Haj Hossein Yekta, speaking at the 8th Student Commemoration Ceremony at Yasuj's Islamic Azad University, stated: "The key to victory lies with the children of the 1380s (Iranian calendar decade, approx. 2000s) who are prepared to fight on the frontlines of the soft war."
The Islamic Azad University of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province, on the eve of the Basij Week and the anniversary of student martyrs, hosted the 8th edition of the Student Martyrs Commemoration Ceremony. This event, held with the enthusiastic participation of students, professors, the esteemed families of martyrs, and provincial officials, created an atmosphere that was both academic and spiritual. The primary goal of this ceremony, beyond a simple memorial, was to revive the spirit of jihad and revolution within the academic community and to elucidate the pivotal role of this group in preserving the achievements of the Islamic Revolution under current conditions.
The keynote speaker of this ceremony was Haj Hossein Yekta, a well-known figure in promoting the culture of sacrifice and martyrdom. With his eloquent and deeply analytical speech, he focused his address on the vital concept of "Jihad of Explanation" (Jihad-e Tabyin).
Hossein Yekta began by emphasizing the changing nature of wars in today's world, stating that the primary duty of society, especially students, is the "Jihad of Explanation." Referring to the recent directives of the Supreme Leader (may his shadow endure), he described "explanation" as the main trench for defending the Revolution against the enemy's soft and hybrid warfare. He clearly stated: "Today, our missiles do not hit the borders; instead, the enemy tries to target the beliefs and faith of our children. Infiltration occurs through media, social networks, and intellectual indoctrination. Confronting this assault is only possible through insight, enlightenment, and presenting the truth. If we remain silent, our silence means accepting falsehood, and that is exactly what the enemy wants."
A prominent point of Yekta's speech was his special focus on the new generation of students, the children of the 1380s. Expressing his delight at the enthusiastic presence of this generation at the commemoration, he introduced them as the true heirs of the martyrs and addressed them, saying: "You, the children of the 1380s, were born in an era when Iran stands atop scientific peaks, and the enemy attacks you from all sides with a media war. This generation is prepared for new fronts; fronts that are forming in cyberspace, universities, and our scientific and cultural centers. They must be ready for this arena and know that if their mental space is occupied by the enemy today, we cannot hold the flag of the Revolution tomorrow. Your jihad is the jihad of the pen, the jihad of thought, and the jihad of explanation."
He emphasized that the practical model for this jihad is the martyrs themselves—martyrs who, in their youth, with minimal resources but the deepest faith, stood against the enemy.
