Tehran – Hamed Jafari, director of Iranian Farabi films, has issued a statement denounced the brutal crimes committed by the Zionist regime and calling for international solidarity through cultural and artistic platforms.
Messages sent to major international film festivals and cultural events underscore the importance of art as a universal language of peace and justice. “It is our moral obligation to condemn the invaders and those who justify their actions. It is an obligation that aligns with the spirit and true essence of authentic art that supports peace and serenity.”
Emphasizing the severity of recent attacks, the statement explains that the Zionist regime “not only killed scientists and commanders, but also bombed schools and hospitals, knocking down buildings to women and children.” The foundation’s chief said, “The infamous, ruthless and occupying Zionist regime of Gaza’s genocide has now attacked Iran, one of the oldest and most historic countries in the world.”
The message further emphasizes the importance of cultural resistance, “the regimes that occupy and take away the goals of the arts tramples on mutual understanding and empathy. We call on authentic art lovers to oppose such a sleazy regime and condemn its heinous acts.” It also notes that the campaign aims to “strengthen the unbreakable bond between the free spirit and pure art practitioners around the world, reminding the principle of art paths, freedom, equality and brotherhood.”
This message has spread to recent prominent festival organizers and cultural organisations through the Faravicinema Foundation’s International Affairs Division, urging them to participate in a global movement supporting justice, freedom and peace.
Early on Friday, June 13, a series of terrorist attacks carried out by the Zionist regime targeted Tehran and several other Iranian cities, bringing the martial arts of many military commanders, scientists and innocent civilians.
Following this heinous crime, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, leader of the Islamic Revolution, said, “Our army will completely crush the despicable Zionist regime.
In response to the Savagezionist attack, Iran’s Islamic Republic launched Operation True Promise 3 on Friday night, unleashing a barrage of missiles on the occupied territories.
Israel attacks target areas within Iran, which were not military facilities, resulting in the tragic loss of lives of innocent civilians, including women and children. The incident sparked rage not only among Iran but also among international observers.
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