Supreme Leader: Iran proud
of Iraq's progress, national sovereignty
Tehran, Nov 22, IRNA
Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei
said on Tuesday that Iran is proud of Iraq's progress, security,
independence and national strength and there is no limits on development
of cooperation with Iraq. In a meeting with President Jalal Talabani in
presence of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the Supreme Leader said that
Iranian and Iraqi nations enjoy long-standing religious, cultural and
historical affinity and Iran is pleased with the political process for
establishment of a democratic government in Iraq. "Setting up of a
democratic government in Iraq and holding of a national referendum for new
Constitution are exceptional opportunity for the Iraqi people to determine
their own fate. The Iraqi nation is great and enjoys extensive capacity.
Iraq will shine on top of the Muslim world in near future by overcoming
the current hardship and destructions," the Supreme Leader said. "Your
security is our own security and Iran honors Iraq's independence and power.
You will extend assistance to you in those fields," the Supreme Leader
said. Ayatollah Khamenei expressed grief at tragic events on Saturday and
Sunday in Iraq and loss of lives of innocent people in the blind terrorist
attacks in Iraq and said that Iran holds the US responsible for the
current tragedies taking place in Iraq. The Supreme Leader called for
national resolve to leave behind the current ordeal and said that Iraqi
people are expected to foster national solidarity and pave the way for
setting a timetable for withdrawal of occupation forces. The Supreme
Leader predicted that the US and British forces will withdraw from Iraq
with a bitter experience. Ayatollah Khamenei castigated US propaganda
campaign against Iran aimed at damaging Iran-Iraq relations and said that
Iraqi President Talabani's statement is a clear example of baselessness of
US conspiracy.
Ayatollah Khamenei said that Iraqi people will be exposed to US
pressure if the government and Iraqi people fail to strengthen their unity.
"Attempts of certain elements to satisfy the US are doomed, because, Iraq
and its neighbors will remain in the region forever, but, US presence
there is temporary." The Supreme Leader called for implementation of the
accords between Iran and former Iraqi transitional administration.
Supreme Leader receives
female mountaineers conquering Everest
Tehran, Nov 21, IRNA
Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei
said on Monday that Iranian woman have accomplished the hard task of
scaling Mount Everest and this indicated the strong might of the Iranian
youth. "The great feat demonstrates the true face of Iran. It depicts the
fact that the Iranian nation is dynamic and alive. They have going
forwards on the path of scientific and technological development by
relying on the Almighty God and national capacity," the Supreme Leader
said in a meeting with the female Iranian mountaineers who managed to
conquer Mount Everest recently.
"It is an honor for everyone to see the young women accomplishing such
a magnificent work. They brought honor for the entire Iranian community. I
was filled with a sense of honor when I heard that the Iranian ladies
reached Everest peak while carrying the flag bearing the phrase 'Ya
Zahra'(AS)," the Supreme Leader said. Ayatollah Khamenei once again
praised the brave Muslim women "who overcame the freezing and harsh nature
of Everest thanks to their iron might and strong resolve." "This is a
great action and actually represents the national capacity. It was just a
publicity work which displayed the spirit of the nation."
Ayatollah Khamenei encouraged people especially the youth to reinforce
their self-confidence and rely upon the Almighty God. He advised the
respective officials to promote sports at public level. "All should
exercise to protect their health. They should go mountaineering to enjoy
clean environment of the mountain," the Supreme Leader said.
Supreme Leader calls for
putting into practice 20-Year Strategy for Development
Tehran, Nov 14, IRNA
Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei
said on Monday that putting into practice 20-Year Strategy for Economic,
Social and Cultural Development would serve major goals of the Islamic
Revolution. The 20-Year Strategy will be implemented in the context of
four Five-Year Economic, Social and Cultural Development Plans (2005-2025)
to be drawn up by Management and Planning Organization (MPO) and approved
by Majlis respectively. In a meeting with Friday Prayers Leaders, the
Supreme Leader called for observance of unity and vigilance, preservation
of revolutionary spirit and values, boosting national resolve to move
forward to progress and optimum use of national faith in Islamic values
and morality.
The Supreme Leader backed President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's government
and called for Friday Prayers Leaders assistance to the government and
president. "Thanks God, both the president and government are seriously
working in line with goals of the Islamic Revolution. All should help the
government and president fulfill their responsibility." On impact of
achievements of Iran on the Muslim World, the Supreme Leader said that
Iranian nation have bravely hoisted flag of Islam and made headway to
development and scientific progress.
The Supreme Leader said that Iran works to make breakthrough in line
with Islamic methodology and set a pattern for the Muslim World, something
which is worrying the global hegemonic power. The Supreme Leader said that
in the wake of the presidential election, all should exercise vigilance
and bolster national solidarity. "You would focus on common grounds and
commands of Islam and seriously avoid any action or statement which may
cause rift among people, especially in the current period (the aftermath
of presidential election)," Supreme Leader said.
The Supreme Leader said that the need to preserve revolutionary spirit
and values does not mean to accept irregularity which took place normally
in the early days of victory of the Islamic Revolution. The Supreme Leader
cautioned Friday Prayers Leaders not to raise great expectations from the
government which require long time. Ayatollah Khamenei also said that the
press have raised criticism about performance of the government which is
unfair, because, the new government has taken office for only two and a
half months.
Leader stresses on Muslim
unity
Tehran, Nov 4 - Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution considered Eid
al-fitr as one of the commonalties in the world Muslim and highlighted its
significance for the unity of the Islamic nations.
"Today, Islamic nations have got awakened and the Islamic Ummah stands
as an undeniable global reality", Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei told a
meeting of government official as well as people from different strata. He
prayed to God for the final materialization of the hope the Islamic
Republic has created in the hearts of the Islamic nations by uplifting the
flag of Islam.
He thanked the Iranian nation and the world Muslim for the massive and
enthusiastic presence in the rallies of the World Qods Day, which resulted
in the revival of the Palestinian and Al-Qods issue in the global arena.
"If the usurpers of Palestine and their international advocates once
dreamed that the Palestinian issue will be let slip, the Palestinian
nation's resistance and the Islamic ardor practiced by the world Muslim
regarding the sacred Qods have made their false illusion end up in tatters."
Ayatollah Khamenei underscored that any backtrack of the Islamic
government in the face of arrogant powers, the America's arrogant
government in particular, will add their impudence.
"International powers in spite of their propaganda campaigns and
uproars are not absolute and endless powers", he noted, emphasizing that
they will see their desires failed given the nations' resistance. He
reminded of the Iraqi case as an example which never took the occupiers'
desired form.
He, however, declared that the Islamic Republic suspects the US and
Israeli espionage bodies have hands behind the ongoing terrorist attacks
in Iraq.
The leader considered the resistance of the Palestinian nation and
Islamic nations as much effective in the failure of those powers' whims.
"The Islamic Republic of Iran's idea in the Palestinian issue is a
repeatedly announced logical argument; all the Palestinian population must
be allowed to select the Palestinian government during a free polls and
before the eyes of the world," he said, adding, that legitimate government
must put on dock the criminals of the Palestinian territories, including
Sharon and others, in a competent court.
He termed the proposal a touchstone to assess the truthfulness of those
who defend the human rights.
Prior to the Leader's speech, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad made some
remarks.
He felicitates the Iranian nation and world Muslim on the auspicious
Eid al-Fitr. He deplored that in today's world power is mostly held
tightly by those who show no adherence to divine teachings and no stand no
rightful idea, while also oppressing and plundering man' properties and
committing terror acts.
The President reaffirmed that the IRI's backing for the rights of
oppressed nations, especially the Palestinian nation, comes in line with
defending justice, peace and affection to innocent human bodies.
"Despite the arrogant powers' desire, the world treads on the
materialization of justice", he said.
"According to the Lord's vows, the righteous will inherit the earth".
