Why it matters:
Salami’s speech ties national strength to both military advancement and the legacy of its fallen leaders. Tehran is signaling confidence in its regional and strategic position.
The big picture:
From advancing space and missile programs to unveiling new defense technologies, Iran is projecting strength and ideological resolve.
What he’s saying:
Salami: “Martyr Raisi endured hardship and risked danger to open a new horizon for Iran’s dignity and Islam’s brilliance. He proved that in the Islamic system, rulers are servants of the people.”
“How can the U.S. president call himself a friend of Iran, while his government denies medicine to our sick and murdered our national hero Lt. Gen. Qassem Soleimani?”
“From the 1953 coup to assassinations and sanctions, Iran knows America’s legacy well.”
“We build satellites, missiles, defense systems, nuclear tech, and healthcare infrastructure. Iran’s health system is now among the world’s most advanced.”
“In recent weeks, we’ve achieved a major breakthrough in defense technology. The balance of power has shifted—and this is only the beginning.”
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