Khaberni - Supreme Iranian leader Mojtaba Khamenei calls on his people to engage in "economic confrontation" and "thwart" the schemes of the enemies of the Islamic Republic, amidst the consequences of war with the United States and Israel and years of sanctions.
In a message on the occasion of Labor Day and Teacher's Day, Friday, Khamenei praised the "efforts of workers and teachers," considering that the progress of any nation depends on the wings of knowledge and labor.
Khamenei said in a written statement that "Iran has been able to show the world a part of its remarkable capabilities in the military confrontation with the enemies, and today it must thwart and defeat them as well in the arena of economic and cultural jihad."
The leader called for "supporting productive workers by prioritizing the consumption of local products. Business owners, especially those affected, should avoid laying off workers as much as possible."
Khamenei considered "the field of work a wide arena across the country, ranging from homes and offices to commercial units, mosques, farms, workshops, factories, mines, and various types of service jobs."
He said, "The more this vast field benefits from the elements of hard work and commitment, which are considered the pillars of any great success, the more advanced and higher quality the progress of the country will be."
He continued, "After the Islamic Republic of Iran -after more than 47 years of struggle, relying on God's success in its military battle against the enemies of its progress and superiority- showed the world some of its outstanding capabilities, it must also thwart and defeat them in the arenas of economic and cultural jihad."
It is noteworthy that despite the ceasefire, the U.S. forces are imposing a blockade on Iranian ports, which disrupts oil shipments, while the inflation rate exceeded 50% in recent weeks, according to the National Statistics Center.
Also, the Iranian Rial fell to its lowest level against the dollar this week, according to currency market trackers, while a labor official said 191,000 people filed for unemployment after losing their jobs due to the consequences of the war.
