Hassan Bigdeli, the representative of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic in the IRGC of Zanjan Province, said at a rally of government supporters in this city: «That the country is under war, sanctions, and pressure is a reality that people must be aware of, and in such conditions one should talk about the necessity of saving, cooperation, and coordination, but one should not speak in a way that makes society feel weak and unable.»

He continued: «There may be problems and weaknesses, and stating problems is necessary in order to correct them, but the account of weakness should not replace the account of strength; the Iranian nation must recognize its capabilities and manage the field by relying on domestic capacities.»

Bigdeli added: «Military and economic capabilities, the production of oil and gas, the management of the energy industry, medicine, agriculture, industry, and other capacities of the country are part of the assets of the Islamic Republic, and if we do not state these capabilities, then we will have done injustice to the people and the revolution.»