Tehran, March 22 - The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution pointed
to the start of the country's Fourth Comprehensive Development Plan during
the Iranian New Year, arguing, "The upcoming (Presidential) election's
significance is way above that of the previous elections."
"The 4th development plan would be the first step toward materializing
the country's 20-year perspective and therefore we would be in need of a
strong, efficient, capable, vivacious and brisk management during the
course of the New Year, capable of establishing the foundations and
pillars of that bright plan," he said.
Elaborating on the significance of selecting the country's future
president alertly, he added, "Much has been achieved ever since the end of
the (Iraqi-imposed) war in various fields and now the country is in need
of a capable and mighty manager to be able to launch a new movement in the
new era when the implementation of this perspective would start, and to
eliminate the existing obstacles mightily so as to make tangible the
results of the efforts made within the past two decades in the consumption
baskets of nation."
The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution referred to the exalted
status and broad legal powers of the IRI president, adding, "The president
has within his disposal the immense national wealth, that is the annual
budgets, as well as the facilities and management systems throughout the
country at various levels. He can resort to an appropriate management
system and launch an effective campaign against corruption to safeguard
the national wealth and increase its effects in people's lives."
Summing up his comments on the upcoming presidential elections, he
emphasized, "Due to all those reasons the presidential elections is quite
significant and therefore the people should already be concerned about
Khordad 27th, by surveying about those candidates whose right to run would
be approved officially so as to make a wise and alert choice and to vote
for an efficient, brave, honest, vivacious individual with a heart that
would beat for the people and recognize the nation's rights and their
power, as well as the ideals and values of the revolution, and to pave the
path for the country's advancement and for warding off the enemies."
The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution referring to the recent US
politicians' threats added, Our people and statesmen have got used to the
US politicians' threats within the course of the past twenty-six years and
the alert and brave Iranians just do not heed such hallow hue and cry,
caring really for their own duties towards advancement and development of
their country."
Spelling out the US lies about Iran's intention to manufacture the
atomic bomb, he reiterated, "The Americans know too well that stories
about manufacturing of the A-bomb in Iran are but unfounded fables, and
that what really scares them is an Islamic Iran, equipped with modern
technology." Ayatollah Khamenei said, "Their hue and cry is aimed at at
blocking the Iranian nation's path towards advancement and development and
to to keep this country in need of themselves for goods.
The leader added, "This nation considers being benefited from the
nuclear energy their natural right and would never abandon that right."
Referring to the Americans usage of the atomic bomb to annihilate the
nations, he added, "Only the American politicians can do such things and
we are not even after manufacturing the Atomic bomb since our religion
does not permit us to treat our enemies like that."
Referring to those who echo the enemies' claims, his eminence emphasize
that the Iranian nations' emphasis on taking advantage of atomic energy is
just a pretext, Ayatollah Khamenei said, "Even in the absence of that
pretext, too, the Americans would create other ones such as supporting the
terrorists and violating the human rights."
Ayatollah Khamenei referred to Us forces' horrendous crimes in Iraq's
Abu Ghraib and Cuba's Guantanamo Bay US detention camp in broad and
continuous violation of human rights, adding, "The standard bearers of the
human rights in United States are broadest violators of such rights around
the globe."
Referring the recent US threats, he reiterated, "Of course we are not
warmongers like the US politicians, but if the prestige and national
interests of this nation would be at stake the Iranian officials, too,
like every other Iranian individual would selflessly defend, unlike the US
politicians, and I, too, would wear war attire and get ready for leading
the nation in the war.
He considered national solidarity, public participation, and grasping
to Allah's strong rope the most effective weapons at the disposal of the
Iranian nation at the service of annulment of the enemies' plots.
Ayatollah Khamenei also referred to the US politicians' investments in
mobilizing the Iranian opposition and their dispatching of spies and
mercenaries to Iran to safeguard the aliens' interests in Iran resorting
to US funds, while pretending to be independent Iranian opposition forces,
arguing, "In the eyes of the Iranian nation you are the most loathsome."
2005-03-21
The Grand Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Sayyid Ali
Khamenei addressed a large gathering of people comprising tens of
thousands of residents and visiting pilgrims in the holy city of Mashhad
on Monday, March 21, the Iranian New Year’s Day.
In his speech, the Leader referred to the most important issues of the
current year, including the rights and duties of the Iranian nation and
the responsibilities of government officials with respect to the upcoming
presidential elections and the necessary measures that should be taken to
foil the enemies’ plots and neutralize their threats.
He also stressed that the promotion of national solidarity and public
participation and the utilization of the people’s great vitality and
numerous capabilities will help to build a better and brighter future for
the Iranian nation.
As regards the reason for calling the current year ‘The Year of
National Solidarity and Public Participation’, Ayatollah Khamenei noted
that the denomination has been prompted by the country’s strategic need
for the people’s presence on various scenes. He stated that the
denominations of the current and past years have not been intended as mere
formalities, but that they indicate the general tendency and direction of
the Iranian nation and government. Referring to the denominations of the
former years such as ‘The Year of Alawi Conduct (the Conduct of Imam Ali (greetings
be upon him))', ‘The Year of Serving the Public’ and ‘The Year of
Accountability’, the Leader noted that such mottos as well as other
necessities such as the movement for seeking and administering justice,
the software movement for opening new horizons in science, the movement
for promoting broad-mindedness, the officials' greater attention to
Islamic and revolutionary values and the continuation of scientific,
economic and managerial campaigns are in fact what the Iranian nation
demands and what the Islamic Republic needs.
He pointed out that by drawing on the experience obtained over the
recent years, the people and government officials should take greater
strides toward the accomplishment of these goals and ideals. Criticizing
those who are engaged in a campaign of mud-slinging and character
assassination instead of competing with each other in serving the public
in the best possible manner, Ayatollah Khamenei stated that the
accomplishment of the noble objectives and ideals of the great, valorous
and dedicated Iranian nation should be expedited by delineating bright and
promising prospects for the Iranian people and promoting unity and
brotherhood in society. The Leader further referred to the significance of
the upcoming presidential elections and the need to thwart the enemies in
their plots and counteract their threats. He also considered national
solidarity and public participation of special importance in the current
year.
"The presence of the Iranian people on various scenes over the past 26
years has thwarted those casting a covetous eye on this country. In the
same manner, the massive turnout of the Iranian people in the June -17
presidential elections will manifest their genuine participation in
running their country. It will also play an effective role in neutralizing
the threats posed by the enemies," he stated.
Ayatollah Khamenei described voting in the upcoming presidential
elections as both a civil right and a national duty. "All the Iranian
people across the country have an equal right to participate in electing
the chief executive of the country. Besides, this participation is a
national duty as well, since it keeps the spirit of commitment and
responsibility alive in society and shows the enemies the decisive role of
our nation," he noted. Elsewhere in his statements, the Leader of the
Islamic Republic touched on the country's Fourth Development Plan, which
will be initiated in the near future. Referring to the fact that the
Fourth Development Plan constitutes the first phase of the 20-Year
Perspective Document, he emphasized that the country is in need of a
competent and dynamic chief executive who will be able to provide strong
pillars and firm cornerstones for this document through effective measures.
Ayatollah Khamenei called on the Iranian people to find out which
presidential candidate is the most competent and most suitable for the
office. "If the people vote for a candidate who is efficient, courageous,
dedicated, loyal to the rights of the nation and devoted to the Islamic
values and revolutionary ideals, their vote will not only accelerate the
country's progress and development but deter the enemies as well."
Further in his statements, the Leader hinted at the recent threatening
remarks uttered by U.S. officials and stated that the Iranian people and
officials have over the past 26 years become used to the threats posed by
the enemies. "The Iranian people and officials, while remaining watchful
and vigilant, will continue with their measures contributing to the
country's progress regardless of the uproar and commotion being raised by
the enemies," he noted. Referring to the lies uttered by U.S. officials,
who are falsely claiming that Iran is trying to build nuclear weapons,
Ayatollah Khomeini stated, "U.S. officials know very well that the Islamic
Republic does not pursue nuclear weapons, and such claims are by no means
true. But what actually worries them is a powerful, developed, independent
and Islamic Iran enjoying modern technologies." Ayatollah Khamenei pointed
out that by raising uproar and commotion, U.S. officials are trying to
block Iran's progress and development and keep this country dependent on
others. "However, the Islamic Republic considers the use of nuclear
technology for peaceful purposes its legitimate right and will by no means
forego its right," he stressed.
The Leader of the Islamic Republic further referred to U.S. deployment
of nuclear bombs and killing of hundreds of thousands of innocent people
in World War II. "It is the United States itself that is capable of
committing such horrendous crimes. We are not pursuing nuclear weapons,
since we are not allowed by our religion Islam to treat even our enemies
in such a manner."
Ayatollah Khamenei also hinted at the crimes committed by U.S.
servicemen at AbuGhuraib and Guantanamo prisons as well as the flagrant
violation of human rights in the United States. "Those claiming to
advocate human rights and accusing the great Iranian nation of violating
human rights are committing the most blatant human rights violations
themselves."
As regards U.S. threats against the Islamic Republic, the Leader noted
that the Iranian people and officials are not affected by such threats. He
further stated, "The Iranian officials, unlike belligerent U.S. officials,
do not favor war and bloodshed. However, if some day the honor and dignity
of our nation and the interests of our country are at stake, the Iranian
officials, like other Iranians and unlike U.S. officials, will be ready to
make all kinds of sacrifices. If an unpleasant event happens to our nation,
I myself will put on a military uniform and get ready to make any kind of
sacrifice."
Referring to the U.S. officials' remarks to the effect that they are
going to invest money in breeding an opposition group in Iran, Ayatollah
Khamenei stated, "U.S. officials should not vainly pin their hopes on
their agents and mercenaries in Iran, since those who are paid by the
United States to further the interests of the aliens in this country and
who at the same time pose as opposition figures will be the most hated
ones in the eyes of the Iranian people." In conclusion, the Leader of the
Islamic Republic described national unity and solidarity and public
participation as the Iranian people's most effective weapons in the face
of the enemies' threats and intrigues.
Leader meet Experts Assembly members
Tehran, March 18 - Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah
Seyed Ali Khamenei said on Thursday there is an ongoing challenge between
new Islamic order initiated by the Islamic Republic of Iran and the new
world order being followed by global arrogance. Addressing members of
Assembly of Experts, the Supreme Leader said that under such circumstances
it is vital for the people and the officials to exercise vigilance and to
actively turn out in the upcoming presidential election.
The Supreme Leader rebutted US extensive propaganda campaign against
the Islamic Republic of Iran terming it token of inability to confront
with Islamic system.
"The Islamic Republic of Iran has taken shape based on Islamic and
religious thoughts and the sacred sapling has grown up with deep roots in
the Muslim world. It is an experience for the entire Muslim community
preventing the arrogant powers from achieving their materialistic goals.
That's why they are afraid of coming to terms with the sacred aspirations
of the Islamic Republic," Ayatollah Khamenei said.
The Supreme Leader put emphasis on the need to implement the 20-year
strategy plan for economic, social and cultural development and said that
the plan would lead Iran to a developed country in the next 20 years.
"The development and welfare will never be available in short term. It
is achievable by carrying out the 20-year strategy plan for economic,
social and cultural development," the Supreme Leader said. The Supreme
Leader said that the 20-year development plan ensures the prestige of the
nation for future aiming to turn Iran to adeveloped nation.
Ayatollah Khamenei criticized the US strategy of a "Great Middle East"
and said that such a strategy seeks to forge domination over whole the
region and plunder its resources in collaboration with the Zionist regime.
The Americans seek to materialize their desire of forming so-called
democratic governments but actual puppet regimes for the United States in
the Middle East but to no avail, the Supreme Leader said. "The awareness
of the Islamic nations is major obstacle to their desire. The people
should massively turn out in the upcoming presidential election and elect
a president loyal to the Islamic Revolution and its values to go ahead
with development plan," the Supreme Leader said.
The Supreme Leader said that the Assembly of Experts is an exceptional
body elected by vote of people and the body enjoys brilliant personalities
and high ranking officials. The 86-seat Assembly of Experts elected by
national voting for eight-year term hold meetings twice a year to make
recommendations to the Supreme Leader on crucial issues.
Leader eulogize services to war vets
Tehran, March 13 - Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah
Seyed Ali Khamenei on Saturday appreciated the service rendered to war
veterans describing it as a valuable and great task. In a meeting with
officials of the Foundation for Martyrs and War Veterans Affairs,
Ayatollah Khamenei said that revival of honorable culture of martyrdom and
sacrifice will help promote morality in the society and the entire world
as well.
"All officials mustd know it their task to promote the culture of
sacrifice and martyrdom. They should respectfully deal with the families
of the Martyrs and the war veterans," he said. He expressed gratitude for
the services of the Foundation for Martyrs and War Veterans Affairs and
reintegration of the war veterans affairs in the Martyrs Foundation.
The Foundation for Martyrs was established by the late Imam Khomeini to
extend welfare services to the bereaved families of martyrs and war
veterans.
Tehran, March 9 - Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Seyed Ali
Khamenei donated 100 million rials for the poor on the occasion of the
charity week here Wednesday. Marking the occasion, President Mohammad
Khatami, Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Mahmoud Hashemi Shahroudi, and Majlis
Speaker Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel also donated 50, 30, 20 million rials
respectively. The charity feast is sponsored by Imam Khomeini Relief
Committee, Basij Resistance Force, and Islamic Republic of Iran
Broadcasting (IRIB).
Tehran, March 9 - The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution
Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei visited the command center of the ground
forces of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps in Tehran on Wednesday to get
a first-hand account of the capabilities of revolutionary guards.
The Leader paid respects to the unknown martyrs of the IRGC and
inspected the guard of honor. Faith, high motivation and morale, as well
as training, coordination and advanced equipment are instrumental in the
might and efficiency of the armed forces, the Supreme Leader said, adding
that revolutionary guards who bring all these features together should try
their best to maintain their strong faith.
Recalling the designs of domineering powers who have throughout history,
ignored the identity and history of independent nations to serve their own
interests, the Leader said in circumstances as such, as prescribed by the
Muslim faith, every effort should be made to boost the nation's defense
capability. Ayatollah Khamenei blamed the weakness of nations on their
inability to cope with difficulties and lack of preparedness to counter
aggression, and said Iranians rely on their armed forces who enjoy high
military capability to stand up to foreign powers. After inspecting an
exhibition on the achievements of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps, the
Leader told a host of IRGC Commanders, spirituality has been a key factor
in the victory the Islamic Iran has pulled off in the face of various
challenges in the past 25 years.
Ayatollah Khamenei further said, however, that does not mean material
elements have been inconsequential; rather they complement faith and
determination to secure the stated objectives.
Tehran, March 6 - Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah
Ali Khamenei told a host of law enforcement commanders and officials on
Sunday the police force which comes to represent decipline and compassion,
should try its best to remain steadfast in implementing law and order as
it displays sympathy in dealing with the public whenever need be.
Ayatollah Khamenei further called on police commanders to boost the
spiritual might of the force, saying police officers should maintain their
power but shun violent methods, and shore up their spiritual strength by
forging a close bond with members of the public. The Leader also urged law
enforcement commanders to promote morality and spirituality among the
police ranks, and go the extra mile to serve the Iranians.
In conclusion Ayatollah Khamenei said the force should employ
scientific techniques in countering social vice and disorder.
Tehran, March 4 - Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah
Seyed Ali Khamenei said on Thursday that the young generation of
university students are the most reliable and efficient human resources to
accomplish great achievements. In a meeting with members of the union of
the Islamic Associations of University Students, the Supreme Leader
praised the the present knowledgeable young generation students as a
herald of bright future ahead.
The Supreme Leader criticized statement of a US official describing US
interventions in other countries' affairs as 'permitted', and said that
independent nations were facing both apparent and covert attacks of the
hegemonic powers. Ayatollah Khamenei denounced the US officials for
regarding themselves "headmen of a village" and that all nations should
follow their lead.
The Supreme Leader said the Middle East is one of the most sensitive
points of challenges in the world and that the Americans attempted to
fulfill their neo-colonialist dream of a bigger Middle East by bringing to
power governments in the regional states under the guise of democracy but
they actually should be followers of the policies of the US and western
companies. Referring to the instrumental use the hegemonic powers from
media and arts to materialize their neo-colonialist objectives in the
world, the Supreme Leader said that the US would certainly fail to gain
its objectives now that the world nations are making up their minds to
fight its supremacy.
Pointing to the US failure in the past 26 years in its anti-Iran
attempts, the Supreme Leader said that it was a clear proof that awareness
of nations would help them stand up to any conspiracy. The Supreme Leader
said that Iranian young scientists have made a breakthrough for scientific
progress with acquiring civilian nuclear technology.
"The arrogant powers are angry with Iranian national program in the
field of nuclear technology, because they know well that uranium
enrichment is a headway for scientific progress," Ayatollah Khamenei said.
