TEHRAN -- President Ebrahim Raisi on Friday lauded the resistance and patience of the Iranian people during the recent riots, saying the enemies bear grudge against the Iranian nation for the stunning progress it has managed to make in various fields. “Iran’s enemies were seeking to cause trouble for the country in the recent riots, but as in the past, the people have routed them with patience and resistance,” Raisi said during a meeting between Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and Iranian officials and guests attending the 36th International Islamic Unity Conference.

Raisi pointed to Iran’s scientific progress, economic growth, curbed inflation, and enhanced commercial and international cooperation, and commended the Iranian people’s sincere cooperation with the administration, especially in the implementation of economic reforms.
The president warned of plots by ill-wishers of the Muslim world to conceal realities and promote “modern ignorance” and called for efforts to increase awareness based on Islamic unity and avoiding division.