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Tehran Women: Justice for Martyred Khamenei & Minab Martyrs

by خانم هاشمی

On the noon of March 6th, the Enqelab Square in Tehran became the stage for a powerful gathering of women, who marched from the gates of Tehran University to honor the “Imam of Martyrdom” and the martyrs of Minab. Their collective presence carried a message of steadfastness and a call for justice that resonated both nationally and globally.

Women of Tehran Unite in a Symbolic March

According to reports by Jahan-Banou News Agency, the area surrounding Tehran University and Enqelab Square was filled with devoted women who came to pay tribute to the “Imam of Martyrdom” and the fallen stars of Minab. The march began in front of the university gate, followed by a group prayer and participation from diverse female organizations across the city.

Among the participants were student associations, religious and cultural groups such as Motherhood Movement, Revolutionary Mothers Network, Remisa Women’s Center, House of Motherhood, and various faith-based societies. With flags raised high and slogans echoing ideals of perseverance, the crowd reaffirmed their pledge to continue the path of the martyrs.

Echoes of Faith and Determination

Enqelab Square, on that winter afternoon, was alive with the rhythmic sound of footsteps—a chorus that symbolized unity and resilience. The chants and calls woven through the crowd expressed deep conviction and patriotic fervor, filling the square with the pulse of collective faith.

During the event, several speeches were delivered.
Mrs. Ghanbari, who lost members of her family in the recent conflict, shared her personal story and reaffirmed her commitment to uphold the legacy of the fallen.
Following her, cleric Hojjatoleslam Ghasemian spoke passionately about the necessity of standing firm against adversaries.
The daughter of martyr Tehrani-Moqaddam also delivered an impassioned address on the central role of women in preserving the spirit of resistance, emphasizing the historic responsibility of the current generation.

Tehran Women
Tehran Women

Global Message of “Oath and Blood Retribution”

A statement titled “The Oath and Blood Retribution of the Women of Tehran” was read aloud in English—a symbolic gesture intended to extend the message of the assembly to international audiences. Organizers described this act as a step toward shaping global awareness through narrative and representation, where the voices of Iranian women serve as a form of soft yet impactful resistance.

Speakers also addressed broader global issues, including revelations related to the Epstein case and ideological opposition to Western “double standards.” These discussions were portrayed as part of a broader struggle over truth and moral integrity in the global discourse.

A Living Pact of Faith

Gestures of unity—clasped hands, resolute gazes, and heartfelt chants—embodied a collective vow: to continue the martyrs’ path. To the organizers, this gathering was more than a temporary event; it was an effort to transform mourning into commitment, presence into narrative, and activism into media influence.

At the close of the event, participants declared that their call would not end with the day’s march but would live on through stories, images, and media reflections. Their assertion:
“The Muslim woman is not a spectator of history’s margins—she is its author.”

Reporter: Mahta Sanei

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Iran’s Nationwide Mourning After the Leader’s Martyrdom

by خانم هاشمی

Across Tehran and other cities, Iranians gathered to mourn the loss of the Supreme Leader, displaying unity and heartfelt sorrow.

After the confirmation of the martyrdom of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, Tehran’s Revolution Square and numerous locations throughout the country were filled with people from all ethnicities and backgrounds. Regardless of attire, gender, or veil, citizens came together in a massive outpouring of grief, symbolizing national solidarity in the face of a great loss.

Iran’s Nationwide Mourning
Iran’s Nationwide Mourning

Tehran

With tear‑filled eyes and heavy hearts, citizens honored the memory of their leader, chanting slogans of love and devotion. The gatherings highlighted the unity among Iran’s diverse cultures and underscored the public’s commitment to the ideals of the Islamic Revolution.

Iran’s Nationwide Mourning
Iran’s Nationwide Mourning
Iran’s Nationwide Mourning

Ahvaz

In these challenging days, the presence of all segments of society sent a clear message of togetherness and compassion throughout Iran.

View photos and videos from various parts of the country below:

Tehran’s Revolution Square
Isfahan, Naqsh‑e Jahan Square
Gorgan
Dehdasht
Mashhad, The Holy Shrine of Imam Reza (peace be upon him)
Kohgiluyeh‑and‑Boyer Ahmad
Mourning and comments by a woman in Tehran

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Worldwide Condolences to Iran

by خانم هاشمی

“From the believers, men of truth who kept their covenant with God—some have departed, some await, and none have altered their pledge” (Qur’an 23:53).

The martyrdom of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution of Iran, His Holiness Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is a profound loss for the Imam Mahdi’s devotees and for the peoples of Iran and the world; may they be blessed with sincere condolences.

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Western “Human Rights”: A Slogan Over Systemic Violence

by خانم هاشمی

Official Western statistics reveal a sharp increase in violence against women in America and Europe—a reality that, shadowed by the dual approach of Western media and the justifications of political officials, has led to the systematic violation of women’s rights and safety.

A Dual and Ideological Media Approach

The way Western media and official structures confront the phenomenon of violence against women carries an ideological, biased, and dual nature more than it is based on humanitarian concerns. Within this framework, whenever a similar incident occurs in a country like Iran, its entire “culture,” “social structure,” and “political system” are immediately targeted by media attacks. However, when violence of a similar or even greater scale occurs in countries like the United States or France, mainstream Western media attempts to reduce it to “an individual incident,” “exceptional behavior,” or a “personal error,” avoiding any engagement with its structural roots.

Official Statistics Reveal a Concerning Reality

Meanwhile, data and official statistics published by Western institutions themselves present a completely different and alarming narrative. According to a study published by the National Observatory on Violence Against Women, the annual number of victims of violence against women in the United States has seen a striking 86% increase since 2016. This statistic clearly shows that violence against women in America is not an exception but a growing, structural phenomenon.

The situation is not much different on the European continent. French police have announced that in 2024 alone, approximately 3,374 cases of sexual violence were recorded on public transportation in the country—a figure showing a 6% increase compared to the previous year. An examination of the details of these cases indicates that over 90% of the victims are women, and nearly three-quarters of them were under 30 years old. This statistic points to the insecurity of public spaces for young women in one of the West’s most self-proclaimed champions of human rights.

Justifying Violence from the Highest Levels

A concrete, recent, and shocking example of disregarding women’s right to life and human dignity in the West was the brazen reaction of former U.S. President Donald Trump to the killing of a woman by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis. On his personal platform, instead of sympathizing with the victim or calling for a transparent investigation into the crime, Trump wrote in a justificatory tone: “The woman driver was very disorderly and resisting… The officer shot her in self-defense.” These statements are a clear example of victim-blaming and an attempt to legitimize systematic violence against women—an approach repeated many times at various levels of the American establishment.

A Warning Perspective

In this context, Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei, in a meeting on November 13, 1995 (Aban 22, 1374 Persian calendar) with a group of responsible, specialist, and artistic women of the country, with a profound and warning look at the situation of women in the West, emphasized:

“In Western countries, including America, which chant slogans of equality between men and women, there are horrifying statistics of violent acts against women and the abuse of women in various environments. Therefore, based on what the West has conceived, the problem of women is not solvable, and by removing the hijab from women’s heads and avoiding religious boundaries, the problem of women worsens. In contrast, Islam strives to create a healthy environment based on intellect and wisdom where the hand of aggression will not be stretched out against the weak.”

A Preferential Structure

Ultimately, this collection of statistics, evidence, and positions clearly shows that what threatens women in modern Western societies is not merely an individual, an officer, or even a specific party. Rather, it is the political and social structures that, at critical junctures, prioritize preserving the interests of power institutions over the right to life, security, and dignity of half of their citizens. In this milieu, mainstream Western media, with their selective coverage, dual narratives, and meaningful silence, not only fail to prevent the reform of this situation but actively fuel its continuation and justification.

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Power of the Hijab: Islam’s Message to Western Women

by خانم هاشمی

Ayatollah Khamenei says Islamic dress is a source of pride, not a threat, and can guide women worldwide toward Islam

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has described the Islamic hijab not as a restriction but as a powerful tool for promoting Islam. Speaking to women on December 3, 2025, he argued that modest dress can attract women who have been affected by Western cultural norms and guide them toward what he calls the “truth of Islam.”

Khamenei also addressed Iranian media directly, warning them against amplifying Western ideas about women:

“Our media must be careful not to become tools for promoting Western and capitalist thinking about women, which is false and misguided,” he said.
“When hijab, women’s clothing, or cooperation between men and women are discussed, the media of the Islamic Republic should not simply repeat their arguments or magnify them. Islam should be promoted. The Islamic view is an honorable view.”

He added that presenting this perspective internationally could draw more attention to Islam:

“If we present this outlook and this effective theory in international forums, many people around the world will certainly be drawn to Islam — especially women. This is the best way to promote Islam.”

A Critique of Western Gender Norms

Khamenei sharply criticized Western capitalist societies, saying they exploit women for economic gain while framing Islamic dress codes as oppressive. He noted that Western advertising, film, and media use women’s physical appeal as a commercial tool, while also portraying hijab as a restriction on freedom.

“In Western societies, the family as a unified and affectionate institution scarcely exists,” Khamenei said.
“Children without known fathers, the breakdown of family ties, organized exploitation of young women, and the promotion of sexual permissiveness — all of this is carried out in the name of ‘freedom.’”

He argued that such conditions erode women’s dignity and undermine family structures, comparing them to pre-Islamic practices that deprived women of their rights and purpose.

Hijab as a Source of Strength

Khamenei rejected claims that Islamic dress limits women’s progress. He cited examples from Iran since the 1979 revolution, where women have advanced in education, healthcare, science, sports, and social service while adhering to Islamic norms.

“A committed Muslim woman, observing hijab, can move forward in all areas — in society and in the home,” he said.

He framed hijab as part of Islam’s broader moral and social system, which establishes boundaries to protect human dignity:

“Sexual desire is a very strong force and must be controlled. Islam has been able to regulate it through its rulings — including modest dress for both women and men, physical boundaries between them, and encouragement of marriage. These measures restrain a dangerous and harmful factor.”

A Global Opportunity

For Khamenei, the social and cultural issues facing women in Western societies present an opportunity for Islam. By promoting Islamic dress as dignified and life-giving, he believes that women disillusioned with Western “freedom” may turn toward Islamic teachings.

He concluded that hijab should be presented not as a threat, but as a moral and cultural alternative, capable of attracting international attention and respect for Islam’s values.

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Women’s “Freedom” or a Silent Killing in Homes?

by خانم هاشمی

Western claims about women’s freedom are constantly repeated — even as official statistics from the United States itself show that pregnant women are increasingly becoming victims of domestic violence and firearm-related homicide. This stark reality — highlighted in recent remarks by Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei once again exposes the true nature of the Western system behind its polished slogans.

✍|by Ms. Seyedeh Hakimeh Naziri

Iranian Women Listening, While Western Women Bleed

On the evening of December 3, 2025, while Iranian daughters gathered in a Hosseinieh to renew their hearts and eyes with the fatherly words of the Supreme Leader, somewhere in the West a pregnant woman might have been fighting for her unborn child’s life — barely conscious, whispering, “What was my crime?”

This contrast is not symbolic. It reflects a reality confirmed by Western institutions themselves. While Western governments loudly claim concern for the rights of Iranian women, many women in their own societies face violence without protection — often within their own homes, and often in silence.

“Freedom” for Iranian Women — Silence for American Women

Western narratives aggressively claim to defend the rights of Iranian women. Politicians and media outlets tear at their collars in outrage over women’s issues in Iran, while American women themselves are caught in a wave of domestic violence that often ends in death.

Research by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Boston Children’s Hospital confirms that in the United States, homicide — largely driven by intimate partner violence and firearms — is a leading cause of death among women who are pregnant or have recently given birth, surpassing deaths from pregnancy-related medical causes such as hemorrhage, hypertension, or infection.

The Supreme Leader’s Words to Iranian Women

Speaking with a paternal tone, the Supreme Leader emphasized women’s dignity in Islam before exposing one of the most serious failures of Western civilization. He stated:

“Another major and essential right for women inside the home is the absence of violence. Today, Western culture is saturated with instances of violence by men against women — it is full of it. Women being killed by their husbands, women being beaten by their husbands — these realities exist in the West. This is among the most serious deviations of that civilization.”

These words were not rhetorical. They align precisely with the conclusions of Western public-health research.

Killing Two Heartbeats with One Trigger

In an editorial published on October 19, 2022, in The BMJ, researchers Rebecca Lawn and Karestan Koenen reported that homicide is more common among pregnant women in the United States than deaths caused by hypertensive disorders, hemorrhage, or sepsis.

They noted that the United States has a significantly higher prevalence of intimate partner violence compared with other high-income countries, and that such violence is often lethal — most commonly involving firearms. Their analysis of data from 2008 to 2019 showed that 68 percent of pregnancy-associated homicides involved guns.

Gun Violence: One Step Away from Death

Lawn and Koenen described firearm violence as “a public health emergency for pregnant women.” They emphasized, however, that these killings are preventable and that early identification of women at risk could allow for effective intervention.

Further analysis published in peer-reviewed medical journals shows that:

  • In 2020, homicide accounted for 5.23 deaths per 100,000 live births in the United States.
  • Firearms were involved in approximately 80 percent of these cases.
  • Pregnant and postpartum women faced a 35 percent higher risk of homicide compared to non-pregnant women of similar age.

A Message Under the Father’s Shadow

Under the fatherly guidance of the Supreme Leader, and with renewed emphasis on the dignity of women in Islam, another layer of Western crimes has been revealed before the eyes of Iranian women.

With facts now laid bare — not by ideology, but by Western institutions themselves — the path forward appears clearer than ever.

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SportWomen Pioneers

Fereshteh Hassanzadeh’s Silver Turns Golden After Leader’s Praise

by خانم هاشمی

Fereshteh Hassanzadeh, an Iranian women’s national Muay Thai athlete, won the silver medal at the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games — but she says the heartfelt message she received from Ayatollah Khamenei afterward was more precious than any podium finish.

A Hard-Fought Path to the Final

Fereshteh Hassanzadeh competed in the 45–50 kg weight class at the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and reached the Muay Thai final after two strong victories. In the final bout, she faced Morocco’s Kaltoumi Akhlouf. Despite giving her all, she lost each round 10–9, ending with a score of 30–27 in favor of her opponent — and secured the silver medal.

Setting Medal Ambitions Aside

In an interview after the final, Hassanzadeh expressed that she had hoped to win gold — not only for herself, but to dedicate it to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran. On top of that, she said she hoped he would accept her silver medal if gold was out of reach. For her, it wasn’t just about standing atop the podium — it was about representing her country and honoring her leader.

A Powerful Response from the Leader

Much to her gratitude and surprise, Ayatollah Khamenei personally responded to her message within 48 hours. In his letter, he expressed his deep appreciation not merely for her sporting achievement, but, more importantly, for her unwavering spirit. He wrote:

“My daughter, what matters most to me is not a gold medal, but rather your resolve, efforts, faith, and self-confidence.”

More Than Just a Medal

For Hassanzadeh, that message was the highlight of her journey. She described it as a greater honor than any medal could bring: being seen and valued by the Supreme Leader meant more than gold. She shared the correspondence on her Instagram page, telling her followers how deeply honored she felt.

Reflecting on the competition, she said the level of skill was extremely high — only athletes with previous world or Asian medals were permitted to take part, making the field “very professional.” Her determination throughout three bouts — including against opponents from Uzbekistan, Lebanon, and Morocco — demonstrated her resilience and talent.

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Conference and Meetings

Ayatollah Khamenei’s Perspective on Women’s Rights Discussed in Pakistan

by خانم هاشمی

Organized by the Cultural Counsellor’s Office of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Pakistan, an academic–cultural conference entitled “Women’s Rights in the Thought of Ayatollah Khamenei” was held online via social media, with participation from researchers, experts, and university professors from southern Punjab—especially Multan.

Ayatollah Khamenei’s Perspective on Women’s

Leadership’s Emphasis on the Inherent Dignity of Women

Majid Meshki, Cultural Counsellor of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Pakistan, explained the goals of the event: Ayatollah Khamenei, by stressing the intrinsic dignity of women, criticizes treating women as mere tools and underscores the importance of upholding social and family values alongside women’s active roles in various fields.

Women’s Roles in Cultural, Social, and Intellectual Progress

He further added that, from the Supreme Leader’s viewpoint, women not only possess human dignity equal to men, but also play a central role in cultural elevation, social progress, and raising future generations. The leadership’s model is based on modesty, honor, and intellectual and spiritual growth—rather than adopting Western cultural norms that alienate women from their moral and human identity.

Annual Meetings and Educational Encouragement

Meshki referred to the annual meetings held by the Supreme Leader with women, noting that in these gatherings, Ayatollah Khamenei outlines strategies, policies, and guidance on women’s issues. A recurring theme in his speeches is encouraging women to pursue academic and scientific activities while valuing their roles as wives and mothers.

Representation of Women in Higher Education

He emphasized: over 60 percent of university students are women, which reflects the Supreme Leader’s emphasis on women’s scientific advancement.

Women’s Contribution without Neglecting Family Duties

In the leadership’s perspective, women can actively contribute across scientific, cultural, medical, social, and political fields without neglecting their family and ethical responsibilities.

Contrasting Views: Western vs. Islamic Perspectives on Women

Referring to the Supreme Leader’s remarks, Meshki concluded that the Western view treats women as objects and diminishes their dignity, whereas in Islam, women are beings with missions, possessing dignity and deserving respect.

Participants Call for Continuation of Such Initiatives

Participants warmly welcomed and appreciated the event, emphasizing the need for such programs to continue in order to provide a clearer explanation of the Islamic perspective on women.

Pakistani speakers—including Fariha Jamshed, professor at Punjab College; Gul Nasreen, a renowned writer; Shazia Manzoor, poet and researcher in Islamic studies; Azra Batool, head of the Economics Department at Bahauddin Zakariya University in Multan; and Farzana Kokab, head of the Urdu Department at the same university—congratulated the great nation of Iran on its recent achievements and discussed the status of women in the intellectual framework of the Supreme Leader. They described his views as rooted in human dignity, emphasizing the central role of women in both family and society, while rejecting the West’s instrumental view of women.

Attendees also called for strengthening academic and cultural cooperation between Iran and Pakistan, particularly in the fields of women’s and family issues.

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