Reading: In the following page, you will find a brief summary of how the Iran-Iraq war began, published on the official website of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution. Its vocabulary is necessary for understanding the rhetoric of the ruling circles of Iran on the Iran-Iraq war.
Listening: This is an interview with the former Commander-in-Chief of the IRGC during the Iran-Iraq war mostly focusing on Qasem Soleymani, regional politics and the Iran-Iraq war.
Subject of Conversation: The influence of the Iran-Iraq war on the Iran-West diplomatic relations (تاثیر جنگ ایران و عراق بر روابط سیاسی ایران و کشورهای غربی)
During the discussion, students will explore how the Iran–Iraq War shaped Iran’s diplomatic relations with Western countries. They will discuss the war’s long-term political and psychological impact on Iran’s foreign policy, including themes such as distrust, self-reliance, and resistance. The discussion will help students practice expressing opinions, making historical connections, and using vocabulary related to war, diplomacy, and international relations.
Homework:
- Please carefully read the whole text of the article of the day and study the vocabulary.
- Watch the entire interview in the Listening section and underline the questions discussed in it in Persian (about 100-150 words).
- Do some background research on tomorrow’s topic and related vocabulary to prepare for the discussion.