Explanation of the narrative of Shahrivar 1320 and the change of monarchy in the Tajaddod-e Iran newspaper

Arabestani, Atena; Akbari, Alireza; Changizi, Esmaeil

doi:10.22034/nriihs.2026.2087146.1082

Explanation of the narrative of Shahrivar 1320 and the change of monarchy in the Tajaddod-e Iran newspaper

Document Type : Extension -Article

Authors

Atena Arabestani ¹

Alireza Akbari ²

Esmaeil Changizi ³

¹ Master's student in History of the Islamic Revolution, Kharazmi University, TEHRAN, IRAN

² Master of Arts in History of the Islamic Revolution, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, Kharazmi University, TEHRAN, IRAN

³ Assistant Professor, Department of History, Kharazmi University, TEHRAN, IRAN

10.22034/nriihs.2026.2087146.1082

Abstract

World War II was one of the most influential wars in world history. In the first two years of the war, Iran was spared from its direct consequences by declaring neutrality; however, with the expansion of Iran-Germany relations, this policy was violated and the country was practically drawn into the Second World War. Despite extensive censorship during the Reza Shah era, the press played an important role in reflecting developments in Iran and the world. The Tajad Iran newspaper is one of the newspapers of this period that reflects the social and political conditions of that era and reveals the government's positions towards the Allied forces. This research, using the descriptive-analytical method and examining the content of the Tajad Iran newspaper, seeks to explain the military and diplomatic actions of the Allies in Iran and to clarify the dimensions of this war at the same time as Reza Shah's exile. The findings of the article show that the Tajad Iran newspaper in Shahrivar 1320, in addition to representing the political situation of the country before and after the entry of the Allies into Iranian territory, provides valuable reports on the sessions of the parliament and analysis of the situation in Iran in the speeches of representatives. A review of issues of this newspaper reveals the various dimensions of the war and its impact on Iranian politics.

Keywords

Reza Shah

Allies

World War II

Tajaddod Iran Newspaper

Change of Monarchy

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