Tehran: The minister of science, research, and technology says both the life and martyrdom of the late Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, have been sources of power and dignity for the country and the nation.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Hossein Simaei Saraf, speaking at an academic meeting dedicated to the funeral of the martyred Leader, stated that the massive public turnout at the martyred Leader's farewell and funeral ceremonies provoked highly positive feedback globally, drawing the attention of numerous international media outlets, analysts, and observers.

The massive turnout has shifted many analyses and assessments regarding Iran, disrupting the calculations of adversaries while leaving them astonished and despondent, the minister said. The Iranian nation displayed a clear image of its profound bond with the ideals of the Islamic Revolution and the martyred leader, he added.

He further noted that the event has brought encouragement and hope to the friends and allies of the Islamic Republic of Iran abroad, conveying a clear message of cohesion, solidarity, and resilience of the Iranian people to the world.