Mohammad Jafar Ghaempanah, in a meeting with intellectuals and political, social, and cultural activists of Gilan province, commemorated the martyrs of recent wars and examined Iran's military and engineering capabilities in the face of foreign threats. He emphasized the significance of the imposed war as a transformative event in understanding the capabilities of the people and the country by referring to historical events.
Iran's Military Power Against Threats
Ghaempanah stated in this meeting that the war imposed by the United States on Iran showcased the realities of a nation, saying: "Iran has shown that despite 47 years of sanctions, it is a real power." He referred to the withdrawal of American ships from the region and added: "No aircraft carrier roams in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman anymore."
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The Executive Vice President noted Iran's military power, stating: "This war created a phenomenon that showed we have an incredible military capability." He also referred to the strength of the people during the Ramadan War and the 12-day war, saying: "In this war, the people of Iran united and defended the country's infrastructure."
Iranian Engineers' Capabilities in Rebuilding Infrastructure
Ghaempanah referred to the B1 Bridge, one of the largest bridges in the Middle East, saying: "This bridge, with a height of 163 meters, was designed and constructed without foreign assistance." He added: "After the bridge was destroyed, Iranian engineers rebuilt it within a few months."
The Executive Vice President also pointed to engineering capabilities in the petrochemical industry, stating: "After the destruction of petrochemical infrastructure, it was revived within a few months." He considered these capabilities as part of Iran's national power and said: "These realities are becoming more apparent day by day."
Ghaempanah, citing the words of Imam Khomeini (RA) about the export of the revolution, referred to Iran's influence in the international arena, stating: "For 47 years, we have been telling America to stop the threats and not to speak to the Iranian nation in the language of force."
He also referred to the Strait of Hormuz as one of the main commercial passageways in the world, saying: "This strait is in the hands of Iran and the pure children of this land." Ghaempanah concluded his remarks by emphasizing the importance of this strait and its power against global threats, highlighting its vital role in ensuring the world's energy security.
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