Iran's supreme leader: Iranian nation stands firmly against US’s humiliating demand for obedience
Tehran - BORNA - In discussing key points on current issues, Ayatollah Khamenei stressed that the enemies of Iran have realized from “the steadfastness and powerful unity of the nation, officials, and armed forces” and from “the severe failure they suffered in military attacks” that the Iranian people and the Islamic system cannot be crushed or made to be obedient to them through war. Therefore, they are now pursuing this goal by trying to “create division within the country.” In response, he said, "all citizens, officials, intellectuals, and writers must preserve and reinforce the steel shield of sacred, tremendous national unity with all their strength."
The Leader further emphasized that everyone must support those serving the country, particularly the hardworking President.
He noted that the enemies, having realized through their military defeats that Iran cannot be forced into obedience by war, are now pursuing the goal of weakening the country through discord.
The Leader was referring to the Israeli-US war of aggression against Iran, which was launched on June 13. The war came to a halt on June 25 due to Iran’s relentless retaliatory missile strikes against Israel that had overwhelmed the occupying regime’s defense systems.
According to Ayatollah Khamenei, all Iranians, including intellectuals and media figures, need to safeguard the unity achieved in the wake of the war and support public servants, particularly the “hardworking and tireless president.”
In response to a question about the root cause of US enmity toward Iran, Ayatollah Khamenei said the issue goes beyond simple explanations and has persisted for more than four decades under successive American administrations.
He noted that Washington has long masked its enmity under pretexts such as terrorism, human rights, women’s issues, or democracy, but the current US president has openly revealed the true reason.
“He said our confrontation with Iran is because we want Iran to be obedient to America,” the Leader stated, clarifying that he was paraphrasing remarks by US President Donald Trump.
Ayatollah Khamenei emphasized that this expectation is an insult to the Iranian nation with its long history, honor, and achievements.
“America wants Iran to be at its command, and the Iranian nation is deeply offended by such a demand and will stand firmly against those who harbor it,” he said.
He also criticized those who say direct negotiations with Washington could solve the country’s problems, saying such views are superficial.
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