‘Great Satan again showed its true face’: Snippets from Leader’s message on US aggression, epic funeral

By Press TV Website Staff

In a message issued on Saturday, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei praised the unprecedented public turnout at the funeral of the martyred Leader, describing it as a historic display of national unity, loyalty, and Islamic-Iranian identity.

He said the participation of tens of millions of mourners in Tehran, Qom, Mashhad, and the holy Iraqi cities of Najaf and Karbala reflected the Iranian nation’s unwavering commitment to the ideals of the Islamic Revolution and left the country’s enemies astonished.

The message also addressed continued US military aggression against the Islamic Republic, condemning Washington for repeatedly violating the war-ending Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the presidents of the two countries.

Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said the ongoing attacks have once again exposed the US as an untrustworthy party and warned that any further escalation from the American side would be met with a resolute response from Iran’s Armed Forces and the Resistance Front.

Stressing that national unity remains the country’s foremost priority, he called on both the general public and government officials to reject division, preserve social cohesion, and continue working together to safeguard Iran’s independence and national interests.

While acknowledging that constructive criticism of officials is legitimate and valuable, he emphasized that it must neither undermine national unity nor lead to injustice against innocent individuals.

The message concluded with an expression of gratitude to all those who participated in the recent funeral ceremonies and helped create what he described as a historic national epic.

In another part of his message, the Leader paid tribute to the people of Iraq, expressing profound appreciation for their heartfelt participation in the funeral ceremonies of the martyred Leader.

He highlighted the deep historical, religious, and spiritual bonds between the Iranian and Iraqi nations, describing the unprecedented funeral processions as a powerful symbol of unity, resistance, and shared devotion to the Ahl al-Bayt (AS).

Leader also reflected on Iraq’s enduring faith, the significance of the annual Arbaeen pilgrimage, and the failure of external divisive forces to divide the two nations, concluding with prayers for Iraq’s security, prosperity, and divine blessings.

The following are key excerpts from the messages:

• Leader said the unprecedented funeral and farewell ceremony for the martyred Leader marked a historic national resurrection and established a new standard for the Islamic-Iranian identity through the people’s appreciation, loyalty, insight, and extraordinary love for the martyred leader of the Islamic Revolution.
   
• He said the participation of tens of millions of mourners stretching across dozens of kilometers in Tehran, Qom, Mashhad, and other cities and villages across the country inspired admiration among Iran’s friends and free people around the world while leaving the country’s enemies astonished, confused, angry, and fearful.
   
• Leader said the United States had once again violated the memorandum of understanding signed between the presidents of Iran and the US, proving that the signature of the American president is worthless and unreliable.
   
• He said bullying, hegemonic ambition, and savagery are inseparable characteristics of the United States and that Washington had once again revealed its true, unmasked face to the world.
   
• He described the latest developments – US attacks against southern Iran, mainly targeting the civilian infrastructure – as further evidence of America’s deceitfulness, irrationality, unreliability, and wickedness.
   
• Leader said the United States is seeking to ignite further war despite facing heavier costs and greater disgrace.
   
• He warned that the Iranian nation and the Resistance Front have unforgettable lessons for the United States, adding that the bravery of Islamic resistance fighters and the courageous people of southern Iran have already demonstrated examples of those lessons.

• Leader said one of the country’s most fundamental priorities at the present time is preserving unity and solidarity among the people and officials at every level.
   
• He stressed that unity is essential for achieving the ideals of the Islamic Revolution and safeguarding Iran’s dignity and independence, particularly against the criminal and deceitful American enemy.
   
• Leader again called on the nation to avoid division, discord, political disputes, and emphasizing social differences.
   
• He said officials and those devoted to the Islamic Revolution, Imam Khomeini, and the martyred Leader Imam Khamenei bear an especially important responsibility for preserving national cohesion.
   
• Leader urged the Iranian people to continue trusting the devoted officials of all three branches of government, saying their efforts to improve the nation’s welfare and prosperity are evident.

• Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei says Iran and the resistance front will teach the United States "unforgettable lessons" following the new US aggression against the country.
  
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• He said the nation should remain vigilant and active in safeguarding the interests of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
   
• Leader acknowledged that sincere and well-intentioned people may have criticisms of some officials and described such concern for the Islamic system as a valuable asset.
   
• He cautioned that criticism must not result in injustice against innocent people or undermine national unity and social cohesion at any level.
   
• Leader said that when exercised responsibly and while preserving unity, criticism can contribute to the country’s progress and flourishing.
   
• He warned that Iran’s enemies must not perceive any sign of weakness from the country and said maintaining unity would ultimately force the enemy into retreat.
   
• Leader thanked every Iranian who participated in the funeral for the martyred Leader despite hardships, restrictions, and difficulties, saying they created a historic epic through their presence.
   
• He also expressed gratitude to senior religious authorities, scholars, intellectuals, elites, cultural, social, and political activists, as well as civilian and military institutions for their contributions to making it an epic.
   
• Leader thanked the officials and representatives of the Resistance Front and various Islamic resistance movements for attending the week-long funeral ceremonies for the martyred Leader.
   
• He prayed that everyone who participated in, supported, or expressed solidarity with the historic funeral would receive the special blessings and prayers of Imam al-Mahdi (may God hasten his reappearance).
   
• In another part of his message, Leader also extended abundant greetings, respect, appreciation, and gratitude to Iraq’s tribes, tribal leaders, noble people, and honorable youth for their role in the funeral ceremonies.
   
• He praised the faithful people of Iraq for creating a magnificent, meaningful, and deeply emotional epic in welcoming the martyred Leader, comparable to the historic farewell staged by the Iranian nation.
   
• Leader said the Iraqi people draw strength from the blessing of hosting the holy shrines of the Ahl al-Bayt, the spiritual legacy of the Najaf seminary, and their record of resistance.
   
• He described Iraq as a blessed land since the arrival of Imam Ali (AS) and said the love and guardianship of Imam Ali and his descendants have remained deeply rooted in the hearts of its people despite generations of tyrannical rule.
   

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• Leader said oppressive rulers, including the former Ba’athist regime led by Saddam, failed to erase devotion to the Ahl al-Bayt from the Iraqi people.
   
• He said the Arbaeen pilgrimage emerged after the fall of the Ba’athist regime because it reflected the sincere faith of the Iraqi people and has continued to grow year after year.
   
• Leader said Iraqis welcomed the martyred Leader with all their hearts when they saw him returning to the holy shrines after years of apparent separation, describing his body as resembling that of Imam Hussein (AS), his mother, and his brother.
   
• He described the unprecedented funeral procession in Iraq as a complete manifestation of solidarity, brotherhood, and shared ideals between the Iraqi and Iranian nations.
   
• Leader said the global arrogance watched the massive funeral gatherings with fear and realized that their efforts and investments to drive a wedge between the Iranian and Iraqi peoples had completely failed.
   
• He said the tens of millions who participated in the funeral ceremonies in both Iran and Iraq opened a new chapter of awakening and resistance capable of changing the equations imposed by arrogant powers.
   
• Leader said the “Great Satan,” the United States, has now realized that its continued effortless and hegemonic domination of the region is nothing more than a false illusion.
   
• He said the Iraqi people, tribes, and clans will soon once again warmly welcome millions of Arbaeen pilgrims, including those performing the pilgrimage on behalf of the martyred Leader.
   
• Leader said the memory of the historic funeral would become inseparable from this year’s Arbaeen pilgrimage and from the memory of the martyred Leader who had long wished to visit the holy shrines.
   
• He said this year’s Arbaeen would once again demonstrate the truth of the slogan, “Hubb al-Husayn yajma’una” (“The love of Hussein unites us”).
   
• Leader concluded by praying that Imam al-Mahdi (may God hasten his reappearance) would bestow security, blessings, and progress upon the people of Iraq.

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