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Shafaq News – Tehran
On Saturday, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer
Qalibaf described the country’s 90 million citizens as the “solid core of the
Islamic Republic,” framing national unity as one of the most significant
outcomes of the recent 12-day conflict with Israel.
Speaking to Tasnim News Agency, Qalibaf pointed to what he
called an unusual level of alignment among Iran’s religious establishment,
highlighting that both senior Shiite clerics and Sunni scholars had voiced
support for Tehran’s stance during the fighting.
Qalibaf also highlighted the role of cultural messaging
during the conflict, pointing to the viral song Boom Boom Tel Aviv as a
reflection of what he described as Iran’s evolving approach to public
diplomacy. The track, combining a fast-paced beat with imagery of Iranian
missiles striking Israel, quickly gained momentum online, surpassing one
billion views across platforms—an achievement Qalibaf framed as a “victory in
the war of narratives.”
The Iran-Israel war, which broke out on June 13 and
continued for 12 days, resulted in heavy casualties and significant
infrastructure damage on both sides. The conflict also drew in the United
States, which conducted strikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities as part of
its involvement.