Ayatollah Khamenei the Leader of the Islamic Revolution met today with a large number of nurses from across the country on the occasion of the birthday anniversary of Zeinab al-Kubra (s.a.). Speaking at the meeting, Ayatollah Khamenei referred to the US President's implicit threat to use nuclear weapons against Iran and reiterated: "The implied atomic threat will have no effect on the Iranian nation, but this threat will be a source of disgrace in the political history of America and a black spot in the record of the American government."
His Eminence reiterated that the threat clearly revealed the true nature of America's love for peace and humanity and its commitment to international atomic treaties. "This threat revealed what lies behind the hand of friendship extended towards the Iranian nation."
Ayatollah Khamenei reiterated that nuclear powers, particularly the US, seek nuclear weapons in order to dominate the world and added: "None of the world's nuclear powers adhere to international treaties on nuclear weapons and clearly tell lies in this regard. But when other countries seek to use nuclear technology, they accuse those countries of breaching international treaties. This is because they do not want to have any rivals in this regard."
His Eminence touched on the nuclear policies of the Islamic Republic and stressed that the Islamic Republic of Iran does not seek to acquire weapons of mass destruction. "But the Iranian nation will not surrender to threats and bullying and will bring those who make threats against the Iranian nation to their knees."
The Leader of the Islamic Revolution reiterated that international communities should not easily pass over the US President's nuclear threat against the Islamic Republic and added: "On what basis does the US president threaten to use nuclear weapons against the Iranian nation? This is a threat against humanity and global peace and security. And no one in the world should dare to even utter such a threat."
The Leader of the Islamic Revolution said that the Iranian nation is invincible when faced with such threats and reiterated that the Iranian nation will not let the US re-establish its dominance over the Iranian nation by issuing such threats.
Ayatollah Khamenei said that the Iranian nation will make progress in all fields despite the will of the enemies and added that the increasing faith and insight of the Iranian people and youth will help them overcome all threats and plots.
He described Zeinab al-Kubra (s.a.) as a role model for humanity and added that she was the Iranian nation's role model at different stages of the Islamic Revolution. "The main factor behind the power and influence of the Iranian nation is its faith, and this nation will, by Allah's favor, move forward in all areas. And it will overcome all threats and machinations relying on its increasing faith and insight," he reiterated.
Ayatollah Khamenei said that the Islamic Revolution was influenced by the historic movement of Zeinab al-Kubra and stated that faith and spirituality affected the power and greatness of the Revolution. He further added that it is the influence of prominent religious figures, including Zeinab al-Kubra (s.a.), which has caused the Iranian nation to become an inspiring and powerful element in the world of Islam.
His Eminence stressed that Iran's power is not dependant on its military weapons, further reiterating: "Of course the Iranian nation has made quantum leaps in the field of defensive weapons, but religious faith of the people is the main factor behind the power and greatness of this Islamic country."
Elsewhere in his speech, Ayatollah Khamenei touched on the improper and misguided methods used by the west when dealing with women and said that western countries try to promote the belief that abandoning hijab will bring about dignity for women, while this will only humiliate women.
He also stated that women played the most prominent role during the Revolution and the Sacred Defense Era.