Referring to US withdraw from the JCPOA and efforts made by enemies to put pressure on Iran, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei stated that enemy’s measures against the Islamic Republic show how desperate they are in their face-off with Iran rather than being a sign of their power.
The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei addressed hundreds of thousands of Iranian people gathered in the mausoleum of Imam Khomeini from across the country to participate in 29th anniversary of passing away of the founding father of the Islamic Revolution, Imam Khomeini (RA). Hundreds of foreign guests, diplomats, ambassadors, political and military figures, as well as scholars and researchers, also attended the ceremony.
Addressing participants, Leader compared Imam Khomeini with first Shia Imam Ali (AS) and said,Imam Khomeini never trusted enemies and believed if you act for God’s sake you may never experience losses.”
Leader stressed, "We should act following the late Imam Khomeini’s legacy.”
Ayatollah Khamenei stated that one of the psychological measures taken by enemies against the Iranian nation is to turn its strengths into challenges in order to strip the nation of those strengths.
The Leader added that when Iran needed enriched uranium for medical purposes, enemies put all kinds of obstacles on the way of the nation to prevent it from achieving nuclear technology. However, the Leader said, young Iranian scientists managed to master this technology despite enemies’ efforts.
In further remarks, the Leader said: "West's dream regarding the JCPOA will not come true, and the Iranian nation and government will not tolerate being under sanctions, while limited in the nuclear field. The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran must make the necessary arrangements to reach 190,000 SWU in the framework provided by the JCPOA and must begin some other preparations that Mr. president has ordered as soon as tomorrow."
Elaborating further on the similarities between Imam Ali (a.s.) and the late Ayatollah Khomeini (r.a.) the Leader of the Revolution stated: “Attending to these similarities are important and useful for finding the right path, and also for better knowing our great Imam (r.a.).”
The Leader of the Revolution continued, “Imam Ali (a.s.) stood before these with such rigidity and sturdiness, unique in the history so far. At the same time, he was sympathetic and tender while in the state of remembering God on one hand, and in contact with the oppressed, the underprivileged and the weak, on the other hand.”
Ayatollah Khamenei continued: "Let me tell you something about the JCPOA: some European governments are acting as if the Iranian nation has to endure these sanctions and their effects, while at the same time it [Iran] must cease nuclear activities -- which we will certainly need in the future -- and curb the nuclear program."
Bringing to mind the ways Iran faced extreme obstacles in the past and why measures must be taken today to protect Iran’s missile program, Ayatollah Khamenei said: “A prime example is the missile program: constructing various types of missiles and acquiring missile power guarantees the country's security. Our youthful generations do not remember the days when Tehran was under a barrage of missile attacks day and night. Houses were destroyed and innocent lives were taken. The enemy's missiles obviously reached cities near the frontlines -- like Dezfoul, Ahwaz, Suse, and other towns and cities -- but also Tehran, and other cities even farther! We did not have missiles or other means of self-defence, we simply had to watch all the suffering as our hands were tied. Thus, missiles are for our own security and our strength."
Articulating on the enemies’ strategy to confront Iran’s right to self-defence the Leader added: “Now, you see that the enemy has focused on this strong point: they have set their sights on our missile program. Unfortunately, some inside the country are going along with the enemy and suggest that we give in. However, today, our youth have made us the foremost missile power in the region. The enemy must know, if they strike us just once, we will strike back ten fold!”
Ayatollah Khamenei mentioned that a source of pride for the country stemmed from Iran's long legacy, since the time of Imam Khomeini, of helping the Palestinian nation and others: "The Islamic Republic of Iran's support for the Palestinian nation and other oppressed nations is a source of grace for Iran. The Islamic Republic has strengthened resistance forces in the region that stand against the Zionist regime: this is while the enemies have created detrimental elements such as ISIS and Al-Nusrah fronts in Iraq and Syria. The Islamic Republic supported the resistance forces in the West Asia region. --This equals defending the Palestinian nation and defending the independence of countries in the region."
The Leader of the Revolution at the shrine of Imam Khomeini said: "Those insiders who help the enemy, with its psychological war, are today trying to impose a distorted JCPOA on the country. Foreign governments are pursuing this goal, and some inside the country are saying that "if we do not budge," this will lead to war. --This is what the enemy wants.
Ayatollah Khamenei, the Leader of the Revolution closed his speech by firmly stating: “Dear brothers, dear sisters, and the great Iranian nation! I am telling you, after Imam [Khomeini], we have meticulously followed in his footsteps; God willing, we will do so in the future!”
