Students, scientific and cultural figures, and representatives of various student associations from different universities met this evening with Ayatollah Khamenei the Leader of the Islamic Revolution and exchanged views about different academic, scientific, social, cultural, and political issues.
Speaking at the meeting, Ayatollah Khamenei referred to some of the statements made by the students and said that the dynamic and curious nature of young university students will guarantee a bright future for the country, Islam, and the Islamic Ummah. He further stressed: "In spite of their different names, the faithful student groups are considered the harbinger of a bright future for Iran and the Islamic Republic."
In response to some of the students who had demanded the trial of the individuals behind the post-election events, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution said: "In the case of highly important matters, we must not move ahead on the basis of rumors and speculations."
His Eminence said that the Islamic Republic is the outcome of the Iranian nation's selfless efforts throughout the past thirty years and added: "Everybody must be sure that no crimes will be ignored. But in the case of such highly important matters, the judiciary system must base its judgments on concrete evidence. Even if there is some evidence concerning the truth of many rumors, such evidence cannot be used as the basis of judgment."
Ayatollah Khamenei also stressed: "When the Islamic Republic decides to take macro-level measures, it must take all the relevant aspects into consideration and avoid a biased view. And if the measures taken so far in this regard as well as future measures are viewed from this perspective, all fair individuals will be convinced."
The Leader referred to the need for a legal investigation into the raid on the students at Tehran University dormitory as well as the events in Kahrizak prison, further adding: "Some crimes were committed during the post-election events, and the individuals involved in these crimes will definitely be prosecuted."
His Eminence stressed the need for avoiding measures that are taken for pure publicity purposes regarding the prosecution of the individuals behind the events at Tehran University dormitory and added: "There is no need for publicity. Even from the early days, it has been strongly stressed that - while being careful - decisive legal action has to be taken to confront such issues."
Ayatollah Khamenei reiterated: "Regarding the events at the Tehran University dormitory, great crimes have been committed and a special investigation has been undertaken to punish the perpetrators without taking their affiliations into account."
The Leader of the Islamic Revolution expressed his gratitude to the services rendered by the security forces, police, and Basij members, further reiterating: "These great services must not prevent considering crimes. And if someone from these organizations has committed a crime, the case must be legally pursued."
His Eminence stressed the need for legal investigation into the case of Kahrizak prison and the death of a number of people there and added: "Of course such issues must not be mixed up with the important post-election events."
The Leader of the Islamic Revolution also added: "There are some people who tend to ignore the great oppression and disrespect that the people and the Islamic Republic suffered after the election. They try to present the events that happened in Kahrizak prison and the Tehran University dormitory as the most important issues, but this view is itself clear oppression."
Ayatollah Khamenei said that the most important issue after the presidential election was the attempts to tarnish the Islamic Republic's reputation in the world. "Through its numerous advances in the recent years, the Islamic Republic had gained a great regional and global position. The 85 percent turnout rate would have improved this position. But suddenly a movement was started to annihilate this glorious election, which I believe had been preplanned."
The Leader of the Islamic Revolution further stressed: "I do not accuse the leaders of the recent events of being the agents of foreigners, especially America and England, because this has not been proven to me. But there is no doubt that it was a calculated move, whether the leaders of the movement know it or not. Of course the designers of this plot were not sure whether their plot would be successful or not. But the activities of some individuals after the election made them so hopeful that the designers of the plot increased their presence in the scene by mobilizing all their means and their media and electronic facilities."
Ayatollah Khamenei referred to the failure of this plot and said: "Fortunately, the enemies still do not understand Iran's affairs and do not know the Iranian nation. As a result, they received a severe blow from the nation in the recent events. But they are not yet disappointed and are continuing their efforts."
Ayatollah Khamenei reiterated that everyone, particularly students who support Islam and Iran, should be vigilant and added: "Those who planned the recent events are being led by other people behind the scenes. By Allah's favor, their efforts will fail, but the vigilance of the people, particularly the youth, will reduce the harmful effects of such activities and movements."
Ayatollah Khamenei further referred to the post-election events and stated: "The events which happened were not unexpected, but we did not expect those who entered the scene to do so."
Elsewhere in his speech, Ayatollah Khamenei referred to his support for the president and the administration and stated: "The current administration and the honorable president have both strengths and weaknesses, and I support their strengths."
He further added that any other administration which is as determined as the current administration and which has the same attitude will enjoy his support.
Ayatollah Khamenei further added: "Magnifying the weaknesses will result in disappointment and frustration. And discussing the weaknesses in a direct manner does not always help solve the problem. Therefore, this should be done only as a last resort."
Referring to the current threats which the enemies pose to the Iranian nation and the Islamic Republic, Ayatollah Khamenei urged intellectuals, particularly students, to be vigilant and act on the basis of wisdom and logic.
He further stated that students are the soldiers of Iran and the Islamic Republic in their battle against the enemies and the evil movement which relies on hypocrisy, money, and power.
Elaborating on the reasons behind the enmity of the domineering powers towards the Islamic Republic, Ayatollah Khamenei referred to the strategic position of the Islamic Ummah in critical parts of the world and added: "By relying on its power which is increasing on a daily basis, the Islamic Republic has stood up against the global domineering powers in this critical region. Therefore, the huge Zionist network, global companies, and financial centers which politically lead the US and Europe, consider this great power of Iran and the Islamic Republic as a threat and try to oppose it."
Ayatollah Khamenei further referred to the continuous enmity of the global bullying powers towards the Islamic Republic and stated: "These plots will only end when Iran reaches such a position - through the efforts of its youth - in scientific, economic, and security arenas that it becomes immune to the enemies' threats. Therefore, I have always urged universities to produce knowledge, because I consider scientific superiority as an element which will bring about long-term security for the country."
Ayatollah Khamenei further warned the students about the enemies' efforts to hinder the scientific progress of Iranian universities and stated: "Everyone should be vigilant so that these minor political issues will not affect the scientific progress of universities and research centers."
Ayatollah Khamenei said that being hopeful about the future will strengthen the Iranian nation in its battle against the enemies' threats and added: "Such hope is based on a realistic view of matters, and the dear students should act logically when dealing with different issues. They should fulfill their heavy duty in helping the country make progress as well as in defending the nation against the threats of the greedy enemies."
At the end of this meeting, the students said their evening prayers led by Ayatollah Khamenei and broke their fast along with the Leader of the Islamic Revolution.