Khamenei calls on Iranians to rally on 11 Feb to demonstrate national strength

• Call for Mass Rallies: Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei urged Iranians to participate in large-scale rallies on 11 February, the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, to show national strength and counter “enemy plots.”
• Strength Beyond Weapons: Khamenei emphasized that a nation’s power comes more from the will and resistance of its people than from missiles or military hardware.

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, on Monday issued a direct call for the Iranian people to participate in large-scale rallies marking the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution on 11 February, urging citizens to show the country’s strength and thwart what he described as “enemy plots”.

Defining Strength: Willpower Over Weapons

In a televised message reported by Mehr News Agency, Khamenei emphasized that the power of nations is rooted more in the will and resistance of their people than in missiles or aircraft. He praised the resilience of Iranians, saying: “You have shown resistance and determination, show it again in every situation to frustrate the enemy’s expectations.”

11 February: A Day of National Pride

Khamenei described 11 February as a symbol of national dignity and honor, highlighting that wide public participation in rallies can force adversaries to back down from their ambitions against Iran. He characterized the day as an opportunity for citizens to publicly declare loyalty to the Islamic Republic, chanting slogans and voicing their stance.

A Unique Phenomenon and Message to the World

The Supreme Leader framed the revolution’s victory as saving Iran from foreign interference, asserting that external powers have continually sought to restore past conditions. He noted that the ongoing popular rallies are unlike anything seen in other nations, even years after independence.

Khamenei concluded that street participation is the true measure of Iran’s national strength and the most effective way to protect its interests against foreign threats.