The Iranian Spirit of Defiance

Throughout history, human societies have been tested through various calamitous events—wars, natural disasters, persecutions, and others. The victims have on many occasions demonstrated an indomitable spirit in putting up resistance. This is something the Iranian people are showing.

More than a month later, Iran stands tall. Despite suffering heavily in the illegal aerial campaign of the United States and Israel, ordinary Iranians are demonstrating a remarkable degree of solidarity. This is not only reflective of the spirit of civilizational resistance of the Iranian people but also shows their deep reverence for the theocratic government of Iran.

In the latest tirade against Iran on social media, the American president, Donald Trump, has threatened Iran to reach a negotiated settlement within a very short span of time or risk witnessing Iran’s power plants being targeted in an “unprecedented air campaign”.

In response, the government of Iran has called on the ordinary people, particularly the youth of the country, to take to the streets and form human chains around power........

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