Our War Is Never-Ending!

According to Saed News, Hassan Rashvand wrote in an editorial for Kayhan newspaper:

Last Sunday night, an emergency session of the UN Security Council was held regarding the Zionist regime’s aggression against our beloved country. At the session, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said: “We must act immediately and decisively to stop the hostilities and return to serious and lasting negotiations.”

Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), stated: “The Agency has repeatedly emphasized that attacks must not target nuclear facilities. Military attacks must not be directed at nuclear sites.” The representative of the UK — the old colonial fox — said: “The Middle East (West Asia) is in a critical period, and continued violence will threaten regional peace.”

The French representative — whose president during these 12 days of war justified the Zionist attacks as self-defense — said: “We were not involved in planning or carrying out the U.S. strikes on Iran.” Interestingly, this statement itself led many to suspect that France had, in fact, been involved in the conflict.

China’s representative, concerned about escalating regional tensions threatening its economic interests in the Persian Gulf and disrupting trade amid wartime conditions, said: “We call for an immediate ceasefire and an end to the conflict, and Israel must agree to this ceasefire.” This Chinese position on ending the war implies as if the Zionist regime did not initiate the conflict, or that after 12 days of war, it still holds the upper hand, and cities like Tel Aviv and Haifa are not under the roar of Iranian missiles, as if it is Iran that must accept the ceasefire.

The Russian representative, while stating: “Washington and Israel see themselves as self-appointed judges and do not shy away from any crimes, and the U.S. attack on Iran has opened Pandora’s box and unleashed a cycle of violence,” nevertheless, all these remarks ultimately aimed to pass a draft resolution that would not harm their own interests more than it supports Iran’s.

These positions clearly show that the principled policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran — “Neither East nor West” — is not just a slogan, but a reflection of reality. At such a critical juncture, it becomes evident that Iran is present on the stage relying on its own power, and with that power, it imposes a ceasefire on the aggressor.

A few points must be highlighted in this regard:

1. For 12 consecutive days, the Zionist regime launched attacks on our soil, and the U.S. declared that it targeted Iran’s nuclear sites using B-52 bombers and Tomahawk missiles. Meanwhile, the European Troika either remained silent or merely called for Iran’s restraint without taking any practical steps.

Only after 12 days, the brazen leaders of these three European countries — the UK, France, and Germany — issued a strange request to Iran, saying:
“We strongly urge Iran not to take any further actions that could destabilize the region. We ask Iran to participate in negotiations leading to an agreement addressing all concerns about its nuclear program. We are ready to cooperate with all parties to reach this goal.”
And in the end, just like during the negotiations that led to the JCPOA, they return to square one and shamelessly repeat the words of the U.S., saying:
“Our goal remains to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon!”

Now, while the Zionist regime is committing atrocities, the U.S. directly steps in to help this vicious beast, and the European Troika calls on Iran to show restraint — all while warning that they too will follow the path of the Zionists and the U.S. regarding Iran’s nuclear activities. They label Iran’s peaceful enrichment process — conducted under IAEA supervision — as dangerous and insist on preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons!

In this 12-day battle, the European countries’ hostile stance against Iran became clearer than ever, leaving no justification for continued negotiations. These talks were a ruse to distract Iran while Israel and the U.S. launched their attacks. In this regard, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated:
“How can Iran return to a negotiating table that Israel and the U.S. have destroyed? Last week, while we were negotiating with the U.S., Israel decided to destroy diplomacy. This week, while we were talking to the E3 and the EU, the U.S. decided to destroy that diplomacy.”
To this, one must add: the European countries played an equal role in destroying the negotiations.

2. Despite the initial surprise attack and the martyrdom of senior military commanders, nuclear scientists, and damage to some nuclear and military facilities, the Islamic Republic of Iran was able to deliver effective and powerful blows to the American and Israeli enemies.

The residents of the occupied territories experienced, during these 12 days, a portion of their eternal nightmare in their confrontation with Iran come true. The Zionist regime and American officials also came to realize that — contrary to their expectations — striking Iran only united its people, and Iran is far from helpless in the face of such attacks; in fact, it possesses response capabilities beyond their imagination.

The latest example of these decisive strikes, which changed the American side’s calculations, was the attack on the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. According to the Qatari Foreign Minister, following this strike, the U.S. president contacted the Emir of Qatar, requesting him to mediate a ceasefire with Iran.

Therefore, it must be said: the entire world of disbelief (kufr) stood against the world of Islam, whose manifestation today is in the sacred land of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Husayn ibn Ali (peace be upon him) watched the bravery of the sons of the IRGC and the army, and the steadfastness of the loyal Iranian nation against the evil Zionist regime. The difference is that 1,385 years ago, Imam Husayn stood alone against the widespread army of Yazid, while the people of Kufa and Iraq turned their backs on him. But today, the soldiers of Imam al-Muslimeen (the Leader of the Muslims), dear Ayatollah Khamenei (may his shadow be extended), stand like a solid barrier beside their Leader, and a nation firmer than mountains supports him in battling the Zionist enemy.

3. Our war with the Zionist regime — and of course, with the United States — is a "sacred war" and never-ending.
Our unchanging policy in war and peace is the righteous word of Imam Khomeini (may his soul rest in peace), who said:
“Israel must be wiped off the map.”
On this path, we shall never forget the clear and wise horizon that our dear late Imam placed before our eyes:

“Our war was a war of truth against falsehood — and it is unending. Our war was the war of poverty against wealth, the war of faith against vileness, and such a war will exist from the time of Adam to the end of life. Truly, have we forgotten that we fought to fulfill a duty — and that the result was secondary? Our nation, as long as it felt the strength and obligation to fight, acted upon its duty. And blessed are those who never hesitated even until the final moment.”