President Urges Muslims to Stand Against Injustice

TEHRAN (Iran News) Speaking at the International Conference on “Resistance Diplomacy and Commemoration of Martyrs of Service,” Pezeshkian paid tribute to those who lost their lives in service to justice and the people. He described the late President Ebrahim Raisi as a tireless manager who was deeply committed to public service and social equity.

“Martyr Raisi was a tireless leader,” Pezeshkian said. “The Supreme Leader, government officials, and administrators of our country live among the people and strive to uphold justice and defend the oppressed.”

Quoting the will of Imam Ali (AS), Pezeshkian underscored the importance of piety and righteous deeds, stating that these values apply broadly across political, educational, economic, and administrative spheres. “Imam Ali advised not to chase worldly desires even if they pursue you, and to never regret the loss of material possessions, as it is the pursuit of worldly gain that distances people from truth,” he added.

Pezeshkian criticized materialism and highlighted the danger it poses to truth and justice. “When we are not obsessed with worldly gains, we can truly stand with the oppressed and oppose the oppressors,” he said.

He rejected claims that Islamic Republic officials are materialistic, citing personal experiences visiting the modest homes of late President Raisi’s mother in Mashhad and the late Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian. “When I visited Raisi’s family home, it was even more humble than an average household,” he said. “The Omani Foreign Minister could not believe Amir-Abdollahian lived in such a simple house. These homes are beyond the imagination of those used to power and wealth.”

Pezeshkian emphasized that the country’s top officials, including the Supreme Leader, live modest lives. “If the claims made by American officials were true, we wouldn’t see such humility. What they accuse us of is a reflection of their own actions,” he noted. “In Iran, the honesty and simplicity of our leaders are evident.”

He said the simplicity of Iranian officials surprises foreign visitors and carries more influence than any propaganda. “When they see the lives of our president, ministers, governors, and clerics, they are astonished,” he said. “This has a deeper impact than words.”

The president reaffirmed the Islamic Republic’s stance in support of Palestine and Gaza. “Our position is clear against those who wear fine clothes and preach human rights while committing the most brutal acts,” he declared. “There is no barbarity worse than the indiscriminate killing of innocent women and children.”

He stressed that Muslims have a religious and moral obligation to confront injustice anywhere in the world. “If we remain silent in the face of oppression, we must question not only our faith but our humanity,” he said.

Pezeshkian said that achieving justice and serving the people remain the primary goals of Iran’s leadership. “When justice prevails, there is no reason for conflict or aggression,” he said. “Injustice arises from greed and the desire to seize what belongs to others.””Muslims ”

He highlighted the need to govern based on justice for all people—not just one group, ethnicity, or party. “If we follow our base desires—‘my wealth, my position, my tribe’—we stray from the path of righteousness,” he said. “We must pursue truth, not personal gain.””Muslims ”

The president once again honored the legacy of the late Raisi, describing him as a selfless public servant. “He worked with love and dedication to serve the people and implement his beliefs,” Pezeshkian said. “The memory of Raisi and all nameless martyrs who gave their lives for justice must live on in our society.”

In closing, Pezeshkian prayed that the Iranian people and leaders remain true to the path of justice and not be led astray by selfish desires. “We must always remember that we will be held accountable for our actions,” he warned.

Quoting Imam Khomeini, he concluded, “Conflicts arise from ego and selfishness. True service to the people leaves no room for dispute. The path to serve others is open across Iran, the Middle East, and the world—if only one rolls up their sleeves and takes action.”

During the conference, President Pezeshkian also honored the families of the victims of the tragic May plane crash that claimed the lives of President Raisi and several top officials.