Leader of the
Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei described the younger
generation as the forerunners and propellers of society and stressed, "This
talented and intelligent generation will undoubtedly deliver beloved Iran to the
point of preference by overcoming obstacles and hardships; indeed, the
realization of this resplendent objective requires [Iranian people] to identify
the main and malicious enemy of the Iranian nation, i.e. the US, acquire
science, work and endeavor, and boost relationships with God Almighty.”
In this meeting, which was held ahead of November 4, the National Day of
Campaign against Global Hegemony, Ayatollah Khamenei hailed the passion of youth
and the analytic power of the younger generation, adding, "The youth are, by
nature, associated with mobility and progress, but in our country even teenagers
have these characteristics.”
He pointed to instances of this thrilling reality in stages before and after the
triumph of the Islamic Revolution, saying, "During the events of the Revolution,
teenagers entered the fray alongside youths and made such a stand against the
malevolence of the tyrannical [Pahlavi] regime that November 4, 1978 was named
after them.”
The Leader recalled the brave presence on the scenes of the Sacred Defense
against the Iraqi aggression in the 1980s as another example and added,
"Teenagers fought and caused a stir like efficient and courageous men during the
imposed war.”
Ayatollah Khamenei said the current generation of youths and teenagers possess
the same privileges and characteristics as the young generation during the
Revolution and the Sacred Defense and said, "According to precise intelligence,
our youths and teenagers today even analyze issues and act better than the
previous generations.”
The Leader of the Islamic Revolution pointed to enemy efforts to pervert the
generations through approaches such as the promotion of depravity, narcotics and
misleading computer games, adding, "Despite these hostilities, the teenagers of
the 2000s that have not seen the Imam (the late founder of the Islamic Republic
Imam Khomeini) or the Revolution or the Sacred Defense, follow the fundamental
concepts of the Revolution with the same insight and might of the prudent youth
of the early days of the Revolution.”
He highlighted the fact that the enmities of global bullies have so far had no
effect and they have not been able to do a damn thing, saying, "My beloved
children, you are the generation that will be able to take this country to the
highest point and fulfill the nation’s Islamic ideals and great wishes by
overcoming the ploys of the enemy and surmounting the obstacles and hardships;
however, the realization of this objectives has a number of conditions.”
Elaborating on the necessity of identifying the enemy as the precursor for the
continuation of the fulfillment of the objectives of the establishment and the
nation, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution stressed, "The US is in the true
sense of word the evil and main enemy and this reality is not based on prejudice
and a cynical look, but rather emanates from experience, proper comprehension of
issues and seeing the realities on the ground.”
Ayatollah Khamenei pointed to US President Donald Trump’s calling Iranians a
terrorist nation, adding, "This foolish comment shows that the Americans are not
only the enemies of Iran’s leadership and government, but are also hostile to
and bear a grudge against the existence of a nation that is indefatigably
standing against them.”
He recalled the remarks a few years back by a US official who had said that the
Iranian nation must be eliminated at the roots, adding, "They are incapable of
understating this reality that a nation with such a rich historical and cultural
background cannot be uprooted.”
The Leader of the Islamic Revolution said the deep hostility of the US against
the Iranian nation has blinded the Americans to the extent that they make
miscalculations and repeat their mistakes, adding, "The Americans started their
hostilities from the first day of victory when the Revolution was a slender
sapling and are continuing with the same futile plots today that the Islamic
Republic has turned into a robust and fully-grown tree, because animosity and
spite have deprived them of seeing and understanding the realities and proper
assessment.”
Ayatollah Khamenei criticized those who believe that "we should slightly back
down against the US for its hostilities to ease,” adding, "Historical
experiences, including the case of Dr. Mosaddegh (an Iranian prime minister
whose democratically-elected government was overthrown through a US-led coup in
1953) prove that Americans show no mercy even toward those who have pinned their
hopes on them.”
On the same note, he added, "Mosaddegh trusted and held talks with the US to
counter the British, but it was the same Americans who mounted a coup against
him.”
Summing up this part of his speech, the Leader of the Revolution stressed, "Not
even the likes of Dr. Mosaddegh satisfy the Americans; they want puppets,
pushovers and yes-men, so that they may rule the important and profitable
country of Iran just like the era of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi.”
Ayatollah Khamenei pointed to the recurrent hostilities of the US
administration, adding, "And now, they are doing all the evil [they can] to
wreck the outcome of the nuclear negotiations, namely the JCPOA (Joint
Comprehensive Plan of Action).”
Adducing these realities, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution added, "Backing
down against the Americans will make them pushy and brazen; therefore, the only
way is confrontation and resistance.”
He strongly urged the university and school students not to ignore the main
enemy, namely the US, adding, "This is the main condition for the continuation
of the auspicious path of the country’s future.”
Ayatollah Khamenei cited learning and studying, acquisition of science as well
as making efforts and endeavors by school and university students constitute
another condition for the country to have bright future, adding, "Studying and
acquiring science should turn into a lofty goal.”
He added, "Boosting the country’s academic level will increase the power to face
hostilities and ride out difficult and stormy waves, result in the greater
internal solidification of Iran and fulfill the great wishes of the nation.”
"Boosting relationships with God Almighty” was another strong recommendation
that the Leader of the Islamic Revolution offered to the youths and teenagers
and added, "Your luminous and pure hearts will facilitate the attraction of
God’s favor and grace; appreciate this blessing.”