Sun Feb 23 11:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Officials Emphasize Importance of Preserving and Promoting Iran’s Sacred Defense Legacy
**Birjand, Iran** – The director of the Preserving and Disseminating the Values of the Sacred Defense of War in South Khorasan province, Colonel Gholamreza Fallah, stressed the crucial role of all sectors of Iranian society in continuing to promote the legacy of the Iran-Iraq war. Speaking at a recent meeting, Colonel Fallah echoed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei’s assertion that understanding of the war’s significance should deepen over time. He called for increased study of the war’s history among young people, highlighting its enduring relevance to the Islamic world.
Fallah highlighted the enemy’s attempts to diminish the war’s importance and prevent the transmission of its cultural values to younger generations, emphasizing the need for sustained cultural efforts to counter these attempts. He urged artists and all members of society to actively participate in preserving and promoting this legacy.
Hussein Mohebti Zehan, Deputy Governor for Management and Resources Development of South Khorasan province, echoed these sentiments, emphasizing the importance of conveying the honesty, patience, and selflessness demonstrated by the war’s martyrs, veterans, and combatants. He stressed the need for a deep understanding of their values in any initiatives related to the Sacred Defense, and called for increased collaboration between governmental bodies and the foundation responsible for preserving its memory. Zehan specifically urged county governors to enhance cooperation with local offices dedicated to preserving the war’s legacy. The officials emphasized the need for demonstrably effective initiatives.
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