SAEDNEWS: In the face of intense media storms and political pressures, Iran’s leading intellectuals—from former president Mohammad Khatami and philosopher Abdolkarim Soroush to historian Ata’ollah Mohajerani—have rallied in unprecedented harmony, projecting a narrative of national awakening and collective resilience.
According to Saed News, quoting Persoon, Dr. Mohammad‑Sadegh Mahfuzi, secretary‑general of the Encyclopaedia Institute of Anthropology and a noted philosopher and sociologist, identifies three pivotal insights:
Historic Solidarity: The recent cohesion among Iran’s thinkers and cultural figures is both remarkable and enduring. Across diverse schools of thought, a single clarion call united them: patriotic zeal and courage against a betrayal‑driven adversary. From Soroush’s sober warnings—deftly conveyed to avoid eavesdropping—to Khatami’s graceful appeal for unity and Mohajerani’s unflinching naming of Iran’s detractors, the chorus has illuminated a path for both the present and posterity.
Philosophical Clarity: Superficial analyses of symptoms fail to reveal core meanings. As Dr. Mahfuzi notes, dismissive Western rhetoric—such as U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s suggestion that Iran’s messianic beliefs preclude dialogue—betrays a grave misunderstanding. Religious eschatology, far from engendering fanaticism, underpins a universal quest for justice transcending race and creed.
Enduring Leadership: Drawing on the legacy of Morteza Motahhari and the venerated “Three Marajiʿ” of Qom, Dr. Mahfuzi invokes Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei as the living heir to Imam Hussein’s mission—a guardian of human dignity and global equity. Iran now stands ready under his banner, invoking the Quranic pledge: “I am at peace with those who are peaceful towards you, and at war with your enemies,” confident that ultimate victory rests with justice and collective resolve.
