The tales of the Shahnameh: The reality of the Iranian nation's life

In the Third Sacred Defense, the dear nation of Iran has once again demonstrated that Ferdowsi’s legendary tales are a reality in life and a reflection of their heroic character. The valiant, Quranic concepts that build human beings in Shahnameh unite all Iranian ethnicities and social strata in preserving their identity, independence and in the battle against the "Zahhak-like" aggressors.

Imam Sayyid Mojtaba Khamenei
May 15, 2026