Heroic Flexibility 101

In the aftermath of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's much remarked upon comments about “heroic flexibility” in diplomacy, the ayatollah's website, KHAMENEI.IR, has published a chart outlining precisely what the term is meant to convey, and most importantly, not convey. To clarify any potential misunderstandings, the website has included definitions, potential misconceptions, and a list of Do's and Don'ts.

“The Islamic Republic's political representatives in the world must be sharper than swords, softer than silk, and harder than stone and steel.” (signed by Seyed Ali Khamenei, August 7, 1996)

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