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Tehran (IP) - The Leader of the Islamic Revolution, in his virtual speech via video conferencing with the people of East Azerbaijan Province, emphasised that the victory of the revolution has been achieved thanks to the presence of the people.

Iran PressIran news: Due to the observance of health protocols, this meeting is being held for the second consecutive year via video conferencing with the people present in the prayer hall of Tabriz.

Ayatollah seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, on Thursday, on the eve of the 44th anniversary of the uprising of the people of Tabriz on February 18, 1977, said that the Islamic revolution emerged victorious not by guns and politicization and party games, but by the presence of the people.

The Leader of the Islamic Revolution further stated that the presence of the people led to the victory of this revolution, which began in Tabriz.

His Eminence noted: "Throughout history, four centuries ago, Azerbaijan was the promoter of national unity, meaning that Azerbaijan was an important center for educating the people.

Ayatollah Khamenei added: "One of the great advantages of Azerbaijan is that the flag of the Ahl al-Bayt (AS) (The Prophet's Progeny) has always been in the hands of its people and this flag has not been waved during these centuries."

The Leader of the Islamic Revolution emphasized: "The people of Tabriz did something that started the people's field movement."

In his virtual speech on the eve of 44th anniversary of Tabriz uprising, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei called Iran's Azerbaijan province as promoter of national unity and resistance.

Iran seeks peaceful use of nuclear energy

The Leader of the Islamic Revolution emphasized: "Iran will urgently need nuclear energy, we are not looking for nuclear weapons; we are looking for peaceful use of nuclear energy."

New Islamic civilization, final goal of revolution

The Leader of the Islamic Revolution stated: "The continuation of the revolution-based movement means that we consider all the goals of the present and the future of the revolution, and we can meet these needs in any way; this means the continuance of the revolution.

Ayatollah Khamenei, while continuing his speech added: "What are the goals of the revolution that we have mentioned? Progress of the country, social justice, authority, formation of an Islamic society in Iran and finally reaching a new Islamic civilization; these are the goals of the Islamic Revolution."

He added: "It remains to be seen what is needed to achieve these goals." Let us do those things as best as we can."

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