Iranian Science Minister Ali Simai Razai said Monday evening that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's name will shine in Iran's history alongside Cyrus the Great, because like the ancient ruler he did not surrender. His remarks, carried on Iranian Telegram channels, praise Khamenei's defiance amid ongoing US-Iran talks.
Iranian Science Minister Ali Simai Razai stated Monday evening that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's name will be remembered alongside the ancient Persian King Cyrus the Great in Iran's history, because 'like Cyrus the Great, he did not surrender.' The statement, circulated on Iranian Telegram channels, appears designed to bolster the regime's defiance narrative amid sensitive US-Iran nuclear talks. Razai's remarks echo a pattern of senior Iranian officials framing Khamenei as a historic leader during periods of diplomatic and military tension. The timing underscores the regime's effort to project strength as negotiations with the Trump administration continue. No independent verification of the quote is available.
This statement follows a series of similar pronouncements from Iranian officials in recent weeks. As The Zioneer previously reported, military advisor Mohsen Rezaei warned Washington on June 11 to accept Iran's terms or risk losing credibility. The science minister's comments further reinforce the hardline posture of the Iranian leadership during the current diplomatic phase.
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