Iran's Deep Roots: How Popular Mobilization and the Campaign of "Sacrifice" Shaped the War of 2026 Following the initiative by America and "Israel" to assassinate Imam Khamenei - a terrorist operation aimed at paving the way for the overthrow of the Islamic Republic - millions of Iranians took to the streets and squares throughout the country. Now, more than 215 nights later, the "Sacrificing Lives for Iran" campaign has added a new dimension to this popular mobilization. According to its organizers, the initial number allocated for volunteer registration, amounting to 500,000 people, was completed in less than 100 minutes. What explains this ongoing popular commitment, and what implications might it have for Iran's future?

Iran's Deep Roots: How Popular Mobilization and the Campaign of "Sacrifice" Shaped the War of 2026 Following the initiative by America and "Israel" to assassinate Imam Khamenei - a terrorist operation aimed at paving the way for the overthrow of the Islamic Republic - millions of Iranians took to the streets and squares throughout the country. Now, more than 215 nights later, the "Sacrificing Lives for Iran" campaign has added a new dimension to this popular mobilization. According to its organizers, the initial number allocated for volunteer registration, amounting to 500,000 people, was completed in less than 100 minutes. What explains this ongoing popular commitment, and what implications might it have for Iran's future?