Supreme Leader of Iran Calls on People to Strive for Victory in Economic and Cultural Struggles
On May 1, Xinhua News Agency reported from Tehran that the office of the Supreme Leader of Iran issued a statement calling on the Iranian people to strive for victory in economic and cultural struggles, making the enemies "disappointed" as the International Labor Day and the Iranian Teacher's Day on May 2 approach.
Muqtada stated that in the 47 years since the victory of the Iranian Islamic Revolution, Iran has proven its strength in military struggles, and now it must make the enemies "disappointed" and "defeat" them in economic and cultural struggles.
Muqtada pointed out that teachers and workers are the most powerful in cultural and economic struggles, serving as the backbone of the cultural and economic fields. The Iranian people should support teachers and workers just as they support the military.
Muqtada encouraged the Iranian public to prioritize the consumption of domestic products to support industrial workers; in particular, business owners affected by the current conflict should avoid layoffs and dismissals as much as possible, viewing employees as valuable assets; all levels of government should also provide support within their capabilities.
In late February, the United States and Israel launched a large-scale military operation against Iran, to which Iran responded. After a ceasefire in early April, the U.S. imposed a maritime blockade on Iran. According to U.S. media reports, President Trump is seeking a long-term blockade of Iran to destroy its economy, thereby forcing Iran to capitulate in negotiations. On April 30, Trump reiterated that the U.S. maritime blockade against Iran is having an effect, claiming that Iran's "economy is collapsing, and they can hardly receive oil revenues."
Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei urged the Iranian people to achieve victories in economic and cultural struggles against their enemies during a statement on May 1, 2023. He highlighted the role of teachers and workers as vital to this effort and called for support of domestic products. The context includes recent military actions by the U.S. and Israel and ongoing economic pressures from sanctions.
- Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei called for economic and cultural victories against enemies.
- Khamenei emphasized the importance of supporting teachers and workers.
- The U.S. and Israel launched military actions against Iran in late February.
- Trump stated that U.S. maritime blockade is affecting Iran's economy.
- Iran's economy is reportedly collapsing due to sanctions.