The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei met this morning with the members of the Assembly of Experts. His Eminence said that the Iranian nation and the Islamic Republic have faced different challenges and problems during the past thirty years and the outcome has been positive. He further added that the positive outcome of tackling these challenges is indicative of the success of the Iranian nation and the efficiency of the Islamic Republic and the Revolution.
He further reiterated that the nation and the officials of the Islamic Republic are optimistic about the bright future which lies ahead and will oppose all the enemies' efforts to instill pessimism into the Iranian nation. He also added that the nation and the officials will continue the path of grandeur and progress through their determination and strenuous efforts.
His Eminence also referred to certain shortcomings and added that the Iranian nation and the officials of the Islamic Republic have always tackled different problems during the past thirty years. He further added that the great and incredible progress which has been made by the nation despite all these problems is indicative of the fact that the Iranian nation and government are treading the right path and are capable of solving all problems.
The Leader of the Islamic Revolution also stressed that the existing problems should not be ignored and said that everyone should make efforts to solve these problems. He further said that those who have evil intentions and a pessimistic and narrow-minded view are trying to instill despair into the people and prevent the people and the country from making progress.
His Eminence further said that the nation has developed a positive and enthusiastic perspective on the future, and the Iranian youth are full of dynamism and hope. He added that the officials and influential figures should not instill pessimism and despair into the people through lack of patience and misconduct.
The Leader of the Islamic Revolution also compared the current situation of the country with the past and said: "Thirty years ago, those who were opposed to the Revolution, were active in Tehran and other parts of the country due to the approval of certain officials of the time. But the reasonable progress of the Islamic Republic and the nation as well as the achievements which have been made have disappointed those who are opposed to the Revolution."
His Eminence also referred to the great progress which has been made in the country in scientific fields and stated: "Of course, it is true that some of these plans were started in the recent decades. However, it should not be forgotten that some people played a more important role in implementing these plans through their determination and efforts."
Ayatollah Khamenei also referred to the passive reaction of those are opposed to the progress of the Islamic Republic in regard to the recent achievement made by the Islamic Republic in developing the required technology to launch satellites and added: "This great achievement was widely broadcast across the world and informed the scientists of the world of the great capacities and progress of Iranian scientists."
Ayatollah Khamenei described fear of future problems as worse than the actual occurrence of those problems. He reiterated that the progress which has been made inside the country and the great problems which have been solved successfully are all flags of hope raised by God Almighty for faithful people in order to prove that God will fulfill all the promises He has made.
He added: "Unfortunately, there are some people who overemphasize minor issues and ignore these facts and flags of hope."
Elsewhere in his speech, Ayatollah Khamenei described the active presence of the people in this year's demonstrations marking the victory of the Islamic Revolution as a clear sign of optimism among the people and added that the people are always ready to defend the Revolution and the Islamic Republic.
The Leader of the Islamic Revolution described unity as a vital issue for Muslims. Referring to the differences among followers of different religions, he added: "These differences of opinion should not lead to conflict among Muslims or undermine their unanimity and brotherly relations."
Ayatollah Khamenei said the organized efforts by the arrogant powers to create discord among Muslim countries and nations are indicative of the fierce enmity of the arrogant powers towards the independence, grandeur, and progress of the Muslim world.
He further added: "The enemies of Islam saw the effect of the demonstrations, which were staged by the Muslim nation in support of the innocent people of Gaza and Palestine, on the disgraceful defeat of the Zionist army. Therefore, they will never give up their efforts to create discord among Muslim nations and countries."
Ayatollah Khamenei said that raising the flag of Islam is the main reason for attracting the hearts of Muslim nations to the Islamic Republic and added: "Remaining loyal to the teachings of Islam and the Holy Quran and making efforts to implement those teachings have raised the position of the Iranian nation among Muslim nations to the extent that all Islamic communities are now a great support for the Islamic Republic. And this is a decisive fact which should not be ignored under any circumstances."