Among most valuable achievements of Third Sacred Defense is emergence of Iran at the level of an influential power

In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
Salam, and thank you for the kindness and sense of responsibility expressed by concerned activists in the field of population growth: Among the most valuable achievements of the Third Sacred Defense and the immense blessing of the nation's unparalleled bi’tha (rising up to be active on the scene), which has become evident to everyone, is the emergence of Iran at the level of a major, influential power. Undoubtedly, sustaining this position and advancing toward an even more desirable level in this is directly related to the issue of population. Sometimes the necessity of population growth is viewed as something needed to compensate for shortcomings that are a result of certain past policies. But more than that, by earnestly pursuing the correct, necessary policy of population growth, the great Iranian nation will be able to play a major role and experience strategic leaps in the future, taking long strides toward building the new Islamic-Iranian civilization. In this light, the ever-increasing efforts of activists in the field of population and the promotion of a culture that encourages childbearing can have a significant impact on bringing about this bright future.

Furthermore, this issue was one of the most important concerns of our illustrious, martyred Leader (may God elevate his noble rank). He emphasized this matter in numerous meetings, exchanges, and in both public and private gatherings. It continues to be regarded as one of the most critical strategic issues of the Islamic Republic. It is hoped that your sincere efforts, undertaken with the backing of the benevolent prayers of our Master [Imam Mahdi (aj)], will bring fruitful results, God willing.

Sayyid Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei
Ordibehesht 29, 1405
[May 19, 2026]