TEHRAN -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said Tuesday the terrorist attack at the Shah Cheragh shrine in southern Iran in October will be recorded in the history of the country, stressing that it brought further disgrace to the United States.
A heavily-armed terrorist assaulted the well-known shrine at approximately on October 26, just before the evening prayers, martyring 13 pilgrims and injuring at least 40 others.
“Even though this tragic event has caused hearts to grieve, it is an event that will remain permanently in Iran’s history,” Ayatollah Khamenei said in a meeting here with the bereaved families of the martyrs of the terrorist attack.
The Leader emphasized that the terrorist attack has disgraced those who were working behind the scenes of this evil act, referring to the spiteful Americans who are the creators of the Daesh terrorist group.
“Cultural and artistic institutions need to pay attention to this event in the same way that they give attention to the Ashura tragedy and other historical events. They need to pass these on to future generations.”
The Leader said the assassination of pilgrims at the Shah Cherach shrine was different from other terrorist attacks, stating that it has added to the enemy’s disgrace.
“In addition to the murderers and traitors, the main backers and creators of Daesh are also partners in this crime. They lie so much, they are so black-hearted, disgraceful, and hypocritical that they raise the flag of human rights with their words, but in practice, they create dangerous terrorist groups.”
The Leader called on cultural and media organizations to produce works of art showing this tragedy and other historical events.
“In terms of the media and exposing events, we have had shortcomings in relating events, the history of the Islamic Revolution, and the enemies’ crimes to such an extent that the younger generation does not have much information about past events, including the crimes committed” by MKO terrorists.
Ayatollah Khamenei said explaining the facts about these events is one of the responsibilities of those who are active in the fields of arts, spreading information, and writing as well as cultural institutions.