National Unity Defies Hostile Expectations: Iran’s Cohesion Shines in 12-Day War

During the session, Dr. Hossein Royvaran stated that the Zionist regime’s goal was to destabilize Iran and dismantle its strategic defense infrastructure. He explained that, contrary to expectations, Iranian society resisted division and instead became more unified under threat. Public mobilization, mass funerals for martyrs, and solidarity from even distant cultural figures illustrated a profound social alignment. Royvaran noted the absence of unrest or looting in Iran during the war—unlike post-conflict chaos reported in Israel—and emphasized that Iran’s historical depth contributes to its cultural and civic stability.
He said the war revealed ethical contrasts: while Israel enforced public lockdowns and showed societal disarray, Iran transitioned swiftly back to normal life. Royvaran referred to widespread public trust, civic behavior, and the rapid restoration of order as testimony to Iran’s foundational strength. He also denounced Israel’s violations of international law in Gaza, including ethnic cleansing and war crimes, and criticized Western silence in the face of these crimes.
Dr. Mehdi Shakibaei analyzed the legal consequences of attacking a state involved in peaceful diplomacy. He stated the assault undermined global norms such as non-aggression and showed that Western powers privilege economic agendas—particularly around nuclear capabilities—over international law. He said the attack compromised key articles of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and demanded that Iran reconsider participating in discriminatory global frameworks.
He highlighted Iran’s current power triangle: national solidarity, missile advancement, and regional legitimacy, arguing this configuration renders nuclear arms redundant. Shakibaei noted that despite geopolitical and strategic assets, Iran has never used these capacities for coercion, and instead follows principles of reason and justice.
Dr. Mohammad Shahedi condemned Israeli war crimes across Gaza and other regions, underscoring the necessity of Islamic unity around Jerusalem. He honored the sacrifices of Iranian martyrs such as Haj Ramazan and Baghban, whose leadership helped thwart the rapid and surprise military offensive. Shahidi concluded that the failed objectives of the attack demonstrated the effectiveness of Iran’s resistance front and reinforced its standing in regional geopolitics.