Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei asserted Tuesday that using the media against enemies can be more effective than military strength.
“The media is more effective than missiles, planes and drones in forcing the enemy to retreat and to influence hearts and minds,” Khamenei said in a meeting with a group of poets.
“All war is a media war. Whichever actor has greater media influence will achieve their goals,” he said according to the state news agency (IRNA).
Khamenei also stressed the need to protect the Persian language and stressed the need for a stronger translation activity process to make Persian poetry accessible to the wider world.
After one of the attending poets read a poem about Palestine, the Supreme Leader said, “If this poem is translated in Gaza, it will spark enthusiasm. The people in Gaza and the resistance need this kind of synergy.”
Highlighting the message of Iran's steadfastness against global oppressors, particularly the US and Zionists, the Supreme Leader described it as one of the outstanding and transferable messages. He noted that Iran's resilience and unequivocal stance against arrogance are inspiring to people worldwide.
Khamenei also expressed his satisfaction with the continued progress and elevation of Persian poetry and referred to poetry as an important medium in the era of media warfare.
He emphasized the need to utilize the unique heritage of Persian poetry and literature as a powerful and influential medium.
