Leader of the Islamic Revolution Imam Sayyed Ali Khamenei says the heavy assault of the US military and its disgraceful appendage in this region was brought to defeat by the initiative, courage, and self-sacrifice of the young people of Islamic Iran.
In a message to the 59th annual meeting of the Union of Islamic student associations in Europe on Saturday, the Leader highlighted the role of Iranian youth in repelling a major military offensive by the US and its “disgraceful appendage” in the region, referring to the Israeli regime.
“Dear youth, this year your country, blessed by faith, unity, and self-confidence, has gained renewed credibility and weight on the global stage. The heavy assault of the US military and its disgraceful appendage in this region was defeated by the initiative, courage, and self-sacrifice of the young people of Islamic Iran,” he noted.
He added, “It has been proven that the Iranian nation, by relying on its capabilities, guided by faith and righteous action, can stand against corrupt and oppressive powers and convey the call for Islamic values to the world more loudly than ever.”
He underlined that the deep sorrow over the martyrdom of several scientists, military commanders, and other citizens has not and will not stop the determined Iranian youth, noting that the families of these martyrs are themselves at the forefront of the movement.
Imam Khamenei stated that the main reason for the confusion of corrupt and tyrannical powers is not Iran’s nuclear program, but the country’s stance against the unjust global order and its move toward establishing a fair national and international system.
He urged students abroad to recognize their abilities, entrust their hearts to God, and lead student associations toward this important mission.
On June 13, ‘Israel’ launched an unprovoked war against Iran, assassinating many high-ranking military commanders, nuclear scientists, and civilians.
More than a week later, the United States also entered the war by bombing three Iranian nuclear sites in a grave violation of the United Nations Charter, international law, and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
In response, the Iranian Armed Forces targeted strategic sites across the occupied territories as well as the al-Udeid air base in Qatar, the largest American military base in West Asia.
On June 24, Iran, through its successful retaliatory operations against both the Israeli regime and the US, managed to impose a halt to the illegal assault.
Source: Press tv