📸 Images capture the massive turnout of mourners at the solemn ceremony held in Isfahan's Naghsh-e Jahan Sq. to mark the 40th day of mourning for the late Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

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President Masoud Pezeshkian’s message to the Iranian nation on the 40th day of the martyrdom of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution:

The Iranian nation has changed the equation of power over the past forty days.

Coinciding with the 40th day of the martyrdom of the wise Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, along with a group of armed forces commanders, state officials, and the dear people of our country, Masoud Pezeshkian, the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, issued a strategic message elaborating on the dimensions of the Iranian nation’s epic defense against recent aggressions.

The unified resistance of the history-making Iranian nation, the valor of the brave men of the Armed Forces, and the unceasing service of the government have culminated in a great victory: the acceptance of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s conditions for a ceasefire.

Navigating these arduous circumstances and achieving this global honor and prestige are the fruits of a profound lesson taught to us over decades by our martyred Supreme Leader. Imposing the will of the Iranian nation upon the enemy to secure a ceasefire is the direct result of the people’s enduring presence on the scene and their magnificent support.

When vital infrastructure is targeted, and when universities, schools, and scientific and medical centers are damaged, it becomes clear that the true target of this war is Iran itself.

What was imposed upon us was not merely a limited military conflict. Today, we stand at a juncture where we must rely, more than ever, on our love for our homeland, our love for Iran, our love for this land, our love for our faith, and our love for our historic grandeur and national honor.

Iran is not a testing ground for the baseless illusions and destructive plots of others. The destiny of Iran will be decided by the Iranian people themselves, through rationality, steadfastness, honor, and their own historic resolve.

In recent days, we have not only faced fire and aggression; we have also been confronted with the lies, the selling of illusions, and the deceit of Iran’s ill-wishers. There are those who, from afar, prescribe destruction for this country; yet, it must be stated loud and clear that they have profoundly misunderstood the reality of Iran.

The aggressors sought “peace through strength,” but we, in the light of a valiant and unparalleled defense, are pursuing the consolidation of national power through peace.

We seek no war with the nations of the region. We have always advocated for coexistence, mutual respect, and a just peace. It is a peace that, while safeguarding the independence and dignity of nations, leads to collective development and progress.

My own life and reputation pale in comparison to the survival of Iran, the dignity of its people, the security of this land, and the pride of this nation. What truly matters is that Iran endures, and that its people stand tall.

When the world’s most powerful military and the most ruthless regime failed to overcome Iran, it becomes clear that the future belongs to a stable, enduring, and proud Iran. By the grace and blessing of God, the government, standing shoulder to shoulder with the people, will build a new era for Iran.