According to the National Petrochemical Company, Hassan Abbaszadeh made the remarks Tuesday during a ceremony commemorating petrochemical industry martyrs of the third imposed war and honoring their families.

Paying tribute to the martyrs of the Islamic Revolution, Abbaszadeh said the fallen members of the petrochemical sector sacrificed their lives with dignity and honor in service of the country and the ideals of the revolution.

The pure blood of these martyrs breathed new life into the continuation of the Islamic Revolution, he said.

Abbaszadeh said the fallen workers remained steadfast and committed to serving the industry and the public until the end of their lives, adding that the families of the martyrs are among the country’s greatest spiritual assets because of their patience and resilience.

Officials Stress Duty to Honor Families of Martyrs

Referring to President Masoud Pezeshkian’s emphasis on honoring martyrs’ families, Abbaszadeh said all officials have a responsibility to appreciate the sacrifices made by the martyrs and to serve their families.

He added that the attendance of petrochemical industry employees in work uniforms at the ceremony symbolized loyalty and respect for colleagues who sacrificed their lives for Iran’s dignity and strength.

Today, our responsibility in the petrochemical industry is heavier than ever before, Abbaszadeh said. “We must demonstrate through greater efforts that the Iranian nation will defend its country and ideals with dignity and strength, even against major powers.”

He also conveyed greetings and a message from Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad to the families of the martyrs and participants at the event.

 ‘Culture of Sacrifice’ Called Nation’s Greatest Asset

At the ceremony, Mohammad Shariatmadari, head of the Persian Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company, said the martyrs of the petrochemical industry gave their lives for the stability of the sector and the advancement of the Islamic Republic.

Their names and memories are now a source of pride and honor for the Iranian nation, he said.

Shariatmadari described the culture of sacrifice and martyrdom as the country’s greatest asset, saying Iran owes its achievements to the blood of martyrs and must remain grateful to their families.

He noted that many of the fallen were talented young specialists and engineers who dedicated their expertise and commitment to advancing and sustaining the country’s industries before ultimately attaining martyrdom.

Addressing the families of the martyrs, Shariatmadari said officials in the petrochemical sector consider themselves servants of the martyrs’ families and remain committed to supporting them.

The path of the martyrs is the path of dignity, independence and progress for Islamic Iran, he said, adding that the petrochemical industry will continue its development and service mission through the same culture of sacrifice and resistance.