Iran's religious leader Mojtaba Hamaney said that after enemies were defeated on the battlefield, they are now trying to weaken the society's resilience and increase internal divisions.
In his message to the public, Hamaney emphasized the need to preserve national unity. He stated that every step causing pessimism and disappointment among the people would, in his words, mean helping the enemy.
The message was read at ceremonies coinciding with the anniversary of the death of the founder of the Islamic Republic, Ruhollah Khomeini, and an important Shia holiday.
Focus of the message
Hamaney's statement brought the discussions of external pressure and internal solidarity back to the agenda. The message highlighted a call for caution against attitudes that would create morale problems within the country.
The Iranian leader argued that the target of division attempts is the society's resilience. Therefore, he based his message on the emphasis of unity and social resistance.
Read at ceremonies
The message was conveyed to the public during memorial and celebration programs held for the anniversary of Khomeini's death and an important religious day in the Shia calendar.
Such ceremonies stand out in Iran as moments when both political and religious messages come to the forefront simultaneously. This time, the call for unity was the main emphasis at the center of the ceremonies.