“Journey to Heading 270 Degrees” is a book by Ahmad Dehghan that, with a fresh and unique perspective on war, has managed to capture the attention of readers. This work, which has been translated into several major languages, is one of the most significant works in the literature of steadfastness in Iran and has received numerous awards in the field of Sacred Defense literature and resistance literature.
War and resistance are issues that most people around the world have faced either directly or through its consequences. Therefore, the depiction of war and steadfastness in literature is a natural phenomenon. The portrayal of war in literature can appear both as a representation of its harsh realities, consequences, and casualties—highlighting its destructive aspects—and as a celebration of the beauty and grandeur emerging from the struggle for ideals. After the eight-year Iran-Iraq war, this theme gained a special place in Persian literature, and “Journey to Heading 270 Degrees” by Ahmad Dehghan stands as one of the most remarkable examples of resistance literature in the history of Iranian literature.
The story is narrated from the author’s own perspective and is accompanied by touches of humor and lightheartedness. Naser, returning home for a study leave, goes back to the warfront with his childhood friend, Ali, after taking exams. Many events unfold on the battlefield, some sweet and humorous, and others depicting the terrifying and horrifying realities of war. Yet, behind all the bitter and joyful events, Ahmad Dehghan remains, until the very end, a herald of hope for life and the will to fight for it.
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