Haj Hossein Yekta: “Bandar Abbas is the battlefield of narratives

Haj Hossein Yekta: “Bandar Abbas is the Frontline of the Battle of Narratives”

Reported by Mehr News Agency

Haj Hossein Yekta, head of the Imam Reza (AS) Society, emphasized the need to accurately document the heroism of firefighters, rescue workers, and jihadi relief personnel during a memorial ceremony for the martyrs of the Shahid Rajaei Port incident. He described the recent event as a “divine test” and a “battlefield of narratives,” stating:

“Bandar Abbas is now the frontline of our intellectual and ideological struggle—this is the arena of the companions of Ibrahim (AS), who walked through fire and became purified for the advent [of Imam Mahdi].”

Yekta praised the selfless, anonymous, and devoted youth who “stood in the heart of the fire, offering their lives,” adding:

“These are the ones whom Imam Mahdi (AJ) looks to for his reappearance.”

Recalling his childhood memories in Bandar Abbas and epic moments like the IRGC Navy drills at Shahid Bahonar Pier, Yekta noted:

“This city has always been a stage for insightful and sacrificial people.”

He drew parallels between resistance in southern Lebanon and the courage of Iranian youth:

*”Just as they stood against F-35s and AI in Lebanon, our youth stood against real flames here. In both, we saw faith, devotion, and men who became ‘the Hand of God.’”*

The Media Jihad Headquarters

Yekta highlighted the critical role of religious assemblies (hey’ats):

“Today’s hey’at isn’t just for mourning—it’s the headquarters for ‘Media Jihad.’ We must master narratives, arm ourselves with content, and deliver the truth even to counter-revolutionaries—this is a divine mandate.”

The Silent Soldiers of Reappearance

He framed the port tragedy as a modern-day “Karbala V,” where firefighters and volunteers emulated the “Companions of the Furnace” (Quran 85:4-8), sacrificing anonymously.

“This port didn’t just witness fire—it revealed loyalty, sacrifice, and readiness for the new Islamic civilization. The reappearance [of Imam Mahdi] is nearer than ever.”

From the Persian Gulf to Southern Lebanon

Comparing Iran’s resilience to Lebanon’s victories, Yekta urged media activists to amplify these narratives:

“Every person must be a torchbearer; every institution needs a rapid, high-quality content system. As the Supreme Leader said: ‘You youth will witness the reappearance.’ Prepare for the new Islamic civilization.”

Source: Mehr News Agency