News- Middle East: President Masoud Pezeshkian has stressed that national unity and adherence to the ideals of the martyrs were the key to overcoming any enemy, warning that internal divisions served only to embolden adversaries.

“If we stand together, if we remain loyal to the ideals for which our martyrs sacrificed their lives, no enemy will be able to defeat us,” the chief executive said, speaking at a ceremony honoring the National Martyrs' Day on Wednesday.

The country, he said, had to honor the blood and sacrifices of its martyrs, and “not allow internal differences to give hope to our enemies.”

The president, therefore, urged that personal and political disputes should never hinder the government in its efforts to live up to its duty to serve the people.

“The United States imposes sanctions, European countries issue threats, and different factions engage in verbal clashes [around the world], but none of these can halt our progress unless we ourselves turn against each other from within.”

Pezeshkian echoed repeated warnings by Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei about the dangers of internal discord, asserting, “The Leader has clearly shown us the path forward, but what matters is our commitment to implementing this guidance, not merely chanting slogans while allowing division and discord to weaken us.”

Accordingly, the president identified national unity as the only means to deter foreign adversaries.

Upholding martyrs’ values

“The values for which our martyrs gave their lives must be preserved in society. We must not forget them,” Pezeshian emphasized.

“They fought for Islam, for faith, for justice, for truth, for fairness, and for freedom. These principles must remain alive in our society. It is our responsibility to implement these values and ensure they are never forgotten.”

The president emphasized that continuing the martyrs' path was the true measure of honoring their legacy. “Our greatest duty is not only to remember them, but to institutionalize the values they stood for. This is not an easy task, but it is a path we must pursue with all our strength.”

Source: press TV