Why This Matters:
In a time when the country faces economic pressures and hybrid warfare from adversaries, Qalibaf’s emphasis on the “culture of martyrdom” serves as a reminder that the engine of progress and national self-confidence lies within this very culture—a culture that has previously brought remarkable achievements to Iran.
What he's saying:
Qalibaf stated: “The same spirit that led the Iranian nation to victory during the Sacred Defense can also resolve today’s economic, cultural, and social challenges.”
“The enemy miscalculated, thinking the Iranian people had distanced themselves from their revolution, but their strong presence proved otherwise.”
“Martyrs and the people are the pillars of the revolution, defending the homeland and the revolution with faith, dignity, and insight.”
"Combatants [the Sacred Defense] not only fought but also learned to build—from constructing the Kheibar Bridge under enemy fire to founding military technologies.”
“This spirit can still be effective today in economic, cultural, and social arenas, opening blocked paths.”
Still, highlighting the recent success of the Resistance Front in the 12-day war against the Zionist regime, he said: “This demonstrated that power rooted in the culture of martyrdom can confront even the greatest enemies.”
The big picture:
The culture of sacrifice and martyrdom in the discourse of the Islamic Revolution is not merely a spiritual concept—it is presented as a model for self-reliance, power generation, and transformative movements across various fields.
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