IRINN — broadcast 20260920 073000 UTC 438 transcript segments Google Cloud Speech-to-Text API (Chirp) + Gemini 2.5 Flash Non-Thinking Data courtesy of The GDELT Project (https://www.gdeltproject.org/), from the Internet Archive TV News Archive. Machine transcription. Treat it as a searchable index of what was broadcast, not a verbatim quotation record. [00:00:20] Good day. Stay tuned for the 11 o'clock news [00:00:24] from the News Network. The Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly emphasized that the Strait of Hormuz will not [00:00:28] be opened until Iran's conditions are met. Mr. Ghalib, in [00:00:31] his pre-order speech, questioned the dichotomy of war or [00:00:35] negotiation and stressed that both fighting and [00:00:39] negotiating are necessary. He reminded that the message and [00:00:42] explanation of our conditions have been clearly conveyed to the other [00:00:45] side through intermediaries. The Speaker of Parliament added that the enemy knows [00:00:49] very well that the path of deception and one-sided imposition is closed, and until [00:00:53] Iran's conditions are met, there will be no [00:00:56] window for returning to the previous conditions of negotiation and the opening of the Strait [00:01:00] of Hormuz. Mr. Ghalib stated that the resistance of the people, by [00:01:04] shaping a new order in the region and the world, will [00:01:07] lead to breakthroughs in economic and strategic fields. [00:01:11] The Speaker of Parliament further emphasized, [00:01:14] referring to being on the verge of the new academic [00:01:17] year, "We will not allow the enemy's illusions [00:01:20] to slow down the pulse of [00:01:24] life, production, and knowledge in this land, because the unstoppable [00:01:27] dynamism of schools is a manifestation of the [00:01:31] defeat of the enemy's strategy to re-establish [00:01:33] the conditions of suspension." The head of the National School [00:01:37] Renovation Organization announced the start of construction work [00:01:40] on schools damaged by the recent floods in Mazandaran province. [00:01:44] Mr. Khanmohammadi also said that 470 school [00:01:47] construction projects will be completed and ready for operation [00:01:50] in the next few days. We have about 800 projects. [00:01:54] 400 of them, so to speak, will be finished by this Mehr [00:01:57] (October). The rest, God willing, will be delivered [00:02:00] next year. Next to every school that is [00:02:04] being built, a board of trustees has been formed, consisting of [00:02:07] local trustworthy people, benefactors, teachers, [00:02:10] principals, parent-teacher associations, and these become their supporters. Even after [00:02:14] they hand over the school to the students, they are still with [00:02:17] the school. [00:02:20] Tehran, Alborz, Qazvin, Razavi Khorasan, [00:02:24] and Markazi are among the provinces that are still suffering [00:02:27] from water stress. The spokesman [00:02:31] of the water industry, stating that 35 million people in the country are still [00:02:34] experiencing low rainfall, said that there are various predictions about the amount of [00:02:38] autumn rainfall. However, the country still needs [00:02:42] consumption management programs. Whenever [00:02:45] El Niño has occurred, in [00:02:49] some regions of our country, mostly in the southwest, [00:02:52] north, and other areas of [00:02:56] the country, we have had [00:02:59] heavy rainfall and floods. But [00:03:02] there have been years when we had El Niño and also [00:03:05] drought. That is why we emphasize [00:03:08] to our dear citizens [00:03:12] that the occurrence of El Niño's effect on [00:03:15] Iran is probabilistic. [00:03:18] At the same time, we can have floods in some [00:03:21] parts of our country, and also [00:03:24] drought. Therefore, we should not resort [00:03:27] to excessive consumption. [00:03:34] More than 80 works by 64 illustrators from different cities of the country [00:03:37] gathered in the group exhibition "Together for Iran." [00:03:40] These works showcased different experiences and social solidarity during [00:03:44] the imposed war at the Negarestan Baqi [00:03:48] Ketab. [00:03:49] The illustration exhibition [00:03:52] "Together for Iran" addresses recent events and the life experiences [00:03:56] of the Iranian people in. [00:04:06] to narrate and immortalize, with a deep [00:04:09] gaze and from a feminine perspective and from [00:04:13] the family's perspective, they were able to depict the Iranian [00:04:16] nation's mission and what [00:04:20] they have created over the past six months. One of the [00:04:24] ideas is that we should take this exhibition to the streets [00:04:27] in squares where people gather at night. We will take [00:04:30] it among them because these [00:04:33] illustrators are part of the people. The works submitted to this exhibition present [00:04:37] visual narratives of concepts such as homeland, steadfastness, resistance, [00:04:40] courage, social solidarity, flag, war experiences, [00:04:43] future, and hope. [00:04:46] Since our leader was martyred [00:04:50] and it coincided with the martyrdom of the Minab school [00:04:53] children, I used this simultaneity [00:04:56] and conveyed it in my image that the leader [00:05:00] came for the children, and the children are flying with him [00:05:03] towards the sky. I am a mother, and with the incident [00:05:07] that happened to the children of Minab, I just wanted [00:05:11] to take [00:05:13] a small step in this direction. The theme [00:05:17] of the funeral of the martyred leader and the narrative of the presence and [00:05:20] solidarity of the people in bidding farewell to the heroes and martyrs [00:05:24] of this land is also among the topics of interest [00:05:28] to artists in this event. [00:05:32] In this exhibition, more than 80 works by 64 illustrators [00:05:35] from all over the country are on display [00:05:38] at the Negarestan Ketab Garden in Tehran. Mehdi Sarbazi News. [00:05:48] The Houthis took control of the Al-Khabl region, the center of Al-Qamah, after intense [00:05:51] clashes on this front. According to media sources, [00:05:55] Yemeni armed forces are about 35 kilometers from the city [00:05:59] of Al-Turbah and are trying to cut off the last [00:06:02] main supply route for Saudi-backed forces on the Taiz- [00:06:06] Aden axis as they continue to advance towards the city. This [00:06:10] advance is part of efforts to complete. [00:06:17] Yemen consolidated its control over strategic heights south of Taiz. On the Bab al-Mandab [00:06:20] axis, Yemeni forces also consolidated their control over the coastal strip, including [00:06:24] Zubab, and began advancing eastwards into [00:06:27] Lahj province. Following widespread drone attacks [00:06:31] by Ukraine on the Russian capital, the landing of more [00:06:35] than 30 planes at Moscow airports was disrupted. At the same [00:06:38] time, the governor of Moscow announced the interception of 160 [00:06:44] during last night's attack on various regions of Russia, including [00:06:47] 450 drones towards the capital of this country. [00:06:50] These drone attacks resulted in the death of one woman [00:06:54] and the injury of five others, including two children. The fall [00:06:58] of the remains of a drone also caused a fire on the roof [00:07:01] of a residential building and the evacuation of about [00:07:03] 400 people. [00:07:07] Hazelnut harvest from Tarom gardens in Zanjan [00:07:10] province. It is expected that this year's [00:07:14] crop will be harvested and sent to [00:07:17] market. [00:07:20] 500 Taromi farmers from mid-Shahrivar (early September) [00:07:24] go to the hazelnut gardens of Tarom county [00:07:27] at dawn each morning to harvest hazelnuts. Fresh [00:07:31] and fleshy hazelnuts from Shirmash are presented to all dear Iranians. [00:07:35] We go to the village of Shirmash in the Chwarzq district of [00:07:38] Tarom county. The center of hazelnut production in Tarom and the province. [00:08:23] and attracts many buyers to this area. We clean it. After [00:08:27] cleaning, we leave it in the sun for two or three days to dry, then [00:08:31] we collect it. We send it to the market. [00:08:35] Tehran, Tabriz, Kashan, Qaz, [00:08:38] Qom, Mashhad, Shiraz. Zanjan province, with a production of [00:08:41] 750. رتبه سوم تولید این محصول [00:08:45] در کشور و رتبه اول تولید در شمال غرب [00:08:48] Tarom county's share [00:08:52] in hazelnut production in this province is 70%. Compared [00:08:56] to last year, we predict a 10% increase in production. [00:08:59] We have that among [00:09:02] the 11 villages in the county, Shirin village [00:09:05] is the hub for this product. It is predicted that this year in Tarom county, [00:09:09] from the hazelnut harvest, 36.60 billion [00:09:13] tomans will benefit the farmers of this product in [00:09:16] Tarom. It is predicted that this year, more than 400 [00:09:19] tons of hazelnuts will be harvested from the gardens of Tarom county [00:09:23] and sent to the market. Mehdi Asadi, IRIB News Agency, [00:09:26] Tarom County. [00:09:28] تاروم. [00:09:31] Thank you for your attention and [00:09:32] companionship. [00:09:54] In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Hello to you and welcome to the special [00:09:58] program "Battle of Hormuz." In this part of the program, we want to take a look [00:10:01] at the nightly gatherings, the number of which [00:10:05] has exceeded 23 nights. Many media outlets are [00:10:09] talking about the presence of the Iranian people, and of course, [00:10:12] the "Self-Sacrificers" exercise that was held a few days [00:10:16] ago in Tehran had a widespread impact on various [00:10:19] media. We want to talk about this presence of the people and the impact [00:10:23] of the people's presence on the equations of war. [00:10:27] Here in the studio, we are hosting Mr. Mahdian, a political [00:10:30] analyst and CEO of the Hamshahri Institute. Mr. [00:10:34] Mahdian, I greet you and welcome you. Hello and greetings to [00:10:38] you. I congratulate you on the auspicious birth of Imam [00:10:41] Hassan Askari. We also congratulate [00:10:44] you and all dear viewers on this auspicious [00:10:48] birth. Let's start with these nightly [00:10:51] gatherings, which are now being viewed as an important [00:10:55] social phenomenon not only by the media inside Iran but also outside [00:10:59] Iran, and of course, their impact on the equations [00:11:02] of war. You see, [00:11:06] it can truly be said that all wars [00:11:10] are decided by the resilience of the people. This [00:11:13] is also a problem for the Americans themselves. Now, [00:11:16] don't look at this Zionist regime. That [00:11:20] is a wicked, criminal people who have no [00:11:24] popular connection whatsoever. Although this has now become an issue [00:11:27] for them too, it has serious importance [00:11:31] for the Americans. That's why you see Trump saying, "If [00:11:35] Republicans vote for me, I'll give $5,000 to each person." [00:11:38] He actually wants to garner attention [00:11:42] and support through aid [00:11:45] because you know that their polls showed [00:11:48] that only 30 to 35% [00:11:52] support this war. [00:11:55] That American senator pointed out a very [00:11:58] important point, and that was [00:12:02] that what Iran did [00:12:04] was to bring the war into the lives [00:12:08] of the American people for the first time. [00:12:11] That American senator says that in the last 10 wars, people [00:12:15] only heard about the war from the media. But [00:12:19] this is the first time they feel the war in their pockets. This [00:12:23] strategy and this war [00:12:28] bring the war to the tables of Westerners and Americans, affecting their leaders' [00:12:31] decisions. However, this is exactly the [00:12:35] opposite in our case, and that is that [00:12:39] the more popular resilience there is, the more [00:12:42] successful you can be in war. [00:12:45] Popular gatherings are exactly the manifestation [00:12:48] and embodiment of this. This popular power, [00:12:52] meaning this popular cohesion, this high [00:12:55] popular resilience, what does it do? Its most [00:12:58] important function is to transform individual anxieties, stress, [00:13:02] and worries into a collective experience. This collective [00:13:05] experience creates a collective life, creates a [00:13:09] collective ritual, and this itself has a significant [00:13:12] impact on social capital. And [00:13:16] that's how you look at it and see that 75% [00:13:20] of the people, despite being under economic pressure, [00:13:23] say that in any way possible, they must preserve [00:13:27] the Strait of Hormuz. Put the number 75 against [00:13:31] the 65% who opposed the war [00:13:34] in America and condemned Trump's policies, or [00:13:38] if you look, you see that nearly 35 million people are [00:13:41] self-sacrificers. You see, a self-sacrificer is not just a supporter. [00:13:45] A self-sacrificer means I am willing to [00:13:48] pay the price for what I support. That's a step further. [00:13:51] I heard from these officials, the people [00:13:55] in charge of this issue, that many were [00:13:58] protesting, "We came to give our lives to defend our country, [00:14:02] so why aren't you taking action? Why aren't you planning?" Therefore, [00:14:06] this is its importance. So we must pay attention that it is [00:14:09] at the point of resilience that the war is decided, [00:14:12] and here, popular gatherings [00:14:15] are a symbol of this high popular [00:14:18] resilience. One point that is being discussed [00:14:21] about the "Self-Sacrificers," especially by Arab analysts [00:14:25] on various networks, is that the number of [00:14:29] self-sacrificers has reached over [00:14:32] 32 million people. 32 million people, [00:14:35] as you said, who are willing to sacrifice their lives [00:14:38] and be present on the battlefield. This [00:14:41] readiness they have declared is being compared to [00:14:44] the populations of many countries in the region, [00:14:47] and they say that the number of Iranian [00:14:51] self-sacrificers actually exceeds the entire population [00:14:55] of several of Iran's neighboring countries. Yes, [00:14:58] you see, this doesn't happen overnight. This 40-something [00:15:02] year legacy, which is actually created with the wisdom of the [00:15:06] Imam of the community, our martyred Imam [00:15:09] and the late Imam, the leadership that takes [00:15:13] place, the upbringing that happens, gradually creates this [00:15:16] power where an individual realizes that the main [00:15:20] issue now is their land, the main issue is defending their country. [00:15:23] For many people around the world, these things are simply [00:15:27] incomprehensible. That's why you can put this against Trump, [00:15:30] who brings up the $5,000, meaning he wants to gain [00:15:34] support through charity. The difference between these [00:15:37] is a difference that is not purely ideological, [00:15:40] it is a completely cultural difference [00:15:43] that has deep identity roots. This is why [00:15:47] you see people don't calculate the Strait of Hormuz to see [00:15:51] how much income it generates. They consider the Strait of Hormuz [00:15:54] an identity asset. [00:15:57] The Supreme Leader, on the anniversary [00:16:01] of what I believe was the Persian Gulf message, specifically mentioned this in that [00:16:05] message. He said, "The Strait of Hormuz [00:16:08] is our identity asset." One point [00:16:12] that is raised about these nightly gatherings [00:16:15] and the widespread presence of people since the beginning of the war, [00:16:19] even under bombardment, people were present and did not really [00:16:22] leave the scene and the battlefield, is that [00:16:25] after all, this presence of the people must be properly [00:16:29] utilized and organized. We had the "Self-Sacrificers" [00:16:32] exercise in Tehran a few days ago, which was met [00:16:35] with an enthusiastic reception. [00:16:38] It is planned to be held in other cities and locations as [00:16:42] well. In your opinion, how can this popular [00:16:45] potential, where people are so committed to their [00:16:49] country, be utilized in various fields? [00:16:52] To answer this question, I first want to say [00:16:56] that the gatherings themselves should be strengthened and [00:16:59] upgraded, and this strengthening must go through a process. [00:17:02] I think there are several categories of opponents [00:17:06] in these gatherings. Now, if I want to be precise, I can [00:17:10] count one plus four groups opposing the gatherings. [00:17:13] Group one, why do I say one? Because it's the enemy, clearly. [00:17:17] Trump is the enemy, he's against cohesion and these gatherings. [00:17:21] There is another group that opposes these gatherings. Who are they? They [00:17:25] are the current that I recognize with the "let it go" brand. [00:17:29] People recognize them with this brand, and we also introduce them this [00:17:32] way. This current opposes gatherings. Why do they oppose [00:17:36] them? You see, the "let it go" current is fundamentally [00:17:40] based on this narrative: "People can no longer [00:17:43] bear it. People are afraid. People have given [00:17:47] up." So, therefore, don't be strict anymore, [00:17:50] let it go. Gatherings disrupt this narrative. [00:17:53] You see, when "Self-Sacrificers" gatherings come out into [00:17:57] the streets, they display significant and meaningful [00:18:00] images that even Western media admit to this [00:18:04] majesty, this dignity, this [00:18:07] splendor. Mr. Mahdian, the people's gatherings [00:18:11] have had many achievements. Western analysts [00:18:15] themselves are pointing out that one of the most [00:18:18] important of these achievements during these six months [00:18:22] is that the presence of the people has created [00:18:25] security, despite the attacks that were actually [00:18:29] carried out on police stations and military centers [00:18:33] during the war, and they sought insecurity. It was [00:18:36] these committed people who helped maintain [00:18:40] the country's security. How can this issue [00:18:43] be ignored, and how can one, for example, advocate [00:18:46] for these gatherings not to be held? [00:18:50] You see, I'm saying their narrative is that people [00:18:53] have given up, people are scared, people [00:18:56] are tired. And with that same rule, they say, "Let this diminish [00:19:00] or disappear." But I want to say that it's not just this group. [00:19:03] We have three other groups. Another existing [00:19:07] group is a current that is anti- popular demand. It has a problem [00:19:10] with popular demand. It says, "If people gather somewhere, they won't [00:19:14] just stick to the war anymore. They will also demand other [00:19:17] things. They will demand the economy. They will demand hijab, and many [00:19:21] other things." We have a third group whose existence [00:19:25] is based on polarization. Those who always [00:19:27] want to see the country divided can have [00:19:31] their business, so to speak. Their business thrives on [00:19:35] polarization. This current also opposes it. [00:19:59] But this current doesn't actually believe in the people. It says, [00:20:02] "Thank you, people. You've done your part. Go home. [00:20:06] We'll decide what to do. We'll plan for you. We know what [00:20:09] we're doing. We know what's good for you." This current [00:20:13] is fundamentally the exact opposite of Imam's [00:20:17] school of thought. It's the opposite of the school of thought and guidelines [00:20:20] of our martyred Imam, who doesn't believe in the people's presence at [00:20:24] all. I want to say that if we consider these five [00:20:27] categories, we must plan to upgrade them. [00:20:31] And its upgrade is that everyone should look at themselves, [00:20:35] whether they are organizing the gathering or attending it. [00:20:38] See how they can bring several other people. These gatherings [00:20:42] are for all our people, meaning our absolute [00:20:46] majority. Our people should be present in these gatherings because [00:20:50] the common factor that unites everyone is the soil of our [00:20:53] country. Our people are all self-sacrificers in this space. [00:20:57] Therefore, if this happens, we can plan for its [00:21:01] enhancement, and it is at this point [00:21:05] that the war will be decided. Our martyred Imam [00:21:08] has a point about defensive jihad. He believes [00:21:12] that in defensive jihad, you will definitely and [00:21:16] certainly be victorious. He doesn't say what your economic situation should [00:21:20] be. He doesn't say who your officials should be. He says, in defensive [00:21:23] jihad, and then he points out that it's not like this in offensive [00:21:27] jihad, but in defensive jihad, you are definitely [00:21:30] and certainly victorious, unless your cohesion [00:21:33] breaks down. So therefore, what the enemy cannot [00:21:37] do with all its breadth and length, we might be able [00:21:41] to do with our divisions. This should really worry [00:21:44] us. So, to conclude my statement, the final [00:21:48] point of the war is that the people's [00:21:50] resilience will end it. And its manifestation, its emergence, [00:21:54] and its glory are in the streets and in these [00:21:58] nightly gatherings and with this self-sacrificing presence. [00:22:01] One point that you also mentioned [00:22:04] in your speech is the impact of this popular [00:22:08] presence on the equations of war. They, the enemy, [00:22:11] are now openly declaring their goal. [00:22:15] After the absolute defeat in the military [00:22:18] sphere, in fact, [00:22:25] now the US president has openly said, "Why don't the Iranian people come out to the streets?" meaning [00:22:29] he doesn't see these people who have been [00:22:33] in the streets for almost 203 nights, and he [00:22:37] asks why people don't come out to the streets. Where [00:22:40] is all this focus and psychological [00:22:43] attack against the Iranian nation by the [00:22:45] enemy heading? Let's also talk a bit about the future [00:22:49] in the coming days. After these 23 [00:22:52] nights, should these presences continue, in your [00:22:56] opinion? You see, the enemy's miscalculation, as our martyred Imam [00:23:00] put it, the enemy entered the war with a miscalculation. [00:23:03] In the 12-day war, he said their miscalculation [00:23:07] was a lack of understanding of the people. He said the exact same thing about [00:23:11] January. He said that a lack of understanding of the people leads [00:23:15] to war. You see, Trump also says that he admires these people. He says, "I admire [00:23:18] the Iranian people." At one point, he says this, and at another point, he says, "Why aren't [00:23:22] they taking to the streets?" You see, they are truly bewildered [00:23:25] and amazed by this popular grandeur, by this [00:23:28] cohesion that truly means something. They are bewildered. [00:23:32] We also have a current internally that, like [00:23:36] Trump, suffers from a miscalculation, and who are they, and why [00:23:39] has the enemy fundamentally fallen into this miscalculation, [00:23:43] which some inside also repeat? Those who estimate [00:23:47] the Iranian people by their appearance. If [00:23:50] you estimate the Iranian people by their appearance, you will fall [00:23:54] into a deep, complex miscalculation, like [00:23:58] some ignorant people and treacherous media [00:24:01] did on this very Friday when there were [00:24:04] gatherings of self-sacrificers. Another group of people were also holding [00:24:08] a rally, and they went towards polarization. [00:24:11] This is indeed the bad taste of officials [00:24:15] who don't plan carefully. But these are by no means opposed [00:24:18] to each other, but rather [00:24:25] analyzing the Iranian people by their appearance [00:24:28] is a huge mistake. The vast majority [00:24:31] of Iranians are self-sacrificers and are willing to [00:24:35] pay any price for their country's soil. Trump [00:24:39] made this miscalculation and fell into this [00:24:42] destructive quagmire. Unfortunately, some people [00:24:45] inside are also making the same miscalculation [00:24:49] and the same mistake. And they want to estimate [00:24:52] Iranian society based on appearances. One point [00:24:56] that is actually raised about the people's presence, [00:24:59] which various media outlets are indeed [00:25:03] analyzing as a rare phenomenon, is that [00:25:05] this population and this [00:25:08] magnificent presence should actually be [00:25:12] organized by the government, whether in the economic [00:25:16] sphere, in the political sphere, or even on the battlefield. [00:25:20] What is your analysis of this issue, especially after [00:25:23] the "Self-Sacrificers" exercise has also been held? [00:25:26] You see, the government has shown through its experience [00:25:29] over the past 40-something years that it follows the people. [00:25:33] The government, in some places, if our officials don't ruin [00:25:37] it, cannot organize it. You see, in these very gatherings [00:25:40] and the 20 nights that have passed, did the officials initiate [00:25:43] this? Did the officials start [00:25:46] these gatherings? Even at the end, I think [00:25:49] the officials cannot decide. The people themselves, with their [00:25:53] understanding and awareness, entered the field and the streets, [00:25:56] and have been present until today. Officials can facilitate [00:25:59] the conditions and infrastructure for popular participation [00:26:03] in this space. So this is also a serious mistake [00:26:07] that the enemy is making. However, I think it has reached the point [00:26:11] today that we have made a miscalculation. I mentioned that it both praises [00:26:14] and complains about why people are not taking to the streets. These [00:26:18] are truly surprised that despite the difficult economic [00:26:21] conditions, people are still present. But if we pay [00:26:25] attention to those five groups and help them [00:26:28] improve, we can definitely get more results from street gatherings, [00:26:32] God willing. Thank you very much. Mr. Mahdian, [00:26:36] political analyst, CEO of [00:26:39] Hamshahri newspaper. Thank you for your accompaniment. Dear viewers, I invite [00:26:43] you to continue watching the News Network. [00:30:20] It's 11:30. Welcome to this news segment. 80% [00:30:24] reduction in drowning victims in the sea. The head [00:30:27] of the National Social Affairs Organization said on the sidelines [00:30:31] of the social council meeting that the unified management [00:30:34] of coasts is a strategic [00:30:36] plan in which 19 organizations [00:30:40] participate. Fortunately, the number of drowning [00:30:43] victims on our coasts has significantly [00:30:46] decreased. In some cases, even up to [00:30:49] 80%. By the grace of God, the number of drowning victims [00:30:53] on our coasts has also decreased. Of course, in the past 10 years, [00:30:57] during this very summer that we just experienced, only in two provinces.