In a meeting with a group of Iranian military commanders, Ayatollah Khamenei the Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Republic of Iran's Armed Forces said that the recent movement in the region has been inspired by the resistance, strong determination and courage of the Iranian nation. He added that in the future more developments will take place in the region.
The Leader of the Islamic Revolution referred to the role of the Islamic Revolution in changing the regional and international equations and reiterated: "The current movement in the region is the result of accumulated motives, ideas and decisions. And this state of affairs has been caused by the resistance and steadfastness of the Iranian nation."
Ayatollah Khamenei added the Islamic Revolution has turned into a model for the nations of the region.
His Eminence said that the nuclear issue is an example which shows the resistance of the Iranian nation. He added that the arrogant powers created uproar, imposed sanctions and used all their political, propaganda and economic power to make the Islamic Republic of Iran give up its nuclear plans. "But after the passage of 8 years, Islamic Iran has overcome all the pressures of the arrogant powers. Islamic Iran has achieved remarkable advances in nuclear technology, and it has proven that in a battle of wills it is more powerful than the superpowers."
The Leader of the Islamic Revolution stressed: "In a 32-year battle against the arrogant powers, not only has the Islamic Republic of Iran refused to give in to their oppressive global order, but it has also made progress. And the opposing camp, especially America, has grown weaker compared to the past."
Elsewhere in his speech, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution urged the Armed Forces to boost their morale and make serious efforts. He added: "A good progressive movement has started in the Armed Forces, and this movement should continue with more speed and dynamism."
Ayatollah Khamenei stressed the need for further improvement of the Armed Forces and reiterated: "In the Islamic Republic, the Armed Forces act like a wall to protect the people, and it is necessary to maintain the strength of this protective wall."