Why it matters:
The words shows that enmies of have waged a hybrid war on the Iranian nation, part of which has targeted the cognitive system of the Iranian youth to make disappointed about their country.
What he’s saying:
Speaking at the National Congress of 11,000 Martyrs of Bazaar and Trade Guilds in Tehran, Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi stated, “this threat is not military, nor a threat of weapons or hardware. It is a soft threat.”
He warned that enemies aim to take committed youth from Iranian society and turn them against their own country, and stressed that such conflicts cannot be countered with missiles, tanks, or artillery.
He reaffirmed Iran’s resolve to protect its territory, recalling the reclaiming of Khorramshahr during the Iran-Iraq war.
The commemoration ceremony:
Organizers of the congress, including the Basij Organization of Trade Guilds, Bazaaris, and Economic Activists, highlighted the importance of honoring 11,000 martyrs from the bazaar and trade guilds during the Sacred Defense era. Cultural and commemorative programs, such as poetry congresses and memorial ceremonies in trade unions, were designed to preserve the legacy of the martyrs and strengthen social cohesion.
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