Power of presence: Why Iran’s street mobilization matters in the face of U.S. and Israeli aggression

TEHRAN - In the midst of the joint U.S.-Israeli aggression, the Iranian people have once again demonstrated a defining feature of the nation’s resilience — unity between the state and society. Across cities and provinces, the spontaneous turnout of citizens supporting the Islamic Republic has become far more than a patriotic gesture. It stands as a clear strategic message to adversaries and allies alike: Iran’s legitimacy is not sustained by coercion or propaganda, but by deeply rooted social consciousness and collective identity.