TEHRAN – Renowned Iranian painter and veteran journalist Seyyed Ali Mirfattah has unveiled a new work to commemorate the 40th day of the martyrdom of Islamic revolutionary leader Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
The work depicts the hand of the martyred leader, a symbol of leadership and resilience, and has deep sympathy among the Iranian people after he was martyred in US and Israeli attacks, Mehr reported on Wednesday.
Milfattah has been active in documenting the national spirit through art. Since the beginning of the invasion of Iran by the United States and the Zionist regime, he has produced several important works focusing on the martyred leader, the resilience of the Iranian people, and the defense of the homeland.
On February 28, Islamic revolutionary leader Ayatollah Khamenei was martyred in a joint attack by the United States and Israel that targeted key Iranian state facilities. Later, Mojtaba Khamenei was appointed as the new leader by the Council of Experts.
The tragedy extended beyond political leadership to civilian infrastructure. In one of the most devastating attacks, 168 children were martyred and 95 others injured when Shajare Tayeva Primary School in Minab, Hormozgan Province was attacked. These strikes destroyed numerous homes while directly targeting cultural and educational centers.
These attacks caused irreparable damage to residential and cultural areas across Iran. Many schools, theaters, libraries, and cultural institutions were completely destroyed or severely damaged. Iranian families living in cities such as Minab, Tehran, Isfahan, Hamedan, Tabriz and other areas are facing the devastation of having their homes destroyed and losing loved ones. Nevertheless, the spirit of resistance and resilience of the Iranian people is strengthening. Continuous efforts are underway to rebuild and preserve the country’s cultural heritage.
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