Rabiei Warns Against Political Amnesia: "The People Were the Only Light in These Bitter Days"

According to Saed News, Ali Rabiei, former government spokesman and current social advisor to the president, delivered an emotional speech during the funeral procession for fallen soldiers, highlighting the Iranian people’s solidarity amid recent conflict and cautioning against a return to old political habits that ignore public sentiment.

Speaking against the backdrop of mourning and national trauma, Rabiei reflected on what he called a transformative period in Iran’s history. “History is not just about flipping through calendars and papers,” he said. “It is forged in moments—critical junctures in the life of a nation, a society, a civilization.”

He underscored that in the face of international silence and growing hardship, the Iranian public emerged as a pillar of strength. “In these bitter, painful days, the only sweetness that revealed itself was the people. Anxious and worried, yet united and supportive,” Rabiei said. He described this groundswell of popular backing as “the most astonishing event of this period.”

Rabiei warned that some political actors may be tempted to revert to “factory settings,” forgetting the lessons of national unity born from the recent 12-day war. “The hard core of Iran was not just its weapons—it was the solidarity of its people,” he declared.

Calling for inclusive policymaking that transcends factionalism, Rabiei emphasized that the people's unwavering support for the military and the broader resistance front had played a decisive role in deterring adversaries. “Let us not return to politics as usual. Let us build policies for all the people—not for division, but for cohesion,” he urged.

The speech resonated widely among observers, marking a rare moment of introspection from a senior political figure in the wake of national crisis.