Why it matters:
The statement reflects growing mobilization among Iran’s academic and youth communities following the escalation of hostilities and the assassination of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, in an attack on Tehran.
The big picture:
The campaign was launched by Iranian scientific Olympiad medalists and young intellectuals.
Participants say the initiative aims to present their perspective directly to the global community.
The statement condemns the unlawful military aggression against Iran and calls for international awareness.
What they’re saying:
“We speak to the conscious people of the world from the heart of Iran, from the streets and from among a grieving nation.”
“The blood of the spiritual leader of the world’s free people has been shed alongside that of innocent civilians and children.”
“Despite the profound sorrow of losing our beloved Leader and the martyrdom of our innocent people, we will stand with resolve and steadfastness in defense of our homeland, justice, and progress.”
“Let the aggressors know that their transgression will not remain unanswered, and our response is legitimate according to human conscience and international law.”
Key points:
The youth group condemned the assassination of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and the killing of Iranian civilians.
They pledged to defend Iran’s sovereignty and continue pursuing scientific and national progress despite the attacks.
The statement links the current conflict to a broader history of foreign pressure on Iran, including the 1953 coup, the Iran-Iraq war, and ongoing sanctions and propaganda campaigns.
Go deeper:
The statement comes amid heightened regional tensions following the U.S.-Israeli war of aggression against Iran, which escalated on February 28 with the assassination of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in Tehran.
Iranian youth groups say the campaign aims to mobilize global public opinion and expose what they describe as Western media propaganda surrounding the conflict.
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https://callofsimurgh.com/
Mojtaba Darabi - Hossein Vaez
