Preserving National Cohesion Is the Strongest Weapon Against Enemies

: Mohammad Mokhber

The Advisor and Aide to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution described the United States’ deployment of aircraft carriers to the region as costly and dangerous, stating that American vessels are now within range of Iran’s domestically produced missiles.

According to Taghrib News Agency(TNA), Mohammad Mokhber made the remarks on Thursday at the closing ceremony of the first “Empowerment Program for Young Architects of an Advanced Iran,” attended by selected participants and award recipients.

He stated that governing the country through outdated models is no longer feasible, emphasizing that governance is not static and is continually shaped by emerging technologies. “It is the responsibility of the younger generation,” he said, “to learn and model new governance frameworks and update the country’s administrative methods in line with contemporary requirements.”

Referring to evolving governance paradigms and the transition beyond platform-based government models, Mokhber stressed that addressing today’s challenges requires the adoption of innovative approaches such as “quantum governance” and “ecosystem governance” as emerging paradigms in the field.
Highlighting key deterrence factors, he noted that Iran’s geopolitical position, the North–South and East–West corridors, missile capabilities, national cohesion, and the leadership of the Supreme Leader constitute the country’s principal elements of deterrence.

Mokhber further stated that although adversaries have recently attempted to create an atmosphere of fear within society, the Leader’s statements have neutralized such efforts.

Addressing U.S. media narratives about the deployment of aircraft carriers to the region, he described the move as both costly and risky for Washington. “Today, American carriers are within range of our indigenous missile systems,” he said. “In effect, they have brought a city of their own closer to us. Their presence reduces the effort required by our armed forces to respond to potential aggression, eliminating the need for long-range strikes spanning thousands of kilometers.”

Recalling the eight-year Iran–Iraq War and the support provided by numerous countries to Saddam Hussein’s regime at the time, Mokhber emphasized that national unity was the decisive factor in Iran’s resilience and victory during a period when the newly established Islamic Republic lacked a fully consolidated military structure.

“Today as well,” he concluded, “preserving national cohesion remains the strongest weapon in confronting enemies.”
He added that even a weakened but unified Iran stands in contrast to U.S. strategic interests, noting that the country’s pivotal geopolitical position—where Eastern and Western interests intersect—places it in structural tension with what he described as the global hegemonic system.