Iran's Deep Roots: How the Popular Mobilization and the Campaign of Sacrifice of Life Shaped the Features of the 2026 War Following America's and "Israel's" initiative 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, after more than 215 nights, the campaign of sacrificing lives for Iran 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. So what explains this enduring popular commitment, and what implications might it have for Iran's future?

Iran's Deep Roots: How the Popular Mobilization and the Campaign of Sacrifice of Life Shaped the Features of the 2026 War Following America's and "Israel's" initiative 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, after more than 215 nights, the campaign of sacrificing lives for Iran 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. So what explains this enduring popular commitment, and what implications might it have for Iran's future?