Grand Jan-Fedayan Drill in Rasht: Gilan Stands Ready to Sacrifice for Iran

Rasht – Today, Martyrs' Square of Zahab in Rasht is the scene of the grand Jan-Fedayan drill, where people, gathering side by side, spoke of remembering the martyrs, the security of the homeland, and readiness to defend Iran.

Ambassador Arjan of the Provinces Group - Kausar Eshrafi: Shahadai Zahab Square of Rasht, today, the 22nd of October 1405, is the host of the great "Janfadayan Gilan" exercise. The square, which has become the center of public presence in the past months, and this time, it is hosting a crowd who, with raised flags, headbands and turbans, are saying about their bond with Iran and their readiness to defend this land.

Shahada Zahab Square is not only a point in the geography of the city for the people of Rasht; This is the meeting place of memories, sympathies and the presence of people who, according to those present, have gathered in the streets for 228 nights to keep the Iranian flag aloft and emphasize their unbreakable bond with their land.

Today, the streets leading to the square have a different mood. Men and women, old and young, have come with everything they can to participate in the great exercise of the martyrs of Gilan; An exercise in which people, regardless of age, each say their belonging to Iran in some way.

Among the crowd, fathers can be seen holding their children; Mothers who are talking about the security and pride of the country with a cap on their shoulders, and young people with flags in their hands, consider themselves part of today's narrative of Gilan.

The organizers have announced the number of participants in this exercise to be around 40 thousand people; A crowd that has gathered from different walks of life to display an image of solidarity and readiness to defend the homeland in Shahada Zahab square.

From father and son to elderly mother; Folk narratives of love for Iran

When I look around the square, every face has a story; A story of attachment to the land, concern for the future and hope for the days in which security and peace will last.

A father holding his child in his arms considers his presence as a message for the future; A message in which the defense of Iran is not the only responsibility of today's generation and must be conveyed to the children of this land as well.

A little further, Naheed Khanum, a mother of about 70 years old, with a scarf on her shoulder, talks about her position against the threats.

This mother emphasizes that she is willing to pay for the peace of this land and the victory of the warriors, but she is not willing to leave Iran.

Among those present, Zahra also participated in this exercise in memory of the children of Minab and paying tribute to the martyrs.

Emphasizing the permanence of Iran and Iranians, he says that his presence in the field is to pay homage to the martyrs and declare his position against the enemies of this land.

Mehrdad Mohammadi, a young Rashti, is also standing in the corner of the street and says about the reason for his participation in the exercise, that its purpose is to show the readiness of the people to defend the country.

From his point of view, the message of this presence is clear; People consider themselves responsible for defending the homeland and confronting any aggression.

These narratives, along with the flags that have been waved in the hands of the people, create an image of the square in which concepts such as patriotism, security and social responsibility are reflected in the words and behavior of those present.

pen and camera next to people; Recording moments for collective memory

Among the crowd, journalists and media activists are also present; Those who try to convey what is happening in the field to the audience in the form of images, reports and narratives.

"Fatmeh Emirim", one of the media activists who recorded people's presence in the image frame during 227 nights and reflected their narratives, in a conversation with Mehr reporter, talks about the importance of continuous recording of moments.

Pointing out that recording these moments has become a part of his daily activity, he said: In such an experience, the camera is not just a device for recording images, but a tool for keeping details that may be lost from people's memory over time.

The first one emphasized the importance of media activity in the conditions of combined warfare and continued: In such conditions, what happens in the field must be written and narrated accurately and responsibly. The image and report must be factual so that the audience can differentiate between what happened and what is claimed about it.

From the point of view of this media activist, recording people's presence is not limited to publishing a few pictures of a community; Details, conversations and human narratives are also part of the field reality that must be carefully recorded.

media narration; A responsibility with the people

"Homa Akbari", another member of the media battalion, also considers being in this group and participating in the media coverage of the exercise an experience that for her is connected with paying respect to the martyrs and a sense of responsibility towards Iran.

Referring to his media responsibility, he says: Today we are in the field with a pen and a camera to record what we see. It is important for me that the image of people, their words and the details of their presence are correctly reflected. Each of us has a responsibility and I want to do my part in recording these days.

Emphasizing his personal commitment to Iran and its people, Akbari adds: I consider myself responsible to Iran and its people. Today I have appeared in media coverage and I try to do my duty with pen and camera. If the situation requires another responsibility, the principle for me is to perform my duty within the framework of the law and to protect people's safety. What is important is to be useful for our country in whatever position we are.

These words remind once again the role of the media in recording social events; A role that, in addition to conveying news, also finds meaning in preserving human narratives and recording the collective experience of people.

Gilan sacrifices Iran; A story that continues in the field

As the hours pass, Shahadai Zahab Square is still the scene of people who speak a language from Iran. For some, this presence reminds the memory of the martyr; For another group, an opportunity to express solidarity and for media activists, a responsibility to record what is happening in front of their eyes today.

In this field, the martyr of the homeland is not just one title; It is a concept that manifests itself in the narratives of families, in the blankets on mothers' shoulders, in the captured flags, and in the efforts of journalists who record the moments.

Men have gathered here to remember the martyrs and their ideals; Women who talk about Iran and the children of this land and girls and boys who consider their presence as a sign of belonging to the country.

In Rasht's Shahada Zahab Square, what stands out more than anything else is the effort of people to express a common message; For them, Iran is a home that they consider maintaining its security, independence and pride to be everyone's responsibility.

Today, the reporter is not the only witness of an exercise; He stands among people who each brought a part of Gilan's narrative with them. The story of a father holding his child in his arms, a mother talking about the peace of her land, a young man raising the Iranian flag, and a reporter trying to record these moments for the collective memory.

On this day, Shahadai Zahab Square is a big frame for the narration of the people of Gilan; A narrative in which the memory of the martyrs, belonging to the homeland and responsibility for the future of Iran are tied together.

Gilan is the sacrifice of Iran; A slogan that has been spoken again today in Rasht, among flags, faces and popular narratives.