Imam Khamenei’s message on the occasion of Sacred Defense Week

Imam Khamenei’s message on the occasion of Sacred Defense Week: Martyrdom is the reward for relentless struggle, whether in the 8-year Sacred Defense or in the heroic 12-day battle. The full text of the Leader’s message is as follows:

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جمعه - ۲۷ آذر ۲۰۲۵ / 2025 27 September

In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful,

This year, Sacred Defense Week has taken on a new radiance and glory due to the martyrdom of a number of prominent figures who were on the path of Islamic Resistance and the martyrdom of brave young people in various places.
Martyrdom is the reward for relentless struggle, whether it’s in the 8-year Sacred Defense, it’s in the heroic 12-Day battle, or it’s in Lebanon, Gaza, or Palestine. Nations grow when going through these struggles, and their glory and splendor increases through these martyrdoms. What is of paramount importance is that we should be certain about God’s promise concerning the victory of truth and the decline of falsehood, and that we must be committed to our duty to aid the religion of God.

Sayyid Ali Khamenei
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