TEHRAN- A new large-scale mural was unveiled at Tehran’s Valiasr Square mural in the early hours of Friday on the occasion of the new Persian calendar year 1405.

The artwork intertwines Iran’s cultural heritage with its ongoing defiance against U.S.-Israeli aggression, Mehr reported. 

Produced by the Islamic Revolution Designers' House, the mural captures the complex spirit of the current year. It features a composition that bridges the traditional beauty of the Haft-Sin table with the realities of the imposed war currently faced by the nation, the report added. 

The imagery displays symbols of national endurance, including the Mount Damavand standing tall behind scenes of popular resistance in Iran's streets. The artwork pays a moving tribute to the martyrs of Minab school and all those who have fallen in the recent strikes by the Zionist regime and U.S. forces. 

Following the coordinated U.S.- Israeli attack on February 28, which targeted key national facilities in Iran, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, was martyred. Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has since been appointed as the new Leader by the Assembly of Experts. 

The tragedy extended beyond political leadership to civilian infrastructure. In one of the most devastating attacks, Shajareh Tayyebah elementary school in Minab, Hormozgan Province, was struck, resulting in the martyrdom of 168 children and 95 injuries. These strikes destroyed numerous homes while directly targeting cultural and educational centers.

These attacks caused irreparable damage to residential and cultural areas across Iran. Many schools, theaters, libraries, and cultural institutions were either completely destroyed or heavily damaged. Iranian families in cities like Minab, Tehran, Isfahan, Hamedan, Tabriz and other regions have faced the devastation of home destruction and the loss of loved ones. Despite this, the spirit of resistance and resilience among the Iranian people has been strengthened. The ongoing efforts to rebuild and preserve the country's cultural heritage continue.

Operation "True Promise 4" has been launched in response and will continue until the defeat of enemies. The operation stands as a symbol of Iran's response to foreign aggression and demonstrates the national determination to defend territorial integrity.

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