hossein fahmide

Four new books introduce children to Martyr Hossein Fahmideh, the 13-year-old hero of the Sacred Defense. The publications aim to inspire youth with his enduring story of sacrifice and valo

Hossein Fahmideh was a 13-year-old Iranian who—at a time when Saddam’s forces attacked Iran in 1980—knew of no other option, but to block the enemy tanks from entering the city of Khurramshahr by wearing a grenade belt, while blocking their path. Saddam’s forces overtook the young boy. With this shocking brave move, he blocked the tanks and turned himself into a great hero among Iranians.