Following the toll of the 12-day conflict, which severely impacted both Iranian infrastructure and civilians, the government's strategy is to reclaim folklore and patriotic themes that had previously been sidelined by conservative factions. The leaders aim to channel public outrage into a rejuvenated sense of national identity, an effort seen as crucial in reclaiming stability amid ongoing economic and political pressures in Iran.
**Iran's Leaders Harness Nationalism Post-War with Israel and U.S.**
**Iran's Leaders Harness Nationalism Post-War with Israel and U.S.**
Amidst societal challenges and conflict, Iran's government pivots to a new national pride narrative.
In the wake of a devastating war with Israel, Iran's leadership is tapping into flourishing nationalist sentiments to bolster domestic support. The usual somber Ashura ceremonies took an unexpected turn as patriotic melodies resonated among mourners in Tehran. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei encouraged the singing of "Ey Iran," a patriotic anthem, transforming the event into a rallying cry for national unity.
