SAEDNEWS: A grieving father in Qom has offered the billions of tomans he had set aside for his 16‑year‑old son—killed in an Israeli strike on their home—to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards to fund the manufacture of defensive missiles.
According to Saed News, the father—who runs a local tea house—publicly lamented his loss and declared that “any or all of the funds I saved for my boy” should be used to build “one or two missiles at least.” His appeal, posted on Twitter by media activist Abdollah Ganji, called on the Guards to provide an account number so that patriotic Iranians could contribute. “This is the spirit that will never be defeated,” he wrote, adding that he wished the video of his plea would reach former U.S. President Trump.
Ganji’s tweet highlighted the raw grief behind the offer: the father’s savings represented not only the boy’s future but also his own hopes for a normal life. Instead, in the aftermath of the strike in the Salariyeh district of Qom, he channeled his loss into what he sees as a constructive act of national defense. The post quickly gained traction across social media, prompting calls from others to follow suit and bolster Iran’s deterrent capabilities.
While Iran’s leadership has repeatedly framed such popular gestures as evidence of national unity, this case underscores the personal toll of the wider regional conflict. Observers note that private contributions—whether in prayers, funds or public displays of solidarity—continue to form an informal yet potent pillar of Iran’s strategic depth. As tensions persist, the father’s plea may well inspire further civilian fundraising to support the country’s missile programme.
