Rouhani Says Iran Strong Enough to Withstand Sanctions, COVID-19
By Staff, Agencies
The Iranian nation proved to be powerful enough to deal with the pressures of sanctions and the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said, reminding the enemies that the people of Iran will never be brought to their knees.
Addressing a Saturday session of the Coronavirus Fight National Headquarters, Rouhani said the great Iranian nation has proved that it has enough power and capability to deal with the pressures by withstanding the heightened sanctions over the past two years and a couple of months and tackling the coronavirus disease during the past five months.
“This great nation has proved very well that it will never be brought to its knees in the face of the enemies’ pressures and excessive demands,” Rouhani underlined, saying the Iranian people can address every problem with determination, cooperation and rapport.
He also described Iran’s resistance to the US government’s bullying policies as a reflection of the “culture of Ashura”, stressing that Iranians will commemorate the anniversary of martyrdom of Imam Hussein [AS], the third Shiite Imam, in compliance with the health protocols.
The mourning events in commemoration of Imam Hussein [AS] must be held across the country magnificently and in strict conformity with the health protocols to contain the spread of COVID-19, he underlined.
This year, the mourners must wear face masks, observe the social distancing regulations, and refrain from forming crowds, Rouhani added.
The mourning ceremonies in the lunar month of Muharram must be held with detailed planning in Iran, in such a way that they would not provide any pretext for the enemies and that the rituals would become a model for other countries and Shiite Muslims who hold mourning ceremonies in commemoration of Imam Hussein [AS], Rouhani underscored.
Earlier on Thursday, Rouhani said a surge in the number of coronavirus cases in Iran has been a result of insufficient attention to the health protocols, not the resumption of economic and social activities.
