Why it matters:
Iran's president’s speech directly links the geopolitical vulnerability of Muslim nations to their internal conflicts, framing unity not just as a religious ideal but as a strategic necessity for security and sovereignty. This comes amid ongoing regional tensions and the Israeli genocide in Gaza.
What he is saying:
Pezeshkian: "If the Islamic society were united, Israel and America would not dare to look at us sideways or violate our rights. The problem is we ourselves, not Israel and America; the main problem is our disputes and divisions with each other."
"The first action the Divine Prophet took after migrating to Medina was to reconcile the tribes and clans that were enemies with each other, establishing a bond of brotherhood among them."
"America and Israel could not implement their sinister goals in Iran because we had unity and cohesion. It is true that we had missiles, strong and brave fighters who delivered a hard slap to the enemy, but the harder slap was delivered by the unity and cohesion of the Islamic society, which disappointed them.
Key points:
- A total of 2,800 domestic and international guests have been invited
- So far, 81 foreign guests have confirmed attendance
- For the first time, two guests from Saudi Arabia and vice-presidential-level representatives from Turkey and Pakistan will attend.
- Around 1,000 participants are expected to attend in person
- 200 webinars will be held for scholars and intellectuals unable to attend physically
- 392 papers submitted to the conference secretariat of them 148 papers are accepted
- The Prophet of Mercy, Islamic Ummah, and Unity are core themes of the academic work.
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Cleric: Iran is Proud to Pursue Regional Unity in Political Diplomacy
M.Majdi - seyed mohammad kazemi
