TEHRAN: Iran’s supreme leader said Wednesday that years of “troublemaking” by arch-foe the United States had not broken the Islamic Republic, which must face head-on its challenges at home and abroad.
“We should understand the obstacles on the path taken by Imam” Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini who founded the Islamic Republic, Syed Khamenei said at the 25th anniversary of his predecessor’s death.
Ayatollah Khamenei said, ?The Islamic Republic of Iran has the first say when it comes to policy making in the region; it stands alone against the usurper regime (of Israel), that is supported by the world bullying powers; it does not tolerate the tyrant while defending the oppressed.?
Recalling the late Imam Khomeini, Ayatollah Khamenei said, ?In Imam?s school of thought, the power gained out of forgery and force is not accepted; however, any authority resulting from public elections is meaningful.?
“The external challenge before Iran is the troublemaking of the global arrogance — frankly speaking, that of the United States,” he added in remarks broadcast live on state television from Imam Khomeini’s shrine, south of Tehran.
Ayatollah Khamenei emphasized that European countries are making a big strategic mistake as they respect US interests while Washington refrains from respecting theirs.
Military action is not currently a priority for the US after it suffered losses during its invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan, the Leader stated.
Ayatollah Khamenei also stressed the importance of identifying the countrys true enemies.
Today, Takfiri groups are working against Islam and Muslims in certain regions and carrying out evil acts, but they are not the main enemies. The main enemy is the one who provokes them and provides them with money, Ayatollah Khamenei said.
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