An Iranian Government Plan to End the Nightly Gatherings of the "Mobilized Public" and Return to...
Leaks from a written plan drafted by the Iranian Vice President have revealed a governmental inclination and understanding of the need to end the continuous nightly gatherings and marches in the country. The plan's document stated:
"Following the conclusion of the first ten days of Muharram, or the solemn funeral of the martyr commander, preparing for a peaceful winding down of these gatherings, intelligently navigating through these special circumstances, and steering society toward a return to daily life is an absolute necessity to preserve the psychological health of society, safeguard political capital, and ensure the independence of the regime’s decision-making."
The government plan explained that the continuation of the post-crisis climate reflects negatively on development and the economy, and distracts the focus of executive bodies and public opinion away from construction and production.
The document also warned of security and strategic risks, including these emotional and enthusiastic gatherings turning into a tool that obstructs diplomacy and limits the regime's flexibility in making sensitive decisions, in addition to the emergence of subversive slogans targeting certain officials and leading to sharp internal polarization.
The Context of Spontaneous Gatherings and Support for the New Leadership
It is worth noting that these gatherings began spontaneously and organically in various areas of the capital, Tehran, as well as other Iranian cities and villages, immediately following the announcement of the martyrdom of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution. The primary demands of the crowds centered around "avenging the blood of the martyr commander" and offering "absolute support to the armed forces."
This popular movement received direct endorsement and encouragement from the new Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Sayyid Mojtaba Khamenei, who pointed out on several occasions the importance of this presence on the ground. Among the most prominent statements from his speeches on this matter:
The government plan explained that the continuation of the post-crisis climate reflects negatively on development and the economy, and distracts the focus of executive bodies and public opinion away from construction and production.
The document also warned of security and strategic risks, including these emotional and enthusiastic gatherings turning into a tool that obstructs diplomacy and limits the regime's flexibility in making sensitive decisions, in addition to the emergence of subversive slogans targeting certain officials and leading to sharp internal polarization.
The Context of Spontaneous Gatherings and Support for the New Leadership
It is worth noting that these gatherings began spontaneously and organically in various areas of the capital, Tehran, as well as other Iranian cities and villages, immediately following the announcement of the martyrdom of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution. The primary demands of the crowds centered around "avenging the blood of the martyr commander" and offering "absolute support to the armed forces."**
This popular movement received direct endorsement and encouragement from the new Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Sayyid Mojtaba Khamenei, who pointed out on several occasions the importance of this presence on the ground. Among the most prominent statements from his speeches on this matter:
"Undoubtedly, your chants in the squares influence the outcomes of negotiations; likewise, the staggering and growing numbers of millions in the 'Sacrifice for Iran' (Jan-fada) campaign are among the influential elements in this arena."
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In another speech, he praised the continuation of this popular momentum, saying:
"What steadfast power and steely resolve is this with which the Iranian people have risen and taken to the squares since the dawn of March 1st, remaining with full enthusiasm and lofty motives for more than three months to demand vengeance for the blood of their martyr commander and all the other martyrs, and to safeguard our Islamic regime and dear homeland? These millions-strong ranks of volunteers (feda'iyyeen) have formed the bedrock for achieving the aspirations of the martyr commander, establishing truth, and rising for the sake of God."