Why it matters:
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei received for a meeting the Interior Minister Eskandar Moemeni and provincial governors in Tehran on Wednesday.
Iran's Leader call for deeper connection with the public and strategic use of global platforms signal a push for greater cohesion, transparency, and geopolitical leverage.
The big picture:
Iran currently faces no major crisis, no war, pandemic, or acute security threat. This stability, paired with a young and capable population, presents what the Leader calls a “favorable environment” for national progress.
At the same time, Iran’s membership in blocs like BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization(SCO) is seen as a springboard for international influence and economic opportunity.
What he’s saying:
In the meeting, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution pointed out to the governors and the interior minister that the country enjoys high level of security and has vast resources such as huge manpower and a young workforce that need to be employed to resolve the problems and for the country progress towards development.
"The country is full of opportunities and there are no such problems as war, Covid-19, or severe security problems," he highlighted.
"This good atmosphere, as well as the huge potential of young and efficient human resources, should be used optimally for the country's progress."
Ayatollah Khamenei advised the governors to go to the ordinary people and listen to what they say, even though it is about their grievances, to get familiar with their problems.
Hossein Vaez
