Leader: Youth expected to move ahead with prosperity, progress (27.2.2002)Tehran, Feb 27, IRNA -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali
Khamenei here Wednesday said the young generation is expected to move ahead in
the process of development and prosperity ushered in by the Islamic Revolution.
In a meeting with members of the Islamic Associations of High School Students
and the students specialized in Quranic studies, the Supreme Leader said that
the faithful youth are the invaluable asset of the Iranian nation adding that
the youth are the means of hope in the country's bright prospects. The Leader
said that the Iranian nation possesses great human resources adding that
protection of this wealth requires special sensitivity. "As wealth is
exposed to the risk of theft, the human resources has also been exposed to the
same risk. The Iranian nation should look after the young generation. The
Islamic Associations should take care of the youth not to fall into trap of
misleading propaganda," the Leader pointed out. The Supreme Leader called
on the students to bolster their faith and understanding of the national and
international developments. "The capitalists and big powers are misleading
the public opinion through the media networks they possess. The United States
introduces itself as advocate of human rights and launches hue and cry to prove
its advocacy, while the practices of the United States in Vietnam, Korea and
Somalia and recently in Afghanistan have proved the fallacy of US support for
human rights," the Leader said. "What the big powers are currently
doing is one hundred percent against human rights. If the world public realizes
the extent to which the US media networks are misleading them, the US will no
longer remain a superpower," the Supreme Leader said. The Leader said that
the Islamic Republic of Iran has become a successful model for other Islamic
nations, something which the world satans did not want. Ayatollah Khamenei
called for the young generation's hard work for the country's progress and
development. Leader urges national police officials to practice piety (27.2.2002)Tehran, Feb 27, IRNA -- The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution,
Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, on Wednesday called on clerics, and those with the
Ideological-Political Office of the Islamic Republic of Iran Police (IRIP) in
particular, to practice piety and ethical principles. Ayatollah Khamenei made
the call while emphasizing the important role the office plays in promoting
spiritual values among members of the country's police forces. Referring to the
cordial relations between the people and the law enforcers of society, he
stressed on the government's primary responsibility of providing calm and
security in the country. The leader termed people's "confidence" in
the country's police force as its main asset, adding that it is how members of
the Islamic Republic of Iran Police (IRIP) carry themselves that will determine
whether this confidence will rise or wane. "The Ideological-Political
Office can raise public trust in the IRIP by setting the right example to its
staff," he stated. Leader lauds programs to keep memories of Iraqi-imposed war alive (26.2.2002)Tehran, Feb 26, IRNA -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali
Khamenei on Tuesday appreciated the programs to keep the memories of the
Iraqi-imposed war alive. In a meeting with organizers of guided tours to the
battlefields of the Iraqi invasion on Iran, the Supreme Leader said that the
sacred defense era (1980-1988) is the period of which the Iranian nation are
proud and called for safeguarding the invaluable moral heritage left behind by
the valiant martyrs. The Leader lauded the program which began a few years ago
to organize tours to the war fronts where the Iraqi forces had occupied and the
Iranian soldiers managed to force the enemy forces out of the Iranian territory
thanks to help from the Almighty God and their own devotion. Analyzing the
arrogant behavior of the big powers, the Supreme Leader said that the big powers
always target national identity and moral strength of other nations in a bid to
reach their own objectives. "Once the arrogant powers embarked on
propaganda campaign against Iran focusing on Iran's determination to honor the
Islamic principles, but, currently the United States is endeavoring to justify
its threats against the other nations as defending the principles," the
Supreme Leader said. "Iran's brave defense during the eight years of the
Iraqi-imposed war was in fact a defense against an enemy backed by both the East
and the West. The sacred defense has become an identical part of the Iranian
nation's character," the Supreme Leader pointed out. The Supreme Leader
said that the faith and strong might of the Iranian nation to defend the Islamic
Republic during eight years of sacred defense brought honor to the country
adding that reliance upon Islam and the Holy Quran and the popular support are
the key factors which make great miracles. Leader grants package of amnesty for prisoners (26.2.2002)Tehran, Feb 26, IRNA -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei here Tuesday granted a package of amnesty for prisoners below 18 years old and above 65 for men and above 50 for female detainees. The Head of the Judiciary Ayatollah Mahmoud Hashemi Shahroudi made the proposal on the occasion of the anniversary of victory of the Islamic Revolution and is expected to cover a large number of inmates. The package envisaged full amnesty and reductions of prison terms ranging from from one year to more than five years. In some cases, life imprisonment has been commuted to 15 years in prison. Details of the amnesty has been forwarded for implementation to the State Prisons Organization. SS/AH End ::irna 20:27 Leader: seeking Independence, a real treasure for Afghanistan (25.2.2002)Tehran, Feb 25, IRNA -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei in a meeting with the Head of the Interim Afghan Government Hamid Karzai here Monday said that seeking independence is, and has always been, a real and rare treasure for the Afghan nation. Ayatollah Khamenei added, "the stronger the proud identity of the Afghan nation would be intermingled with that nation's love for their religion and spirituality, the weaker should be the possibility of the foreigners' interference in Afghanistan's internal affairs. Expressing satisfaction over the existing peace and tranquility in Afghanistan, the leader said, "various Afghan groups, races and tribes should have trust in each other and take full advantage of the current stable status in favor of establishment of a long, lasting and deep-rooted peace in which the advancement and reconstruction of Afghanistan could easily and rapidly proceed." The supreme leader said that the Afghan nation has displayed a long patience longing for establishment of peace and order in their country and the current era is therefore of extreme importance in the history of Afghanistan. Ayatollah Khamenei also expressed hope that the future would be witness to prevalence of peace and tranquility for an unified Afghan nation and Iran's eastern and brotherly neighbor would experience the advancement that it truly deserves. Referring to the tragic martyrdom of a number of Iranian diplomats by the Taliban militants and the various hardships imposed on Iran due to narcotic drugs trafficked form Afghanistan, the leaders said that prevalence of security in Afghanistan and reconstruction of that country is of extreme importance from various points of view for its western neighbor, Iran. Replying positively to Karzai's request for Iran's active participation in the process of reconstruction of Afghanistan, the leader of the Islamic revolution said that the whole world, and particularly the Islamic world should play an active role in reconstruction of Afghanistan. Further elaborating on the same subject, Ayatollah Khamenei said, "yet, no country's participation in Afghanistan's reconstruction should become a pretext for exerting that country's political and cultural hegemony in Afghanistan.' The Head of the Interim Government of Afghanistan Hamid Karzai, in brief, but warm remarks prior to Ayatollah Khemenei's address, while expressing full pleasure over the opportunity to visit Iran, said that the prevailing peace and stability in Afghanistan is the result of selfless contributions of the exalted leader of the Islamic Republic, as well as the Iranian nation and government. Karzai referred to Iran's assistance in fighting against the intruding former soviet's Red Army, as well as assisting the resistance force of the Afghan nation during the despotic reign of the ousted Taliban militants, both of which were of great importance for the Afghan nation. He said, "on behalf of the Afghan nation and government, I would like to appreciate the devoted contributions of Iran's leader, nation and government and to emphasize that we will never forget your selfless contributions." He added that hosting millions of Afghan refugees for two decades was a sign of the existing brotherhood and shared interests of the two nations along the course of their long history, adding, "we hope such brotherly ties and assistance would continue during this sensitive ear of the Afghan history.
Hamid Karzai emphasized that the Afghan nation will never abandon their love
for Islam, or their country's independence, which are both so dear to them, now
and in the future, and both play a decisive role in Afghanistan's fate.
Evaluating his trip to Tehran as extremely important and its results as totally
satisfactory, Karzai concluded, "both in order to reconstruct our country,
and in order to establish peace and security in Afghanistan, we are in dire need
of continuous assistance of our Iranian brethren." Leader: Islamic Iran Firmly Holds Up Flag of Noble Islam (20.2.2002)TEHRAN 20.2.2002 -- The Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei has cabled a message to the Hajj pilgrims of the Holy Mecca. The message read, "Once again, we are witnessing the great Islamic event of Hajj pilgrimage, that is the ultimate wish of all Muslim believers and those who seek to follow the path to the truth and the heaven." He said in the message that in the current year, too, a large number of people from different parts of the world gathered together to attend this divine assembly of Muslims before the holy shrines, adding that drowned in the illuminated environment of worship and humbleness, and the search for salvation and dignity in this holy land that shines in the vast and infinite realm of history is the primary accomplishments of the enlightened travelers, who have an insatiable thirst to join the truth. "Here, all manifestations of material life, and negligence, deviations, worldly attachments and everything that adorns our appearance are temporarily separated from us, being replaced with a white garb to represent purity and sincerity of our hearts and souls, leader added. He also said that "A new horizon is opened, wherefrom we are able to see more visibly, hear and understand better the way to the eternal salvation. The blossoms of knowledge and Islamic fraternity, and divinely guidance flourish and appear before our eyes. Ayatollah Khamenei added here is the great camp of the Muslim Ummah, and the place where Muslims learn how to unite their souls with their beloved. Here is the place, where we free ourselves from the evil and blasphemous spirits, and seek to find our real self and the divine truth. "From these holy sites, we disavow demons, evils and Satan, as part of our quest to join the forces of Allah, and again and again we renew our covenant of abominate oneness and spiritual grandeur of the Muslim Ummah, he said. Further in his remarks, leader added "These are the blessings and true concepts of this great Islamic event, that have become more evident than ever at this crucial period of direct confrontation. "Today, the call of our great prophet and of Islam to justice, freedom and salvation forcefully resonates in our minds ever than before. The pervasive devilish nature of arrogance, oppression and unbridled repression on one hand, and rampant ignorance, superstition, and deceits on the other hand, have made human beings intensify their efforts to achieve peace, justice, and fraternity. "Today, the call to unity against oppression and the oppressors as expressed in this Qoranic verse "Come to common terms as between us and you: that we worship none but God" (holy Qoran, chapter Al-e Emran; verse 64) resounding in our ears, and the tidings of divine power "and verily, God is most powerful for their aid" (holy Qoran; chapter Hajj; verse 39) brings hope to our hearts, he said. "Muslims are the first to whom these messages are addressed. Islamic awakening has inspired the whole Islamic world in the East and the West. Islamic enthusiasm has revived and restored Muslims' dignity and pride. The glorious flag of Islam is raised in Iran. The oppressed Palestinian people inspired by Islamic teachings and principles have now frustrated the Zionist ambitions and evil intentions. Our young children in the Islamic countries have entered the battlefields to realize their aspirations in their indefatigable fight against the occupiers and world arrogance. Ayatollah Khamenei added. "Despite all types of accusations and news distortions by the Zionist-led propaganda machine worldwide against Islam and Muslim combatants, Ayatollah Khamenei said the pure Islamic thoughts of our great prophet have been known to all people of the world. Now, everybody understands that Islam is the religion of justice, freedom, salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. Islam is the religion of life. However, life without dignity and liberty is denounced. Islam is the religion of logic and rationalism, although it renounces vehemently a perverted perception suggesting rationality, and used by those who called the messengers of Allah as insane people." He said that Islam is the religion of unity, fraternity and world peace, but it rejects unity with the oppressors. Shaking hands with the murderers over the bodies of martyrs is considered a sheer treason against Muslims. Islam is the religion of realism; however, tyranny can never be justified in the name of realism. Islam has introduced a set of eternal precepts and principles for humankind. Meanwhile, dogmatism and fanaticism are totally rejected. Islam is the religion of innovations and new ideas, but refutes heresy and perverted conception of the religion. Islam is the religion of sacrifice and tolerance; however, submission to brutality and humiliation can never be acceptable. Islam is the religion of civility, science, and development, but it reproaches as barbarism and absolute ignorance the science that is used as a means for the humiliation of mankind and devastation of human civilizations. Islam is the religion of Jihad, but illogical and acquisitive wars are never regarded as jihad. Islam is the religion of dignity, power, and sovereignty, though they are never used as a means to realize certain evil intentions. Islam is the guardian of human rights and nobility. Islam guarantees and protects ethical precepts and moral decency. Islam is the staunch supporter of peace and security. Those who try to depict Islam as a religion against human rights, civility and security, are launching the most ignominious lies and accusations against our religion. These tactics are intended to justify the brutalities committed against Muslim nations, he added. Ayatollah Khamenei added that the Muslim Ummah has now become the target of all kinds of threats and coercion. The unbridled world arrogance led by the United States along with the pugnacious policies of the Zionist regime is taking advantage of the current gap and division in the Islamic world. The heroic uprising of the Palestinian people and the proud banner of Intifada have enraged the arrogant powers, who have intensified their blind acts of repression and retaliations against the Palestinian people. He said, "September 11th attacks in New York have served as a pretext for the coercive policies of the White House, and emboldened the Zionists to continue their savage crimes and atrocities against the Palestinian people. In the aftermath of the disastrous military operations in Afghanistan, the international environment has been increasingly terrorized by the militaristic policies and tough stance of the U.S. administration, posing a serious threat against world peace and security. The rhetoric of the U.S. Administration in fighting against terrorism and defending peace process in the Middle East are only a cover for the hegemonistic plans of the United States to dominate and control the wealth and vital resources of other nations. Further in the message, leader added that "It is a shame that a country with a long record of sponsoring terrorist operations, a country that planned and undertook military coups in many parts of the world, a country with the largest arsenal of weapons of mass destruction, and a country that continues to support the most dangerous terrorists of the world is now going to take the lead in the war against terrorism. It is a total rejection of the truth that killing of women, men, and children, destruction of Palestinian homes, and expulsion of people from their homeland are being committed in the name of defending the cause of peace. "Our Islamic country is accused by the White House rulers of trying to undermine the Middle East peace process. They can never realize that the violation of the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people, and occupation of their land can never be called a peace, much less to be weakened by another government or a party. This oppressive process is doomed to failure that can be evidently seen in the awakening movement and sacrifices of the Palestinian people, he said. Ayatollah Khamenei further added that The Islamic Iran is firmly resolute in
holding up the flag of Islam as the religion of noble teachings, enlightenment,
salvation and liberty. We will never acquiesce in the coercion of the world
arrogance. Iran considers terrorism the enemy of human happiness and prosperity.
The Islamic Iran has paid a heavy price in fighting against the terrorists who
were inspired and trained by the United States and Israel. Our country neither
succumbs, nor is frightened by the threats of the imperial-mind powers of the
world. Our people and government value their independent policies and position
on the solid foundations of wisdom, which is the everlasting reminiscent of our
great leader, the late Imam Khomeini. The large demonstrations of Iranian
people, marking the 24th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution was a strong
response to the baseless claims of those who intend to disseminate seeds of
dispute between the people and the Islamic government. The people and government
of Iran condemn the threats and warmongering policies of the United States that
amply demonstrate the aggressive and barbaric nature of the U. S.
Administration. The violent behavior and illogical attitudes of the U. S.
decision makers represent the weak and vulnerable foundations of this oppressive
arrogant system of power.
Leader Calls For Serious Probe Into Tupolev Crash (16.2.2002)TEHRAN TIMES POLITICAL DESK, TEHRAN The Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, in a message to the Friday prayer leader of Khorramabad expressed his condolences over the death of the passengers and crew aboard the plane which crashed on Tuesday morning. The Russian-made Tupolev-154 was en route to Khorramabad from Tehran when it crashed into mountains near Khorramabad early Tuesday morning. In his message, the Leader said he prayed for the families of the victims to be given patience to endure the incident. Elsewhere in his message, the Leader referred to measures that the government is taking to determine the cause of the incident, adding that the investigation to find those responsible had to be pursued seriously. He added that Civil Aviation Organization officials were expected to prevent the occurrence of such incidents through their knowledge, skill and foresight. Supreme Leader Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei slams US President George W Bush (12.2.2002)Tehran, Feb 12, IRNA -- Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei, the Supreme
Leader of the Islamic Revolution, in a message on Tuesday evening thanked the
great Iranian nation for their spectacular demonstration of unity as shown in
their participation in the Feb 11 rallies, marking the 23rd anniversary of the
triumph of the Islamic Revolution in the country. He stressed that the presence
of the politically vigilant people of the country showed once again their
determination to safeguard the ideals of the Revolution and the values of Islam.
"This enthusiastic and powerful presence showed to the world how the divine
power is keeping this Revolution alive and in such a way that enemies are not
able to impose their will," he said. He gave his blessings on those who
have answered the call of duty and have played important roles in the service of
the nation. "This rally showed your revolutionary and Islamic zeal and
demonstrated your love for your Islamic nation and demonstrated your
determination to honor and defend the rising flag of Islam," he said.
"This enthusiastic and meaningful participation once more demonstrated the
eternal power of God Almighty uniting and increasing the will of the nation to
defy the theory of materialists and the simple-minded, he added. "Yesterday
(Monday), all political analysts from every corner of the world clearly
understood the message of your demonstrations and everybody witnessed how the
insulting and threatening words of the 'rulers' of the White House received a
brave and clear reply from the Iranian nation. "It has been so for the past
23 years and will remain so forever. The Great Satan has by mistake counted the
Iranian nation an outsider to the Islamic state although the people have made
known to the world their love for Islam, Imam Khomeini and the Islamic state.
"The Iranian nation and government authorities have correctly recognized
the fate of nations that have become victims of world capitalism and the trick
being played by the Great Satan as shown by the accusations it has raised
against the powerful Islamic system of government. But its objective has been
clearly revealed, that is, to impose its sovereignty over our beloved country
Iran in order to materialize its illegitimate interests in this honorable
nation's material and spiritual riches. "The US regime has, for years,
conducted the greatest terror operations and has achieved the worst that it
hoped to achieve with the independent Asian, African and South American
countries, has supported the most reactionary and abortive-oriented regimes, has
exported the most deadly weapons all over the world, has dispatched to operating
theaters its most dangerous terrorists or those whom it has trained, has killed
the most number of civilians and has looted the most oppressed nation in the
world, the Palestinians, from their most basic human rights and has given the
most and to the most inhuman regime in the world, the Zionist regime, had helped
the repressive Pahlavi regime stay in power for many years and has treated the
Iranian nation in the worst possible manner in the economic, military and
political arenas; and now, it is accusing the democratic and liberated people of
Iran of taking sides with terrorism, of neglecting human rights and of producing
and selling arms! "Let the world know that the Iranian nation and the
government authorities have deliberately chosen the path of justice and
independence and would insist on this path which they have chosen for, no doubt,
these brave and vigilant people would emerge victorious in all fields." The
Leader then admonished government authorities that the key to preserving the
national interest is through unity and avoidance of differences. Various tastes
and inclinations must not give rise to public quarrels or wrangling as this
would only make the enemies happy, he said. Lawmakers must pay attention to the
real needs of the people, just as as it is the Godly responsibility of the
Judiciary to serve the cause of justice and to preserve the peoples' dignity. On
the executive and managerial levels of government, he said responsibility must
be entrusted to trustworthy officials who will cut the treacherous hands of
those who loot government coffers off, whose faith in God and trust in this
great and honorable nation are beyond question, and who make sure that God
Almighty is always on the side of the doers of good whose Godly traditions would
always be there to support them. People's massive turnout in Monday's rally will be powerful reply to enemies: Leader (10.2.2002)Tehran, Feb 10, IRNA -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali
Khamenei here on Sunday said that the Iranian people, along with the country's
officials, will massively turn out in Monday's rallies and will give a decisive
and powerful response to the enemies. Millions of enthusiastic Iranians are to
take part in Bahman 22 (Feb 11) rallies on Monday to mark the 24th anniversary
of the victory of the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Referring to the arrogant and
threatening remarks made recently by certain U.S. officials, including President
George W. Bush, the Supreme Leader said that the remarks are an indication of
their frustration in getting their sinister political, security and advertising
activities achieved in the Islamic Republic of Iran. One of the objectives of
those remarks of U.S. officials is to sow discord among the Iranian people and
officials and to weaken the their existing unity and solidarity, the Leader said,
stressing on the importance of participating in Monday's rallies. "The
rallies will be a proof of the unity and solidarity of the Iranian people and
will play a determining and extraordinary role in the country's onward march,"
Ayatollah Khamenei reiterated. The 1979 Islamic Revolution put an end to decades
of humiliation of the Iranian people under arrogant rulers and foreign powers
with hegemonic ambitions, the Leader further stressed. The Leader ended by
reminding Iranian officials to fulfill their commitment towards the nation and
not to let the people down. Leader calls for "full preparedness" of armed forces, nation (7.2.2002)Tehran, Feb 7, IRNA -- Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei here Thursday
called on the nation and Iran's armed forces to maintain their "unity,
vigilance and full preparedness" in the face of threats from outside. In a
meeting with air force commanders and ordinary personnel, he also made a veiled
warning to the United States against its recent aggressive stance toward the
Islamic Republic which it has accused of forming an "axis of evil"
with Iraq and North Korea. "The Iranian nation, in line with their
anti-hegemonic attitude, will never initiate an aggression. But, if anybody
challenges them or threatens their interests, the answer of the Iranian nation
will be strong, making the aggressors regretful," Ayatollah Khamenei said.
He slammed Washington's recent vitriolic attacks on the Islamic Republic, saying
the US anger with Tehran was due to Iranians' anti-imperial stances. "In
America's eyes, the only good and acceptable countries are those which are
totally submissive to the US and its expansionist policies," the leader
said, adding that such an attitude has led to an international disgust. "It
is not only the Iranian nation which hates you, but the whole world and nations
detest you as a hegemonic, arrogant, tyrant and hypocritical regime," Leader: Martyrs are symbol of national bravery, dignity (7.2.2002)Tehran, Feb 7, IRNA -- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali
Khamenei said on Thursday that the martyrs are the symbol of national bravery,
dignity and hope. In a message read out by Head of the Martyr Foundation
Hojjatoleslam Ali Rahimyan at Behesht-e-Zahra cemetery in southern Tehran, the
Supreme Leader paid glowing tribute to the martyrs of the Islamic Revolution and
the Iraqi-imposed war (1980-1988). A special ceremony was held at the cemetery
on the "martyrs day", the seventh day of the ten-day dawn ceremony
held every year to mark the anniversary of victory of the Islamic Revolution.
The Leader said, "We honor the memory, sacrifices and the bravery of the
dear martyrs which is shining as symbol of national bravery and dignity."
The Leader said that thanks God who bestowed the Iranian nation such a brave and
valiant youth who dedicate their life to safeguard the independence, faith and
dignity of the nation. This is the great heritage for the Iranian nation whose
young soldiers are always well-prepared to defend the country in the battlefield.
"The hegemonic powers should know that the Iranian nation and its young
soldiers will firmly stand against any kind of aggression and are well-prepared
to protect the achievements of the Islamic Revolution made available by the dear
martyrs and their martyrs," the Supreme Leader said. |
