Mohammad Jafar Ghaemian, the Executive Vice President, emphasized the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's military power in a meeting with intellectuals and political, social, and cultural activists in Tehran. In this meeting, referring to recent developments and events, he pointed to the real capacities of the Iranian nation and said: "These events can showcase the authority and capabilities of a nation."
Military power and capabilities of Iran
Ghaemian stated that the recent war and Iran's confrontation with the United States and the Zionist regime demonstrate the country's defensive capabilities. He expressed: "Iran has reached a significant level of military power after 47 years of sanctions and pressure and can stand against major military powers."
The power of the people and its role in recent developments
The Executive Vice President further referred to the power of the people as Iran's main asset in tough times and said: "The people of Iran showcased their capacity and spirit during the Ramadan War and the 12-day war." He added that when the country's infrastructure was attacked, the people stood alongside vital facilities and infrastructure, declaring that everyone is present in this path to defend the country.
Ghaemian also referred to the concept of patriotism in Persian literature and Ferdowsi's poetry, saying: "The people of Iran have shown the world the meaning of this couplet that if there is no Iran, my body may not exist." This reflects the love and loyalty of the people to their homeland.
The Strait of Hormuz and its importance in global trade
The Executive Vice President emphasized the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, stating: "This passage is one of the main routes for energy transfer and trade in the world and is under the geography of Iran." According to him, recent developments have shown the impact of the Strait of Hormuz on global trade and the energy market and how Iran's geographical position can influence economic and international equations.
He also referred to the capacity of domestic engineering and infrastructure reconstruction, stating that the B1 bridge is a symbol of the most advanced engineering technologies in the country, built without the presence of even one foreign expert. This demonstrates the capability of Iranian engineers in rebuilding and reviving the country's infrastructure.
The necessity of national unity and energy consumption management
Ghaemian emphasized the necessity of maintaining social cohesion and national unity, saying: "Achieving a stronger Iran passes through unity among various segments of society." He also referred to the issue of energy imbalance and urged the people to conserve gas consumption so that the country's production wheels do not stop.
In conclusion, he expressed hope for exiting the war conditions and emphasized that the country's policy is to defend security and achieve lasting peace.
