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'War revealed Iran's true power': Snippets from top security official Ali Larijani's interview

Iran Press TV

Friday, 22 August 2025 8:56 PM

By Press TV Political Desk

Ali Larijani, the secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), in an exhaustive interview with khamenei.ir spoke about a range of issues in the aftermath of the recent 12-day imposed aggression.

Larijani emphasized national unity, readiness, and trust in leadership as key to victory in the 12-day Israeli-American war of aggression.

He emphasized that resistance, faith, and people's participation ensured the country's defense, post-war recovery, and strengthened the resistance axis regionally.

Following are the snippets from the interview:

• The Supreme National Security Council's (SNSC) primary task is to manage national challenges to create a calm environment for growth.
• SNSC's work ensures citizens can live predictable, stable lives despite crises.
• Challenges vary: today war, yesterday regional issues, and sometimes international pressures.
• Effective management requires combining diplomacy, military capabilities, and Resistance forces strategically.
• SNSC must safeguard national interests while enabling balanced societal growth.
• War conditions demand creating capacities to prevent future enemy attacks.
• Security measures extend to related issues like nuclear negotiations and regional dynamics.
• Leadership must integrate all aspects—political, military, and social—for national stability.
• SNSC continuously adapts its strategies to emerging threats.
• Maintaining a comprehensive view ensures both immediate security and long-term development.
• National readiness is the most critical capacity for safeguarding security.
• Readiness involves citizens, armed forces, and Resistance groups prepared to act decisively.
• Unity of people around the leadership strengthens deterrence against enemies.
• Coordinated action of all groups ensures operational efficiency and success.
• The twelve-day war against Iran showed that preparation and cohesion lead to victory.
• When the people act seriously, the enemy reassesses its aggression plans.
• Deterrence is achieved by a combination of societal, military, and Resistance strength.
• Unity and readiness form a protective shield for national security.
• Public participation multiplies the effectiveness of military and strategic efforts.
• Preparedness must be continuous, not reactive, to prevent future threats.
• National unity and trust in leadership are the most powerful deterrents.
• Reliance on citizens' capacities enhances resilience against foreign aggression.
• Enemies attempted to sow internal discord but failed due to unity.
• Resistance forces and armed forces were decisive in ensuring victory.
• Leader of the Islamic Revolution's guidance strengthened collective action and morale.
• The 12-day war highlighted the importance of combining strategic planning and field operations.
• Even in short wars, cohesion among leadership, military, and people ensures success.
• The twelve-day war of aggression proved that a united nation cannot be defeated.
• The victory reinforced confidence in national institutions and leadership.
• Lessons of war extend beyond military strategy to societal solidarity and faith-based resilience.
• SNSC ensured citizens' basic needs were met during the imposed war
• It supported armed forces and Resistance groups to operate without interruption.
• Diplomatic efforts were aligned with military actions to defend national rights.
• Security measures prevented enemy infiltration and psychological disruption.
• Coordination with intelligence organizations neutralized attempts to disturb public opinion.
• Media played a crucial role in informing and mobilizing the people during war.
• National and regional media strengthened morale and the spirit of resistance.
• SNSC emphasized reliance on God, trust in people, and self-capacity.
• Directives included firmness against the enemy and protection of civilians' lives.
• The diplomatic apparatus revealed enemy crimes, gained international sympathy, and applied pressure globally.
• Nuclear negotiations continued alongside defense efforts, strengthening Iran's negotiating position.
• Resistance in the region benefits from faith, unity, and reliance on self-capacity.
• Post-war efforts focus on reconstruction, strengthening defenses, and preserving war achievements.
• Iran's regional standing improved, neighbors recognized its stability, and the Resistance axis grew stronger.
• Several meetings of SNSC were held during the 12-day war, sometimes multiple sessions per day.
• Discussion of all war-related matters were held, including military, economic, social, and civilian conditions.
• Direct link between SNSC decisions and operational commanders ensured precise, swift implementation.
• Regional diplomacy during war included strengthening relations with neighboring countries to counter Zionist and American propaganda.
• War and its outcome demonstrated true power of Iran and the Resistance front.
• The war was a test of willpower, faith, and unity, not just a military conflict.
• Achieving victory in 12 days is seen as a historic turning point for the Islamic Revolution and the Resistance front.
• Lessons from the 12-day war are relevant for free nations worldwide, not only Iran.