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Leader: National power related more to will of nations than to missiles
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said on Monday that national power is related more to the will of nations and their steadfastness than to missiles and aircraft.
Unity, strong will, motivation, and resistance to the enemy’s temptations are the pillars of national power, Ayatollah Khamenei said in a televised message ahead of the February 11 rallies marking the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution.
His remarks came as tensions between Iran and the United States have worsened in recent weeks after Washington threatened to attack Iran on the pretext of Tehran’s response to recent riots which were triggered by protests over economic problems in the country.
The Leader in his message called on the Iranian nation to demonstrate its will and steadfastness on the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, saying such unity would frustrate the country’s enemy.
“Disappoint the enemy,” the Leader stated, arguing that a nation remains exposed to harm as long as its enemies are not disappointed.
He also urged the people to continue showing their resolve in various arenas.
Ayatollah Khamenei described Bahman 22nd (February 11) as a manifestation of the Iranian nation’s power and dignity.
“Bahman 22nd (February 11) every year is the day of unveiling the power and dignity of the Iranian nation,” the Leader said, describing the nation as motivated, resolute, steadfast, appreciative, and aware of its own situation.
He said the Iranian people achieved a “great victory” on February 11, 1979, by freeing themselves and their country from “foreign interference,” adding that foreign powers have sought ever since to restore the previous circumstances.
“The Iranian nation is standing firm,” Ayatollah Khamenei asserted. “The symbol of this steadfastness is Bahman 22nd.”
He called the annual rallies “unparalleled” in the world, saying there is no other example of a nation marking its independence every year with such massive nationwide participation.
The demonstrations “force those who covet Iran and its interests to retreat,” Ayatollah Khamenei said.
Ayatollah Khamenei also expressed hope that Iran’s youth would advance in science, action, piety, ethics, and material and spiritual progress, creating pride for the country.
He said February 11 reflects all these qualities, as people take to the streets to express unity, loyalty to the Islamic Republic, and commitment to the nation.
He voiced hope that this year’s rallies would further amplify the Iranian nation’s grandeur, as in previous years.