Mahmoud Paknejad, Commander of the Intelligence Operations of Ali ibn Abi Talib's 17th Division, in 8 years of Holy Defense, is the subject of the book "The Broken Silence" by Seyed Hadi Saadatmand.

The author of this book has a record of serving on the front lines for 36 months, and he spent more than 10 years working to compose this book in the context of the time of the war.

* What is “The Broken Silence” about? Is this story true and based on documents?

Mahmoud Paknejad tells his own life story, beginning with his early years, as the story's narrator. In one section of this book, he discusses his role as the commander of the operations information during the Walfajr 10 operation. Additionally, his marriage story is mentioned. 

My attempt to publish the work uniquely and use modern terminology was entirely improvised. I choose the novel format, and we are tied to a novel with precise information and a very interesting subject.

* Why was "The Broken Silence" chosen as the title of this book?

Because the main character in the novel was an operational intelligence force, and because operational intelligence forces were chosen and successfully completed training programs, they had the personality trait of being able to keep quiet. They were, in essence, reserved individuals who knew little about one another. Because the period of silence has ended and it is now time to tell the story, "The Broken Silence" refers to Mahmoud Paknejad breaking his silence.

* Which chapter of the book do you find most interesting yourself?

It happens pretty dramatically in the third chapter of this book, which I found to be extremely engaging. People who have read the book and reached this chapter claim to find it difficult to put it down.

* How much time was spent writing the book?

From the initial interview until the book's publication, it took less than a year. 

* What aspects, in your opinion, ought to be included in a book about warriors' memories?

Three distinct periods make up the imposed war. The first is when the war begins when the strategies and tactics are quite basic. In the second stage, both sides change and get ready for a more difficult war, and in the third stage, the war gets specialized. I believe that writing about the third stage involves knowledge, investigation, and education, and in my opinion, anyone who wishes to write about the imposed war must know World War I and World War II properly.