Mohammad Javad Zarif: Iranian People Are the Country's Greatest Strategic Asset

Mohammad Javad Zarif, Iran's former Foreign Minister, described the Iranian people as the country's greatest strategic asset, positioning them above geography and armed forces. He referred to millions of people attending a commemoration ceremony for an individual who, along with his family and 168 students, was killed in Minab. These remarks were made in response to the incident and in characterizing the role of people in Iran's strategic power. • Mohammad Javad Zarif, Iran's former Foreign Minister, called the people Iran's greatest strategic asset. • He considered this asset superior to Iran's geography and its brave military. • According to him, millions of people attended a commemoration for an individual he called "our leader." • This individual was killed along with his family. • Additionally, 168 students were also killed in this incident. • Minab is mentioned as the location where the incident occurred. • Khabbar Online and Etemaad newspaper noted that this individual, along with his family and 168 students, was killed in Minab. • Khabbar Fori and Khabbar Online used the phrase "worst criminals" to describe those responsible for the incident. • Etemaad newspaper used the phrase "farewell to our dear leader" to refer to the commemoration ceremony.. Coverage difference: All three sources covered Zarif's remarks with emphasis on the role of people as Iran's strategic asset. Khabbar Fori and Khabbar Online used the phrase "worst criminals" to describe those responsible for the Minab incident, whereas Etemaad newspaper made no reference to this characterization. Additionally, Khabbar Fori and Khabbar Online used the phrase "honoring our leader," while Etemaad newspaper employed "farewell to our dear leader."