On Friday, December 30, the U.S. Department of State issued a statement to the people of Iran on the occasion of Yalda Night. The statement reads: "As Iranians around the world gather to celebrate Yalda Night, the longest night of the year, we admire the resilience of the Iranian people." Matthew Miller, spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State, noted that the Yalda tradition symbolizes hope and renewal, adding that this night serves as a bitter reminder that even "the darkest nights give way to light." The U.S. Department of State emphasized its support for the people of Iran on this Yalda Night, stating: "Their courage in facing repression and their tireless efforts to achieve freedom inspire the world." The statement concludes: "We stand with the Iranian people in their struggle, and we know that the dawn of a brighter future is coming." Special Yalda programming from Voice of America featured Mahtab Monir, the mother of Kian Pirfalak, wishing that this would be the last winter of our bitter days. The Yalda fortune-telling with Faramarz Aslani stated, "We are all Iranians under the three-colored flag of the lion and sun of Iran." The mother of Kian Pirfalak expressed her hope on Yalda Night that it would be the last winter of our bitter days. There has been a sharp increase in prices in Iran, leading to installment purchases of nuts and fruits for Yalda Night. The U.S. State Department celebrated Yalda by seeding pomegranates, asserting that Iran will overcome this "period of darkness."
U.S. State Department to the People of Iran on Yalda Night: A Bright Future is Coming
The U.S. State Department released a supportive statement for the Iranian people on Yalda Night, praising their resilience and courage against repression. This message emphasizes hope for a brighter future amidst ongoing struggles in Iran. The statement reflects U.S. solidarity with the Iranian people's fight for freedom.
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📰 What Happened
The U.S. State Department issued a supportive message to the Iranian people during Yalda Night, emphasizing their resilience and hope for a brighter future. The statement highlighted the ongoing struggles against repression in Iran.
- Yalda Night is a traditional Iranian celebration marking the winter solstice.
- The U.S. expressed solidarity with the Iranian people's fight for freedom amid rising economic hardships.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Yalda Night is a culturally significant celebration in Iran, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness, which resonates with the current struggles for freedom and democracy in the country.
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