Mohammad Jafar Ghaempanah, at the 35th Congress of the Iranian Scientific Ophthalmology Association, commemorated the memory of the martyrs of the 12-day war and the martyrs of the Shajareh Tayebeh school, emphasizing the scientific position of ophthalmology in Iran. He stated, "In the field of medicine, especially ophthalmology, fortunately, we are very advanced compared to the region and perhaps lack nothing compared to many countries in the world."
Scientific and Industrial Advancements in Iran
Ghaempanah referred to the progress in the ophthalmology industry and said: "In 1991, we were performing 'intra' surgeries, then we moved to the 'extra' phase, and after that, IOL was used." He also pointed to the country's capabilities in the steel and petrochemical industries, adding: "In the steel industry, we are among the world's leaders, and in the petrochemical sector, we are among the countries that possess expertise and knowledge."
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Defense of National Sovereignty
The Executive Vice President referred to the attacks on the country's industries during the war and stated: "When our steel and petrochemical industries were bombed, they were rebuilt in the shortest possible time, solely by Iranians and without any foreign intervention." He mentioned the sanctions and economic war, saying: "Trump could not achieve his goals, including the disintegration and destruction of Iran." Ghaempanah also referred to the country's military advancements, stating: "This achievement was made possible by the efforts of distinguished scholars and military scientists who were able to create drones and missiles that enhanced Iran's national and military power."
He continued: "Today, Iran has shown the world the lesson of freedom, resilience, and not succumbing to colonialism, and perceptions of Iran have changed in the international arena after the war." Ghaempanah also pointed to regional developments and new collaborations with neighboring countries, saying: "High-ranking delegations from Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia have come to Iran and declared that our main enemy is Israel."
Economic Challenges and People's Resilience
The Executive Vice President considered the gasoline issue as an example of resilience and said: "The U.S. Treasury had announced that Iran would face a serious challenge in the gasoline sector in May, but with the measures taken, we no longer import gasoline and do not spend $12 billion on its import." He emphasized: "With the support of the people and the cooperation of the elites, we must help to pass through difficult days with dignity and pride, and the flag of Iran must continue to be raised in the world." Ghaempanah concluded by highlighting the importance of scientific and professional associations, stating: "The more we strengthen civil institutions, the more we empower the people."
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