Iran's FM Says Nation Will Stand Firm Against Oppression and Coercion

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi said on Sunday that Iran will stand firm rather than submit to oppression and coercion, drawing on the lessons of Ashura. He made the remarks at a ceremony titled "Muharram and Ashura in the Mirror of Foreign Ministry Documents," held at the Foreign Ministry's Institute for Political and International Studies in Tehran.

Araghchi described the Ashura uprising as a lasting model of standing against oppression, deviation, and corruption, and defending human dignity. He noted that this year's Muharram and Ashura ceremonies in Iran have taken on a different character following an unjust attack on Iran by the US and the Zionist regime, which resulted in the martyrdom of many Iranians.

The foreign minister pointed out that the Iranian people witnessed the martyrdom of numerous people, including members of the Armed Forces and civilians, but "stood firmly and courageously for their dignity and independence," demonstrating that they had lived the message of Ashura. He said that nations facing decisive moments throughout history have had to choose between surrendering to oppression and standing up for their values and ideals, even at the cost of their lives.

Referring to the legacy of Imam Hussein (a.s.), Araghchi said courage is measured not by conquest but by readiness for sacrifice in defense of one's principles. He cited the principle that "death with dignity is more honorable than a life of humiliation," describing it as the enduring logic of resistance. "With this ideological and, of course, strategic understanding, Iran has stood firm on its commitment to resistance despite all pressures and, God willing, will continue to stand firm," Araghchi stressed.

According to Mehr News Agency, the ceremony was part of efforts to highlight the role of Ashura in shaping Iran's foreign policy and resistance discourse.