THE THEME OF THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE IN THE IRANIAN DISCOURSE
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.46991/AFA/2025.SI-1.67Keywords:
Armenian Genocide, Iranian speech, Armenian community of Iran, Parliament, deputy, anniversary, commemoration ceremonyAbstract
The theme of the Armenian Genocide in Iranian discourse has been significantly influenced over decades by various factors, including events organized by the Armenian community itself, as well as scholarly works such as monographs and studies authored by Iranians. In this article, we explore how responses to the commemoration of the 85th to 92nd anniversaries of the Armenian Genocide have shaped the narrative within the Iranian discourse, preceding and following the 90th anniversary. The Armenian community in Iran has actively contributed to this discourse through organizing events commemorating the genocide. These events serve not only as memorials but also as platforms for educating Iranian society at large about the historical realities and implications of the genocide. Additionally, Iranian authors have made contributions to the academic understanding and discussion of the Armenian Genocide through their scholarly works. Monographs and individual studies by Iranian researchers have provided insights into various aspects of the genocide, including historical contexts, political implications, and cultural repercussions. The responses to the anniversaries of the Armenian Genocide in Iran reflect evolving attitudes and perspectives over time. From initial silences and denials to more open acknowledgments and discussions, the discourse within Iranian speech has seen shifts influenced by both internal and external factors.
Downloads
References
Arakelian, G. (2019). Mohammadali Forughin yev Hayots tseghaspanutyune, Mohammadali Forughi va qoshtare aramane [Mohammadali Forughi and the Armenian Genocide]. Yerevan: Institute of History: NAS RA Press. (in Armenian & Persian)
Badalyan, G. (2011). Iran hanragitaran [Iran: Encyclopedia]. Yerevan: Heghinakayin press. (in Armenian)
Baiburtian, V. (2013). Irani hay hamaynqe. Ardi himnakhndirner [The Armenian community of Iran. Actual issues]. Yerevan: Lusakn Press. (in Armenian)
Baiburtian, V. (1999). Irann aysor [Iran today], Yerevan: NAS RA Press. (in Armenian)
Baiburtian, V. (2005). Parsik patmabannere Hayots tseghaspanutyan masin [The Persian historians about the Armenian Genocide]. “Mihr” Journal, 2 (53), 24-31. Yerevan. (in Armenian)
Iskandaryan, G. (2005). Irani dirqoroshume Hayots tseghaspanutyan nkatmamb, [Armenian Genocide and the position of Iran]: The Countries and peoples of the Near and Middle East (Vol. XXIV), (pp. 101-110). Yerevan, Institute of Oriental Studies, NAS RA: Zangak-97. (in Armenian)
Jamalzadeh, M. (1350). Mošahedate šaxsie man dar jange jahanie avval [My personal thoughts on World War I]. Geneva. (in Persian)
Lazarian, J. (2012). Iranahayots hanragitaran [Encyclopedia of Iranian Armenians]. Yerevan: “VMV-Print” Press. (in Armenian)
Mkrtchyan, S. (2018). Pantyurqakan hosanqnere zhamanakakits Iranum [The Pan-Turkish currents in contemporary Iran]. Yerevan: Edit print. (in Armenian)
Mkrtchyan, K. (2023). Hay-iranakan haraberutyunnere 1991-2005 tvakannerin [Armenian-Iranian relations (1991-2005)]. Yerevan: Institute of History: NAS RA Press. (in Armenian)
Mkrtchyan, K. (2020). Hayots tseghaspanutyan tarelitsneri hishatakume Irani hay hamaynqum 2000-2003 tvakannerin [Commemoration anniversaries of the Armenian Genocide in the Armenian community of Iran 2000-2003]. The problems of the History of Armenia (Collection of scientific articles), 21, 120-130.
Rayin, I. (1999). Hayeri kotoratsnere, [Armenian massacres]. Yerevan: “Hayastan” Publishing house. (in Armenian)
Sources of Data
Aprilyan Yegherni 85-amyaki vogekochman araroghutyun yev dzernarkner Tavrizum [Ceremonies and activities commemorating the 85th anniversary of the April Yeghern Day in Tabriz]. (2000, June 1). Alik daily, 01.06.2000, 114(18051), 4. (in Armenian)
Aprilyan Yegherne iranakan mamulum [The April Yeghern in the Iranian press] (2006, April 30). Alik daily, 82 (19704), 3. (in Armenian)
Aprilyan dzernarkneri sharan [A series of April events] (2004, April 21). Alik daily, 73 (19135), 1 - 3. (in Armenian)
Artavazd Baghumiani yeluytn Islamakan khorhrdaranum [Artavazd Baghumian’s speech in the Islamic Parliament] (2000, May 4). Alik daily, 92 (18029), 3. (in Armenian)
Atrpatakani hayots Temakan khorhrdi pashtonakan handipume doctor Shahamatniayi het [The official meeting of the Armenian Diocesan Council of Atrpatakan with Dr. Shahamatnia] (2005, January 2). Alik daily, 1 (19344), 4. (in Armenian)
Basiri, M. (2006), Aprili 24-n u mer voghbali ashkharhe [April 24 and our sad world]. Alik” daily, 82 (19704), 6. (in Armenian)
Dzernarkner nvirvats Mets Yegherni 86-amyakin [Events dedicated to the 86th anniversary of the Mets Yeghern]. (2001, April 30). Alik daily, 83 (18305), 3-6. (in Armenian)
Dzernarkner nvirvats Mets Yegherni 86-amyakin [Events dedicated to the 86th anniversary of the Mets Yeghern]. (2001). Alik daily, 81 (18303), 1. (in Armenian)
Dzernarkner nvirvats Mets Yegherni 86-amyakin Nor Jughayum [Events dedicated to the 86th anniversary of the Mets Yeghern in Nor Jugha] (2001, May 13). Alik daily, 93 (18315), 5-6. (in Armenian)
Dzernarkner nvirvats Mets Yegherni 86-amyakin Shahinshahrum [Events dedicated to the 86th anniversary of the Mets Yeghern in Shahinshahr] (2001, May 15). Alik daily, 94 (18316), 3. (in Armenian)
Eliazian, A. (2007, April 23) HUSK-i ashkhatanqner kochvats Hay Dati ev Hayots tseghaspanutyan tchanachman, [The works of HUSK, called Armenian Cause and the recognition of the Armenian Genocide]. Alik daily, 74 (19974), 4 -14. (in Armenian)
Haghordagrutyun Tehrani Hayots Temakan khorhrdi gortsuneutyan (8 marti ar 7 hunisi 2005 t.) [Report on the activities of the Armenian Diocesan Council of Tehran from March 8 to June 7, 2005]. (2005, June 23). Alik daily, 123 (19466). (in Armenian)
Haravayin iranahayutyan patgamavor Zhorzhik Abrahamyane yev mtavorakan Kave Bayatn Spahani petakan hamalsaranum [Southern Iranian Armenian deputy Mr. Zhorzhik Abrahamian and intellectual Kave Bayat at Isfahan State University]. (2001, April 22). Alik daily, 77 (18299), 1. (in Armenian)
Hayots tseghaspanutyune datapartogh zhoghovrdakan mets qaylarshav [A great popular march condemning the Armenian Genocide] (2003, April 26). Alik daily, 78 (18861), 1. (in Armenian)
Hayots tseghaspanutyan 88-amyakin nvirvats dzernarkneri sharan [A series of events dedicated to the 88th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide]. (2003, April 26). Alik daily, 78 (18861), 1 - 4. (in Armenian)
Hayots tseghaspanutyan masin film herustatesutyan 4-rd kayanits”, [A film about the Armenian Genocide from TV Station 4] (2001, May 20). Alik daily, 98 (18320), 1. (in Armenian)
Hayots Mets Yegherni 85-amyaki aritov dasakhosutyun Spahani petakan hamalsaranum [A lecture on the occasion of the 85th anniversary of the Armenian Mets Yeghern at Isfahan State University] (2000, May 14). Alik daily, 100 (18037), 3. (in Armenian)
Hayots tseghaspanutyune yev parskeren mamule, tseghaspanutyun ev moracutyun [Armenian Genocide and the Persian Press, Genocide and Oblivion] (2004, May 5). Alik daily, 83 (19145), 3- 6. (in Armenian)
Hayots tseghaspanutyune yev parskeren mamule [The Armenian Genocide and the Persian press]. (2004, May 12). Alik daily, 89 (19151), 3. (in Armenian)
Hayots Mets Yegherni 91-rd tarelitse nshogh handznakhmbi handipume temakal arajnordi het [The meeting of the committee celebrating the 91st anniversary of the Armenian Mets Yeghern with the Diocesan Leader]. (2006, April 6). Alik daily, 64 (19686), 1-10. (in Armenian)
Hayots tseghaspanutyan masin aknark iranakan herustatesayin filmum [On the Armenian Genocide in an Iranian TV movie] (2008, July 8). Alik daily, 135 (20310), 1 -8. (in Armenian)
Hayots Mets Yegherni 91-rd tarelitsin nvirvats dzernark parsik hyureri masnaktsutyamb [Event dedicated to the 91st anniversary of the Armenian Genocide with the participation of Persian guests] (2006, April 19). Alik daily, 74 (19696), 1. (in Armenian)
Hayots Mets Yegherni 92-rd tarelitsin nvirvats tehranahay miutyunneri dzernarkner est tvakanneri [Events of Tehran-Armenian associations, according to dates, dedicated to the 92nd anniversary of the Armenian Mets Yeghern]. (2007, April 14). Alik daily, 2007, 66 (19966), 5. (in Armenian)
Hayots tseghaspanutyan 93-rd tarelitsin nvirvats banakhosakan yev gegharvestakan dzernark parsik hraviryalneri hamar Nor Jughayum [Speech and artistic workshop dedicated to the 93rd anniversary of the Armenian Genocide for Persian guests in Nor Jugha]. (2008, May 8). Alik daily, 88 (20263), 7. (in Armenian)
Hayots Mets Yegherni 93-rd tarelitsin nvirvats tehranahay miutyunneri dzernarkner est tvakanneri [Events of Tehran Armenian associations dedicated to the 93rd anniversary of the Armenian Mets Yeghern, according to dates]. (2008, April 15). Alik daily, 70 (20245), 5. (in Armenian)
Hogemtavor arzhekneri korust [“Loss of spiritual values”]. (2002, April 29). Alik daily, 85 (18586), 1. (in Armenian)
“HUSK” hastatutyan parskeren hratarakutyunnere Hayots tseghaspanutyan 90- amyaki artiv [“HUSK” Institution’s Persian publications on the occasion of the 90th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide]. (2005, April 23). Alik daily, 76 (19419), 12. (in Armenian)
Hyusisayin iranahayutyan patgamavor Gevorg Vardanyane Islamakan khorhrdaranin yev karavarutyane dimets tchanachelu Hayots tseghaspanutyan iroghutyune [George Vardanian, Deputy of the Northern Iranian Armenians, appealed to the Islamic Parliament and the Government to recognize the reality of the Armenian Genocide]. (2005, April 19). Alik daily, 73 (19416), 1. (in Armenian)
Dasakhosutyun yereko irantsi mtavorakanneri, hasarakakan-qaghaqakan demqeri nerkayutyamb, nvirvats hayots pahanjatirutyan 86-amyakin [A lecture evening in the presence of Persian intellectuals, public and political figures, dedicated to the 86th anniversary of the Armenian claim]. (2001, April 18). Alik daily, 74, 1. (in Armenian)
Iranakan mamule yev hayots tseghaspanutyune [The Iranian press and the Armenian Genocide]. (2001, May 13). Alik daily, 93 (18315), 3. (in Armenian)
Irani mamuli andradardze Aprilyan Yegherni 88-amyakin [Iranian press coverage of the 88th anniversary of the April Yeghern Day]. (2003, May 7). Alik daily, 87 (18870), 3 - 6. (in Armenian)
Iranahay patgamavorneri handipume Tavrizi aghotapet ayatollah Shabestarii het [The meeting of the Iranian-Armenian deputies with the head of prayer of Tabriz, Ayatollah Shabestari]. (2006, May 18). Alik daily, 97 (19719), 1 - 10. (in Armenian)
Irani hay yerespokhannere Antiliasi mej [Iranian Armenian deputies in Antelias] (2006). Hask journal, 6, 674-675. (in Armenian)
Iranahayutyune patrastvum e Yegherni 90-amyake nshelu hamar [Iranian Armenians are preparing to celebrate the 90th anniversary of Yeghern]. (2005, March 14). Alik daily, 56 (19399), 1-12. (in Armenian)
Iranahayutyune krkin angam ir khurneram sharqerov, anvhat u miahamur pahanjatirutyan hraparakum [Iranian-Armenians once again with their huge ranks, undisturbed and united, in the square of demand]. (2004, April 25). Alik daily, 75 (19137), 1- 8. (in Armenian)
Iranahayutyune ir khrokht dzayne miatsrets hayashkharhi pahanjatirakan dzaynin [Iranian-Armenians joined their brave voice to the demanding voice of the Armenian world]. (2007, April 25). Alik daily, 75 (19975), 1. (in Armenian)
Islamakan khorhrdaranum hyusisayin iranahayutyan patgamavori yeluyty Hayots Mets Yegherni aritov [The speech of the deputy of Northern Iranian Armenians in the Islamic Parliament on the occasion of the Armenian Genocide]. (2007, April 22). Alik daily, 73 (19973), 1. (in Armenian)
Islamakan khorhrdarani Rashti patgamavor. “Im tsavaktsutyunnern em pokhantsum Hayots Mets Yegherni artiv hay zhoghovrdin” [Deputy of Rasht of the Islamic Parliament. “My condolences to the Armenian people”]. (2006, April 13). Alik daily, 70 (19692), 1. (in Armenian)
Lala. (2006, May 10). Banakhosakan yev gegharvestakan yereko petakan pataskhanatuneri, usutsichneri yev usanoghneri hamar, [Speech and artistic evening for government officials, teachers and students]. Alik daily, 90 (19712), 4. (in Armenian)
Linenq khohem u zgast [Let’s be prudent and vigilant]. (2001). Araks weekly, 14-15, (97-98), 6. (in Armenian)
Mets Yegherni 85-amyaki vogekochman araroghutyunner [Events dedicated to the 85th anniversary of the Mets Yeghern]. (2000, May 4). Alik daily, 92 (18029), 1. (in Armenian)
Mets Yegherni 86-amyaki aritov miutyunneri mijotsov kazmakerpvats nerqin dzernarkner Tehranum [On the occasion of the 86th anniversary of the Mets Yeghern, internal initiatives organized by associations in Tehran]. (2001, April 13). Alik daily, 71 (18293), 7. (in Armenian)
Mets Yegherni 87-amyak [87th anniversary of the Mets Yeghern]. (2002, April 4). Alik daily, 2002, 77 (18578), 1. (in Armenian)
Mets Yegherni 88-amyak [88th anniversary of the Mets Yeghern] (2003, April 21). Alik daily, 76 (18859), 1. (in Armenian)
Mets Yegherni 92-rd tarelitci aritov Tehrani hayots temi kentronakan handznakhmbi tsragrere est handznakhmbi atenapeti [The plans of the Central Committee of the Armenian Diocese of Tehran on the occasion of the 92nd anniversary of the Mets Yeghern, according to the Chairman of the Committee]. (2007, April 4). Alik daily, 63 (19963), 1 - 8. (in Armenian)
Mets Yegherni 91-rd tarelitcin nvirvats dzernark parsik handisatesi hamar Nor Jughayum [Event dedicated to the 91st anniversary of the Mets Yeghern for the Persian audience in Nor Jugha]. (2006, April 30). Alik daily, 82 (19704), 1. (in Armenian)
Mets Yegherni vogekochman tsragrer [Commemoration programs of the Mets Yeghern]. (2008, April 17). Alik daily, 72 (20247), 1 - 5. (in Armenian)
Mets Yegherni vogekochman aritov [On the occasion of commemoration of the Mets Yeghern]. (2005, April 18). Alik daily, 72 (19415), 1. (in Armenian)
Mets Yegherni 90-amyaki aritov [On the occasion of the 90th anniversary of the Mets Yeghern]. (2005, April 21). Alik daily, 75 (19418), 1 -4. (in Armenian)
Mets Yegherni 90-amyaki aritov hay lernagnatsnery nvatshetsin Kolon Bastaki gagate [Armenian Mountain climbers conquered the Kolon Bastak’s peak, on the occasion of the 90th anniversary of the Mets Yeghern]. (2005, May 3). Alik daily, 82 (19425), 5. (in Armenian)
Nakhagah Ahmadinezhade verahastatets Hayots tseghaspanutyune datapartelu ir nakhentrakan dirqoroshume [President Ahmadinejad reaffirmed his pre-election opinion of condemning the Armenian Genocide] (2005, October 31). Alik daily, 230 (19573), 1. (in Armenian)
Nayiri” miutyan lernagnatsutyan khumbe nvatchets Abak gagaty nvirvats aprili 24-in”, [The Mountain climbing group of “Nairi” association conquered the Abak peak, dedicated on April 24], “Alik” daily, 02.05.2006, № 83 (19705), p. 7. (in Armenian)
Norin Srbutyune yndunets Irani despany [His Holiness received the Iranian Ambassador]. (2006). Hask, 6, 677. (in Armenian)
Parsik anvani groghe Hayots tseghaspanutyan masin [The Persian famous writer about the Armenian Genocide]. (2005, April 25). Alik daily, 77 (19420), 5. (in Armenian)
Parskeren mamuli andradardz [Persian-language Press Review]. (2004). Alik daily, 75 (19137), 8. (in Armenian)
Parskeren dasakhosutyun nvirvats Mets Yeghernin [Persian lecture dedicated to the Mets Yeghern]. (2001), Araks weekly, 14-15 (97-98), 7. (in Armenian)
Parskeren mamule yev Hayots tseghaspanutyune [The Persian Press and the Armenian Genocide] (2004, May 9). Alik daily, 86 (19148), 3. (in Armenian)
Sargsyan, S. (2006). Aprilian khorhurd [April council]. Alik daily, 7 (19699), 2. (in Armenian)
Spahani petakan hamalsaranum dardzyal artsartsvets Hayots tseghaspanutyan teman [The subject of the Armenian Genocide was again discussed at the Isfahan State University] (2002). Alik daily, 85 (18586), 1. (in Armenian)
Tahlile Rooz” oraterti andradardzy Hayots tseghaspanutyan 92-rd tarelitsin [“Tahlile Rooz” daily newspaper’s reference to the 92nd anniversary of the Armenian Genocide] (2007, June 7). Alik daily, 108 (20008), 4. (in Armenian)
Tahmazian, Y. (2005, June 10). Mijmiutenakan khorhrdazhoghov nvirvats Hayots tseghaspanutyan 90-amyakin Nor Jughayum [Inter-Union Conference dedicated to the 90th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide in Nor Jugha]. Alik daily, 65 (19408), 4. (in Armenian)
Tasnyak hazaravor tehranahayer irents boghoqi dzayny miatsrin hayashkharhi pahanjatirutyan dzaynin [Tens of thousands of Tehran Armenians joined their voice of protest to the demands of the Armenian world]. (2005, April 25). Alik daily, 82 (18583), 1 - 4. (in Armenian)
Tasnyak hazaravor iranahayer aprili 24-in masnakcecin boghoqi qaylarshavneri ev tsuytseri [Tens of thousands of Iranian-Armenians participated in a protest march and demonstrations on April 24]. (2000, April 4). Alik daily, 85 (18022), 1. (in Armenian)
Tasnyak hazar hayordineri boghoqi tsuytsy Tehrani poghotanerum”, [The protest demonstration of tens of thousands of Armenians in Tehran’s Avenues] (2006, April 23). Alik daily, 78 (19700), 1-8. (in Armenian)
Tehranahayutyune krkin angam ir khrokht dzayne miatsrets hayashkharhi pahanjatirakan dzaynin [The Armenians of Tehran once again added their brave voice to the demanding voice of the Armenian world] (2001, April 25). Alik daily, 79 (18301), 1-2. (in Armenian)
Tehrani miutyunneri tsragrere [Tehran’s Associations Programs] (2005, April 14). Alik daily, 69 (19412), 6. (in Armenian)
“Veraproghnere kvkayen”-e parskerenov [“The survivors will testify” in Persian” [2008, May 24]. “Alik” daily, 101 (20276), 5. (in Armenian)
“Yes, misht el kasem, vor hay zhoghovurdy yerakhtaget e u azniv”. Hartsazruyts Ahmad Nurizadei het ir nor hratarakutyunneri aritov [“I will always say that the Armenian people are grateful and noble”: Interview with Ahmad Nourizadeh on the occasion of his new publications]. (2008, May 24). Alik daily, 101 (20276), 4- 6. (in Armenian)
“Yerbeq chenq kaskatsum, vor Irani azniv petutyuny amenayn achalrjutyamb hskum e ays katsutyune”, - haytararets Atrpatakani Hayots temi arajnordy, [“We never doubt that the noble state of Iran is vigilantly monitoring this situation”, declared the leader of the Armenian Diocese of Atrpatakan]. (2006). Alik daily, 44 (19666), 1 - 10. (in Armenian)
Iranian va nasl e qeshi armanian, az foruhgi ta hoseinan [Iranians and the Armenian genocide, from Forughi to Hosseini].(2024). Retrieved November 31 (in Persian)
Nasl e qeshi ya terazhedi ye bozorge aramane dar sal e 1333/1915 [Genocide or Armenian Great tragedy 1915 /1333]. Retrieved November 31, 2024. (in Persian)
Downloads
Published
Issue
Section
License
Copyright (c) 2025 Author(s)
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.
