The chorus of condemnation came swiftly after what Tehran says was a “deliberate and premeditated” attack on multiple locations. Artists, government officials, and major cultural institutions struck a tone of both mourning and defiance, vowing that the nation “will not fall.”

Cultural institutions also rallied. The Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance issued a statement urging artists to use their craft “to reflect the nation’s resilience” and resist psychological warfare. “Let the voice of art be the voice of truth and unity,” the ministry said.

The Iranian House of Music called on global organizations to respond. “We stand with the oppressed people of Iran,” it said. “International bodies must act against such brutal violations of human rights.”

The House of Cinema, representing Iranian filmmakers and actors, issued a plain but powerful statement: “Any attack on Iran is unacceptable to every true Iranian.”

Individual artists, musicians, and actors flooded social media with messages of solidarity and grief. Classical vocalist Homayoun Shajarian prayed for Iran’s safety. Composer Karen Homayounfar and singers Ali Zand Vakili, Reza Sadeghi, and Farzad Farzin condemned the violence and called for calm.

Actor Parviz Parastouei and dozens of others — including Shabnam Moghaddami, Maral Baniadam, and Mohammadreza Golzar — mourned the loss of civilian lives and urged unity. Many emphasized the need for verified information, amid a wave of rumors and heightened tensions.

The outpouring of grief and defiance highlights a broader cultural response to one of the most significant escalations in recent years. While political consequences remain uncertain, one thing is clear: Iran’s artistic and cultural sectors are standing firmly in step with the broader call for national unity — and for justice.