Iran’s Parliament speaker says ‘sacred unity’ key to victory against enemies
Sunday, 19 July 2026 12:52 PM [ Last Update: Sunday, 19 July 2026 12:52 PM ]
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has called for greater national unity, saying adherence to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei's call for "sacred unity" is key for Iran's success in confronting the enemies.
In a post published on his X account on Sunday, Qalibaf said unity should be regarded not only as a moral or social principle but also as a strategic requirement for the country's security and resilience.
"Insistence on sacred unity is not merely a moral or social recommendation; it is a necessary condition for victory in the struggle against the enemy," Qalibaf wrote.
The parliament speaker further urged Iranians to view compliance with the Leader's guidance as both a religious and national duty, describing it as an important part of the country's "historic role" in the ongoing period of national resistance and governance.
"We should regard obedience to this religious and national directive of the Leader as an important part of our historic role in this national resistance and in administering the country," he said.
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Qalibaf's remarks came a day after Ayatollah Khamenei, in a statement, stressed that maintaining “sacred unity” at all levels of society and government is essential to realizing the lofty ideals of the Islamic Revolution and safeguarding Iran's dignity and independence, particularly in the face of the “criminal and deceitful American enemy.”
The United States has perpetrated numerous violations against Iranian territory since April 7, when US President Donald Trump announced a unilateral ceasefire in the latest bout of American-Israeli aggression targeting the Islamic Republic.
The violations continued even after Washington and Tehran signed a Pakistan-mediated memorandum of understanding last month, whose first clause clearly mandates cessation of aggression on all fronts.
The US has additionally been attempting to facilitate the evasion of the maritime corridor designated by the Islamic Republic for secure and lawful transit through the Strait of Hormuz by offering to escort non-compliant vessels via an unauthorized route.
Iran’s Armed Forces have staged uncompromising retaliation in the face of each instance of violation, including those in support of illegal vessel movement in the Strait of Hormuz.
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