TEHRAN- Romeo Castellucci, the prominent Italian director and a leading figure in contemporary European theater, has sent a heartfelt message to the Iranian people, expressing deep sorrow over the recent humanitarian suffering caused by the ongoing war.

Castellucci’s message came in response to correspondence from artists at the Sooreh Theater Club, Mehr reported. 

In his message, the acclaimed director and playwright voiced his sympathy for the hardships Iranians are currently enduring due to the U.S.-Israeli attacks on the Iranian soil, the report added.

"To be honest, I do not know how to express my deep sympathy and sorrow for the war that has recently begun," Castellucci wrote. "It is almost unimaginable for us to fully comprehend the difficulty of the living conditions that the people of Iran are now facing at various levels."

He expressed hope for an immediate end to the conflict, wishing for a stable future characterized by peace and the right to self-determination for the "beautiful country of Iran."

The director concluded his message by standing in solidarity with the "great people of Iran," who are suffering and losing lives due to the unjustifiable and cowardly aggressions.

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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