Ayatollah Sadegh Amoli-Larijani, head of Iran’s Expediency Council, has stated that the recent 12-day conflict with Israel has bolstered national unity within Iran. He specifically credited the sacrifices of those killed in the fighting with strengthening the country’s resolve. The conflict, which occurred between June 13th and 24th, 2025, is characterized by the Expediency Council as an Israeli act of aggression. Amoli-Larijani emphasized the heightened “spirit of resistance” among Iranians as a direct result of the war and its associated losses. This statement frames the casualties as contributing to national strength rather than solely representing loss. The comments were made in a public address and reported by Iran’s state news agency, IRNA. The Expediency Council is a key Iranian political body responsible for advising the Supreme Leader.