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Iran Declares Unity Week After New Supreme Leader's First Message

Iran's administration has declared a "Week of National Unity and Solidarity," inspired by the first public message from the country's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei. The message emphasized the critical importance of national unity for Iran's power and security. Concurrently, Iran's UN representative asserted the country's right to preserve peace in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, blaming US actions for regional instability. The new Supreme Leader also called for the continued use of the Strait's closure as a strategic lever.

Key Points: Iran Announces National Unity Week After Supreme Leader's Message

  • Week of National Unity declared
  • Inspired by new Supreme Leader's message
  • Emphasis on people's unity for security
  • Iran asserts right to secure Strait of Hormuz
  • Blames US for regional destabilization
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Iran declares week of national unity after new supreme leader's 1st message

Iran declares a Week of National Unity inspired by new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's first message, stressing unity and regional security.

"the lever of blocking the Strait of Hormuz must definitely continue to be used. - Mojtaba Khamenei"

Tehran, March 13

Iranian First Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref said the administration has declared the coming week as the "Week of National Unity and Solidarity for Iran," according to the official news agency IRNA.

Aref said he had made the decision on behalf of the administration and was inspired by the first message of Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. The message was released earlier in the day and highlighted the need to maintain unity among the Iranian people, Xinhua news agency reported.

Aref said, as stressed by Iran's supreme leader, the people's "effective presence on the scene and maintaining national unity" are the most important props for the country's power and security.

Meanwhile, Amir Saeid Iravani, Iran's permanent representative to the United Nations, said Thursday that it is his country's "inherent right" to preserve peace and security in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iravani told reporters that Iran "fully respects and remains committed to the principle of freedom of navigation under the law of the sea."

"However, the current situation in the region, including in the Strait of Hormuz, is not the result of Iran's lawful exercise of its right of self-defence. Rather, it is the direct consequence of the destabilizing actions of the United States in launching aggression against Iran and undermining regional security," he said.

Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Thursday called for the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz, saying that "the lever of blocking the Strait of Hormuz must definitely continue to be used."

On February 28, Israel and the United States launched joint attacks on Tehran and several other Iranian cities, killing Iran's then Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, along with senior military commanders and civilians. Iran responded by launching waves of missile and drone strikes targeting Israel and US bases and assets in the Middle East.

- IANS

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Priya S
The call for unity is a standard political move after such a big transition, especially following an attack. But closing a major shipping channel? That's a dangerous game that affects everyone. We rely on stable energy supplies from that region. 🇮🇳
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Aman W
As an Indian, my primary concern is the safety of our diaspora and the security of our energy imports. Any conflict in the Strait of Hormuz is bad news for us. India must maintain its strategic autonomy and engage with all sides to de-escalate.
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Sarah B
Reading this from a development perspective. The human cost of these conflicts is tragic. The article mentions civilians were killed. A week of national unity is fine, but lasting peace is what the people of Iran and the region truly need.
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Vikram M
The new Supreme Leader's first message and this "unity week" feel like a very calculated move to consolidate power quickly. The rhetoric about the Strait is concerning, though. It's a vital waterway. Hope our government is in touch with Tehran to ensure our Chabahar port interests are protected.
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Karthik V
With respect, while Iran has the right to defend itself, advocating for the continued closure of an international strait as a "lever" is problematic. It hurts global trade, including India's. National unity shouldn't come at the cost of regional stability. This approach needs reconsideration.

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