“Ey Iran” (ای ایران) – Iranian Patriotic Anthem

March 5, 2026 in News, Video by RBN Staff

 

“Ey Iran” (ای ایران) – Iranian Patriotic Anthem

“Ey Iran” is an Iranian patriotic song, often regarded as the de facto national anthem of Iran.[citation needed] The music was composed by Ruhollah Khaleghi, and the lyrics were written by Hossein Gol-e-Golab.
It was first performed by Gholam-Hossein Banan in 1944. People singing Ey Iran at Oberhausen Arena in March 2014.
The anthem was created during World War II.[2] In September 1941, Allied forces occupied Iran following the Anglo-Soviet invasion that overthrew Reza Shah.
Hossein Gol-e-Golab was inspired to write a poem on Iranian nationalism when he saw Allied flags waving from an Iranian military barracks in Tehran.
Shortly afterwards, Hossein Gol-e-Golab witnessed Allied flags raised over a military barracks in Tehran, an image that strengthened his resolve to compose a patriotic piece reflecting Iranian spirit in spite of the occupation. According to Gol-e-Golab, a confrontation between a British soldier and an Iranian officer further encouraged him to write the poem. Khaleghi later set it to music, and Banan recorded the vocal performance.
This is an edited version of a recording by Mario Taghadossi:  • EY IRAN !!  ” Mario Taghadossi ”  

 

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