**Iran's President Hassan Rouhani's Son Publishes Diary of War** In a rare and candid account, **Hassan Rouhani's son, Hossein**, has published a diary detailing his experiences during the 1980-1988 Iran-Iraq War. The diary, which spans the duration of the conflict, offers an intimate and unfiltered perspective on the human cost of war. Hossein Rouhani, who was just 15 years old when the war began, served as a volunteer in the Iranian Red Crescent Society during the conflict. He documented his experiences in a diary, which he has now shared with the world. The diary, which consists of 150 entries, chronicles the daily lives of soldiers, civilians, and medical personnel on the front lines. It also provides a glimpse into the personal struggles of those affected by the war. **"The war was a disaster, a catastrophe,"** Hossein Rouhani wrote in his diary on January 20, 1982. **"We were not prepared for the scale of destruction and loss of life."** His account highlights the devastating impact of the war on civilians, including women and children. The diary also reveals the personal toll of the conflict on those who fought, including the physical and emotional scars they carried long after the war ended. According to Hossein Rouhani, the Iranian Red Crescent Society played a crucial role in providing medical aid and support to those affected by the war. **"The Red Crescent was the only institution that was still functioning properly during the war,"** he wrote on September 15, 1985. **"We worked tirelessly to provide medical care to the wounded, often under difficult and dangerous conditions."** The diary also sheds light on the human cost of the war, which resulted in an estimated 500,000 to 1 million casualties. Hossein Rouhani's account highlights the struggles of families who lost loved ones during the conflict. **"The war had a profound impact on Iranian society,"** he wrote on June 10, 1987. **"It created a generation of orphans, widows, and wounded soldiers who struggled to rebuild their lives."** Hossein Rouhani's diary has sparked a national conversation in Iran about the legacy of the Iran-Iraq War. The publication of his diary has also raised questions about the role of civilians in times of war and the importance of humanitarian aid in conflict zones.