who gave meaning to professional commitment with his blood on Journalists’ Day, shine in this path. These journalists, who stepped onto the battlefield with cameras in hand and spiritual purity in their hearts, wrote living history and etched the image of resistance into the memory of generations. They were — and still are — the voice of the trenches and the defenders of national dignity and identity.
The battle of narratives: From Afghanistan to Gaza
Today, the battlefield has shifted from the trenches to the arena of public perception. In the 12-day war launched by the Zionist regime against Iran, in the resistance struggles of Syria and Iraq, and in the brutal attacks on Gaza, journalists have stood on the frontlines of storytelling. Against the backdrop of fabrication, distortion, and censorship by Western media, these journalists confront falsehood with the power of human narrative. The martyrdom of dozens of journalists in Gaza proves that the enemy fears the voice of truth. Today’s journalist is a soldier in the cognitive battlefield — unarmed, but resilient.
Journalists’ Day: A living responsibility carried by history
August 7 (17th of Mordad in the Iranian calendar) is not just a day of commemoration — it is a day for journalists to renew their allegiance to the people. A day to reaffirm their commitment to honest storytelling. In a world full of soft warfare, colorful lies, and artificial intelligence, the journalist must remain standing — the conscience of society, the guardian of history, the watchman of the future. The memory of media martyrs — from Iran to Palestine — is not only a reminder of their oppression, but also of the nobility of this profession. Every journalist, if they understand their mission, can become an antidote to distortion.
NOURNEWS