WANA (Feb 04) – The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran emphasized that “the resistance has gone through a difficult and significant period” and must rebuild itself by learning lessons from the recent war.

 

Seyed Abbas Araghchi stated, “The media plays a crucial role in shaping the narrative of both the battlefield and diplomacy. Diplomacy, the battlefield, and the media must move forward together.”

 

Highlighting the role of the media in presenting narratives from the field and diplomacy, he added, “It is a fact that our enemies possess significant capabilities in the media and related fields.”

 

Referring to recent developments in the past 15 to 16 months, particularly regarding Palestine, Araghchi noted that the resistance not only succeeded on the battlefield but also made significant strides in the media sphere. He pointed out that some regional media outlets played an effective role in influencing the international arena, to the extent that “Israel has never been as isolated globally as it is today. It is now widely labeled as a genocidal regime.”

 

He continued, “While this regime achieved some battlefield success, it was mainly in the destruction of homes and the killing of civilians. Their goal was to eliminate Hamas, yet after 16 months of killing, they were forced to negotiate with the very Hamas they sought to destroy in order to secure the release of their captives. In the end, they had to make concessions.”

 

The Iranian foreign minister highlighted the global perception of Israel, stating that “the International Criminal Court was compelled to designate the Israeli Prime Minister as a war criminal. Many countries now refuse to allow him entry or even grant airspace access to his plane. For instance, during his recent trip to the United States, he had to take an alternative route.”

 

Commenting on the sense of defeat within Israel regarding the war in Gaza, Araghchi noted, “Some believe that due to this growing frustration, the regime might resort to further actions and violate the ceasefire—an action that would not be surprising given the nature of this criminal regime.”

 

In another part of his remarks, Araghchi referred to Israel’s crimes in Lebanon, stating, “Ultimately, this regime was also forced to accept a ceasefire in Lebanon. The resistance is an ideology, not just a military force—it cannot be eradicated with weapons. Many have tried to disarm the resistance over the years, but its true weapon is not conventional arms; it is the blood of its martyrs.”

 

Araghchi added, “A ceasefire is in place in both Gaza and Lebanon, but challenges and complexities remain regarding its extension. The resistance has endured a difficult and critical phase; it must rebuild itself, strengthen its forces, and apply the lessons learned from this war.”

 

The senior Iranian diplomat expressed confidence that “the resistance will return to the battlefield stronger than before. It is already present on the ground, and its presence will only grow more powerful.”

 

Concluding his remarks, the Iranian Foreign Minister emphasized, “The Islamic Republic of Iran has played a role in advancing and achieving the victories of the resistance.”

 

Araghchi stressed the importance of coordination between the battlefield and diplomacy, adding, “Over the past years, there has been no gap between the field and diplomacy—they have remained unified. The media has also stood alongside us and must continue to play an even greater role in this regard.”