In a speech delivered yesterday, Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei said that in the 7th century, Imam Hassan, Hussein's brother, chose a tactical move at the time and signed a peace treaty with Muawiyah - his great enemy - knowing the will of God.
He is essentially hinting through the story: Even if he himself now chooses to negotiate with the Americans – perhaps even sign an agreement – this is only a temporary move. The ultimate goal, he says, has not changed: overthrowing the West, destroying Israel, and leading a global revolution – which will soon be realized.
In accordance with Shiite tradition, he argued that if one wants the global revolution and the establishment of a world government of Shiite Islam to be realized, then one must be silent and not talk about the actions being taken to achieve this goal – including the development of nuclear weapons. In the time of Jafar Sadiq, he said, people talked too much – and therefore God’s will was not fulfilled.
In doing so, he implicitly criticized recent public talk by Iranian officials about nuclear weapons, and made it clear that a low profile was needed. “The real things are done quietly,” he said, reinforcing the idea that this was a deeply held Shiite belief – quiet, slow, determined action – that would bring about “Islamic redemption.”
At the end of his speech, he brought up a story and vehemently denied it – according to which Imam Ja'far Sadiq surrendered to the Caliph. "This is a complete lie," he said. "The Shiite Imam will never surrender. Even if he dies, even if all his family members die – he will not bow down to the enemies of God."
In other words: If the Americans demand to eliminate the nuclear program, stop funding the proxies, or eliminate the missile program – Iran will not give up. On the contrary – it will go all the way, because resistance is the only way to realize the Shiite vision.
The conclusion:
His speech was not merely “religious.” It was a call for direction. Every hint, every story, every historical reminder – were intended to convey a clear message: Even if there is a truce, even if an agreement is signed, even if Iran lowers its profile – the goal has not changed. Iran sees itself on a historical mission – and anyone who tries to understand its policy through the prism of short-term interests or Western rationality – is simply missing the point.
(Iran News in X)
