Rewritten Title: President Pezeshkian Calls for National Unity and Public Mobilization to Overcome Challenges
In a powerful address, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian delivered a message of resilience and collective action, framing national unity as the ultimate defense against external pressures and the key to unlocking the country’s vast potential.
The Unbreakable Shield of Unity
President Pezeshkian emphasized that the nation’s strength lies in its people. “Today, the enemy’s only hope is that Iran has been weakened,” he stated, “but they are oblivious to the fact that when the people are united, no power can defeat them.” He underscored that overcoming the nation’s challenges requires faith, belief, and cohesion under the leadership of the Supreme Leader. The President identified unity and reliance on the people as the definitive solution to prevailing problems.
A Call to Action: “Build a School With Me”
Moving from rhetoric to action, the President passionately called for a nationwide civic mobilization. He illustrated this by referencing a public initiative where citizens contribute what they can—be it bricks, labor, or financial support—to build schools. “We will join this ‘Build a School’ movement,” he declared.
Leading by personal example, President Pezeshkian instructed his executive vice president to donate five million tomans from his monthly salary to the cause. He framed this not as a solitary grand gesture, but as a model for a collective effort. “Let everyone take a step. One person may give five million tomans a month, another may give five thousand tomans. Everyone according to their ability,” he said, highlighting that the goal is to take a step for the education of the country’s children.
Beyond Construction: Forging a New Generation
The President clarified that the mission extends beyond physical infrastructure. “This is not just about building. We must also maintain, improve quality, and change behaviors,” he explained. The core objective is to nurture a generation of truthful, courageous, and dedicated citizens who are deeply committed to their homeland. “If our children come with this belief, we will build gold from soil,” he affirmed.
Efficiency and Prudent Management as National Imperatives
President Pezeshkian shifted focus to economic stewardship, identifying significant opportunities for progress through efficiency. He pointed to the energy sector, stating that a manageable 10% reduction in consumption could save 800,000 barrels of oil and gas per day. He also addressed the need to complete stalled national projects, noting that while other countries erect 90-story buildings in nine months, delays plague domestic construction.
“This starts with education, which shapes the perspective of a manager or a producer,” he noted, asserting that with public cooperation and the support of benefactors, fundamental changes can be achieved within two years.
A Future Built on Collective Strength
Concluding his address, the President expressed unwavering confidence in the nation’s capabilities. “By God, we can do this. If we only do this [work together], you will never find an Iranian who goes to bed hungry at night,” he vowed. He reiterated that through collective will and prudent management, the country can not only solve its problems but also become a model and an inspiration in all fields of human achievement, demonstrating its potential through concrete action, not just words.