The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman, Ismail Baghai, said, "We Iranians have not sought greatness solely in power; we have always placed emergence and creativity at the heart of our vision. Therefore, Iran, despite the malice of the envious, remains resilient and will always stand tall.
Baghai, during his visit to a photography exhibition by Iranian artist and historian 'Herbert (Kirk) Karim Christian' titled 'Thousands of Years of Iran', met with the creator of these works. 'I had a precious opportunity to witness the greatness and beauty of beloved Iran in the photography exhibition 'Thousands of Years of Iran' through the lens of our esteemed artist 'Herbert Karim Christian'. Although the cultural brilliance, art, and authenticity of this land, with its enchanting beauty and charm, cannot be contained even in thousands of pictures, as the poet says: 'We must taste as much as we feel thirst'; how delightful it is for us to be presented, amidst the noise and chaos of life, with scenes from this glorious ancient land, serving as a feast for our eyes.'
He added: 'All the pictures were beautiful, but this particular picture touched my emotions more than others: a flower in one hand, which some see as a pomegranate flower, while others view it as a lotus flower, with various interpretations in the science of symbols, ranging from dignity and nobility to birth and life; and a royal scepter in the other hand, symbolizing power and authority. However, the significance of this picture transcends all of that; for we Iranians have not sought greatness solely in power, and we have always placed emergence and creativity in the horizon of our vision. Therefore, Iran, despite the malice of the envious, remains resilient and will always stand tall.'