Khamenei Emphasizes 'National Unity' in New Statement

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has issued a strong call for national unity, framing it as a critical bulwark against external adversaries. In a recent statement on social media, Khamenei asserted that the "extraordinary unity" among the Iranian people has caused a significant fracture within the enemy's ranks. He further stressed that gratitude for this unity would only strengthen it, making it as solid as steel and leading to the further humiliation of Iran's foes.

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The extraordinary unity among the people has caused a rift in the ranks of the enemy. If this blessing is appreciated, the unity will become stronger like steel, and the enemies will be further humiliated.

Ayatollah Khamenei specifically highlighted the insidious nature of the psychological warfare waged by Iran's enemies through media channels. He warned that these efforts are designed to target the minds and psychology of the Iranian populace, aiming to sow discord and undermine the nation's cohesion and security. The Supreme Leader urged Iranians not to be complacent or allow these divisive tactics to take root.

Echoing the Supreme Leader's message, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf addressed claims by US officials suggesting divisions within the Iranian leadership. Ghalibaf firmly refuted such notions, stating unequivocally, "There is no radical or moderate faction in Iran. We are all 'Iranian' and 'revolutionary.'" He emphasized the unwavering unity between the people and the government, coupled with absolute obedience to the Supreme Leader, as the force that will ensure Iran's adversaries regret their actions.

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The enemy's media operation aims to damage national unity and security by targeting the minds and psychology of the people.

From the perspective of Iranian media, such as Cumhuriyet, these statements underscore a consistent narrative: that Iran faces external threats seeking to destabilize the country through propaganda and division. The emphasis on 'national unity' is not merely rhetorical; it is presented as a strategic imperative for national security and resilience. The framing highlights a deep-seated belief that internal cohesion is the most potent defense against foreign interference, and that any perceived divisions are manufactured by adversaries seeking to weaken the Islamic Republic.

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There is no radical or moderate faction in Iran. We are all 'Iranian' and 'revolutionary.' With the iron unity of the people and the government, with full obedience to the Supreme Leader, we will make the aggressive criminals regret what they have done.