Hawzah News Agency- Speaking in an exclusive interview, Sheikh Kadir Akaras, president of the Istanbul-based Ehla-Der, reflected on the consequences of the recent war waged against Iran. He dismissed Western media narratives suggesting internal fragmentation, insisting that foreign aggression has only forged a deeper unity among Iran’s diverse ethnic and social groups.
The Fallacy of ‘Regime Change’ Fantasies
Akaras criticized the analytical failures of the US, the Israeli regime, and Western powers, arguing that they mistakenly view Iran merely as a conventional nation-state.
“The fundamental mistake of the arrogant powers is that they fail to understand the source of Iran’s power. They are dealing with a nation that draws its strength from faith and views martyrdom not as an end, but as a victory,” Akaras said. “The message of this popular mobilization is clear: you cannot bring us to our knees through sanctions, bombardment, or internal provocations. We are the children of a school of thought that prefers dignity over submission.”
The Turkish scholar, who recently traveled to Iran, highlighted the stark contrast between the reality on the ground and the image projected by international media. “For years, the Western and Zionist media machine has tried to sell the illusion that Iran is on the verge of collapse,” he noted. “What I witnessed was completely the opposite—a profound calm, deep trust in the establishment, and a national unity solidified by external threats.”
Rebuilding Amidst the Rubble: The Minab School Project
Addressing one of the most tragic incidents of the war, Akaras condemned the US-backed strike that led to the martyrdom of 168 children and teachers in a school in Minab, calling it a clear example of the “boundless savagery of Zionism and American imperialism.”
Refusing to remain indifferent, Akaras announced that his organization, in coordination with the Kowsar International Humanitarian Aid Association, has signed a protocol with the Iranian Ministry of Education to build a new school in the region. The facility, to be named the “Iran-Turkey Friendship School,” is scheduled for completion by the start of the new academic year. “The blood spilled there is the blood of our own children. We aim to revive the hope that oppression tried to destroy,” he stated.
Regional Consensus Against Imperialism
Akaras noted that the masks have fallen regarding Western human rights rhetoric. He observed a significant shift in global public opinion, attributing it to the blatant double standards exposed by the genocide in Gaza, the aggression in Lebanon, and the unjust war on Iran. He emphasized that even within Western capitals, the narrative of an “invincible” Israel and America has crumbled in the face of innocent blood.
Regarding the reaction in Turkey, Akaras asserted that Anatolian culture inherently stands against tyranny. “Regardless of political leanings, Turkish society displayed a unified negative reaction to the aggression. People understand that the ultimate goal of these projects is the total fragmentation of the region,” he said, confirming the existence of a broad anti-imperialist consensus among the Turkish public.
The Imam’s Legacy in Modern Warfare
On the anniversary of Imam Khomeini’s passing, Akaras described the Islamic Republic’s current steadfastness as the practical manifestation of the motto “Neither East nor West.”
“Without Imam Khomeini’s ideology of resistance, standing firm against this volume of pressure and sanctions would have been impossible,” Akaras stated. He concluded that the most significant outcome of the war is the transformation of Iran’s youth, who have now experienced the “Culture of Resistance” as a lived reality rather than a historical concept. “The blood of the martyrs did not weaken society; it strengthened the faith in the future and deepened the resolve for resistance.”
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