The People of Iran in the Recent Message of the New Leader; Moving Beyond Ideological Traits Towards National and Civic Traits

In this message, Mr. Mojtaba refers to the people of Iran as the “passionate and loyal nation of Iran,” the “proud nation,” and the “honorable nation of Iran.” These traits, contrary to many common expressions in the political literature of the Islamic Republic, emphasize not ideological identities but the national, moral, and civic characteristics of the people.