The spirit of heroism and the culture of resistance are not limited to the green rectangle (the football pitch).

Esteghlal Club Veterans' Center issued a statement condemning the attack on the country's vital infrastructure and emphasizing national solidarity.

According to the official website of Esteghlal Club, the Veterans' Center of the Esteghlal Iran Cultural Sports Club issued a statement strongly condemning the military aggression against the country's soil and the attack on vital and strategic infrastructure, describing it as a blatant assault on the territorial integrity, national dignity, and interests of the Iranian people.

In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

To the noble and proud nation of Iran

In days when the heart of every free Iranian is pounding with grief and anger over the bitter and painful events that have befallen our beloved homeland, the news of military aggression against Iranian territory and the attack on the country's vital and strategic infrastructure has once again revealed the true face of the enemies of this land. Enemies who, in confronting the will of a great nation, not only disregard human principles and international law but, by targeting economic and industrial foundations, have aimed at the livelihood and future of the Iranian people.

The Veterans' Center of the Esteghlal Iran Cultural Sports Club, as part of the deep-rooted and popular body of the country's sports community, strongly condemns this hostile and inhumane act and considers it a blatant aggression against the territorial integrity, national dignity, and historical honor of Iran.

What is threatened today is not merely industrial facilities, factories, or economic infrastructure; rather, it is the symbols of self-reliance, the round-the-clock efforts of the youth of this land, and the fruit of years of struggle by hardworking Iranian experts and workers. Every brick of these structures tells a story of national pride and a will that has kept Iran proud and victorious through the toughest trials throughout history.

The veterans of Esteghlal Club, who themselves have tasted the essence of pride, resilience, and defending the name of Iran on the sports fields for years while wearing the jersey of this popular team, stand today alongside the great people of Iran and believe that the spirit of heroism and the culture of resistance are not limited to the green rectangle (the football pitch), but manifest themselves at historical turning points in the form of national unity and public solidarity.

Undoubtedly, the Iranian nation has proven time and again throughout its eventful history that in the face of aggression, threats, and pressure, it not only does not retreat but, relying on faith, solidarity, and national determination, continues the path of honor and progress with even greater strength. Today, that same spirit of courage, that same historical pride, and that same invincible will shall guarantee our passage through these difficult times.

The Veterans' Center of Esteghlal Club, while expressing deep sympathy for the affected families, honorable workers, experts, and all compatriots impacted by these events, emphasizes the necessity of maintaining calm, strengthening national cohesion, and providing comprehensive support to the pillars of the country.

We believe that Iran, this ancient and proud land, relying on its immense human capital, unique domestic capacities, and the resilient spirit of its people, will pass through this phase with honor, and the enemies of this land will, as always, fail to achieve their sinister goals.

In conclusion, the Veterans' Center of Esteghlal Club, while reaffirming its commitment to the lofty ideals of the Iranian nation, declares that the great family of Esteghlal will always stand with the people in preserving the dignity, independence, and honor of dear Iran, and will spare no effort in strengthening the spirit of hope, solidarity, and resistance.

Iran will remain proud.

The Veterans' Center of the Esteghlal Iran Cultural Sports Club