TEHRAN (Tasnim) Stressing Irans need for honest explicitness, dignified persistence, and unwavering defense, President Masoud Pezeshkian highlighted the vital role of journalists in upholding truth and preventing distortion of the facts.

President Pezeshkian on Friday released a message in commemoration of the National Journalists Day.

He stressed that today, more than ever, the nation requires honest frankness, dignified perseverance, and unwavering defense, not only on the battlefield but also through truthful headlines, accurate reports, and standing firm against distortion and despair, his official website reported.

The president also honored the sacrifices of the martyred journalists that devoted their lives to defending the homeland and praised journalists as frontline commanders in the defense of truth, especially amid conflicts and misinformation.

Pezeshkian called for greater recognition of the medias unique role in building public trust, connecting the hearts of the people, and resisting falsehoods. He also reaffirmed the governments responsibility to protect journalists dignity, security, and livelihood.

Urging journalists to tell Irans story bravely and honestly, the president emphasized the importance of reflecting both the countrys strengths and bravery.

The National Journalists Day is not merely a date on the calendar but an opportunity to reflect on the unparalleled role of media in conveying reality, fostering trust, and standing against lies, the president added.

He noted that the day honors those who, amid turbulent times and confusing narratives, never lowered the flag of honor, independence, and awareness.

Pezeshkian stated that in todays world, caught in a chaos of competing narratives where truth is often distorted before it is revealed, journalists remain the frontline defenders of truth.

During the 12 days when Iran confronted a brutal, lawless regime and its allies, these journalists kept the story of resistance alive, writing about the martyrs and broadcasting Irans steadfastness to the world, the president stated.

I sincerely thank all those who revealed the truth about the Zionist regimes war against Iran and amplified the voice of the Iranian people on the global stage. The courage and bravery of journalists who truthfully reported the heinous crimes and genocide in Gaza, and who attained the high honor of martyrdom, will never be forgotten, the Iranian president added.