In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
Dear young students,
I express my regard for your general assembly, and I pray to Almighty Allah for your increased success and progress.
You are presently in the spring of your life, a spring which, by the favor of Allah, is possessed of freshness and beauty on account of your endeavors to attain knowledge and awareness. Fortunately your country and nation have also entered a bright era marked by thriving, hopefulness and progress through their striving and firmness of purpose.
The attainment of bright future horizons by a nation with a glorious history, firm intention, clear objectives and strong motivation is something quite certain and bound to happen. Thanks to Islam, we have been able to accomplish all this.
Today, the sweet melody of progress and national honor is being heard in the country. You, the young students, are expected to get prepared for the responsibilities that the continuation of the present path entrusts to every member of the Iranian society, especially to the intellectual and educated class.
Seek assistance and guidance from Almighty Allah, make your pure and enlightened hearts even closer to the Almighty and get prepared to play your part in the elevation and exaltation of your country and nation.
May Allah help and assist you all.
Sayyid Ali Khamenei