What you accomplished improved Iran’s international image. What I want to say is that the political value of your work was no less than its military value. The fact that you were able to carry out such a large task on the sea, [demonstrates] the amount of power, the number of young people, the scientific capability, and the vast amount of skill that Iran possesses, which allowed it to accomplish such a great task. It created an international status for the country.
Imam Khamenei
August 6, 2023
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