Khamenei's representative in Lorestan province stated: "Seeing the flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the streets of European countries, chanting slogans against the system of domination in Persian, and the emergence of a generation in America that does not accept this country's policies in the Middle East and its support for Israel, are among the blessings of the unity of seminary and university." Ahmadreza Shahrokhi added: "Simplicity, self-sacrifice, sincerity, and adherence to authentic religious values are prominent characteristics of seminary students, and these capacities can lead to synergy in the path of human development through interaction and communication with universities."
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Khamenei's Representative in Lorestan: Protests Against the System of Domination in Europe are Held in Persian
Jan 23, 2026
January 23, 2026
1 min read
📰 Iran International (Farsi)
📋 Key Takeaway
Ahmadreza Shahrokhi, Khamenei's representative in Lorestan, highlighted the presence of Iranian flags and anti-imperialist slogans in Europe as a sign of unity between religious seminaries and universities. He emphasized the importance of traditional values among seminary students in fostering collaboration with academic institutions.
🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line:
Iranian leadership claims ideological influence in Europe through protests, emphasizing unity between religious and academic sectors.
👥 Key Players
Ahmadreza Shahrokhi
MENTIONED
Khamenei's representative in Lorestan
"As a representative of Iran's Supreme Leader, Shahrokhi's statements reflect the official stance of the Iranian government and religious leadership."
📰 What Happened
Ahmadreza Shahrokhi, Khamenei's representative in Lorestan, claimed that protests in Europe featuring Iranian flags and anti-imperialist slogans in Persian are a result of the unity between religious seminaries and universities in Iran.
- Protests in Europe are reportedly using Persian slogans and Iranian flags.
- Shahrokhi attributes this to the collaboration between religious and academic institutions in Iran.
💡 Why It Matters
🇮🇷 For Iran: The statement underscores the Iranian leadership's narrative of ideological influence beyond its borders.
🌍 Regional: It highlights Iran's efforts to project its influence and ideology in Europe and the West.
🌐 International: The mention of protests in Europe suggests potential diplomatic tensions and the spread of Iranian influence abroad.
📚 Background
Iran has historically positioned itself against Western 'imperialism' and supports movements that challenge Western influence. The unity between seminaries and universities is a strategic focus for Iran's leadership to bolster ideological education.
Iran's foreign policy
Iranian influence in Europe
📡 Source:
STATE MEDIA
📊 Confidence:
70%
Statements from Iranian officials often reflect the government's perspective and may be used for internal propaganda purposes.
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Translated from the original and edited for English readers. View original source →
Translation confidence: 85%
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