“The condition for our victory in both war and peace is that we stand together,” Khomeini said, stressing the importance of accepting major decisions made by the authorities.
He added that individuals could hold different views before a decision is reached, but once a decision has been made by the system as a whole, it should be accepted.
Seyyed Hassan Khomeini also criticized “sacred ignorance,” saying some people fail to recognize that they may be acting under the influence of distorted perceptions.
“Some people are afflicted with a great vice called ‘sacred ignorance,’” he said. “They do not realize that Satan has made their actions appear beautiful to them.”
He accused such individuals of insulting others, engaging in sabotage and speaking in the name of reform without recognizing the consequences of their actions.
“A person must reform himself, and no one has the right to say, ‘I am in a state of ignorance,’” he said.
Seyyed Hassan Khomeiini also warned against remaining silent when the truth should be spoken.
“There is another group of people who know the truth but do not speak,” he said, describing silence in certain circumstances as potentially equivalent to lying.
He argued that experts who remain silent out of fear or greed, and politicians who withhold their informed positions because they fear criticism or insults, are failing in their responsibilities.
“In some situations, the truly great person is the one who is willing to sacrifice his reputation,” he said, recalling a statement attributed to Imam Khomeini toward the end of his life that he had been willing to put his reputation on the line to confront extremist currents.
Referring to the recent conflict, Seyyed Hassan Khomeini said future generations would discuss the role played by Iran’s Army, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the Basij and law-enforcement forces during what he described as 40 days of war.
He also praised the government for its role, saying its contribution had received less attention than it deserved.
“We have a highly capable government with more than a century of institutional experience, clearly defined responsibilities, established functions, and effective management,” he said.
Seyyed Hassan Khomeini praised the president, first vice president and government officials for their performance under intense pressure, arguing that the scale of the challenges facing the country could have destabilized governments and political systems elsewhere.
He said the country’s institutions had continued to function despite pressure from multiple directions, including what he described as a naval blockade and extensive bombing.
“The entire apparatus responsible for running the country performed with great honor across all sectors, and each and every one of them deserves our thanks and recognition,” he said.
“Every War Eventually Comes to an End”
Khomeini emphasized that wars ultimately come to an end and argued that attempts to divide Iran or dismantle the Islamic Republic had failed.
“They wanted to tear us apart and partition the country, but that did not happen,” he said. “They wanted to destroy the Islamic Republic system, but it emerged stronger.”
He said that even the most optimistic analysts, both inside and outside Iran, would not have predicted the country’s subsequent position following an event such as the assassination of the Leader of the Revolution.
According to Khomeini, the development could only be understood through an expression repeatedly used by the late leader, referring to the Iranian nation as having been “called forth,” “mobilized” or “raised up.”
The remarks placed particular emphasis on unity, institutional cohesion and adherence to decisions reached by the country’s leadership, presenting these factors as central to Iran’s ability to withstand war and navigate the period that follows it.