Iranians stress allegiance to Leader

The Iranian nation once again asserts the importance of obeying the guidelines of Leader of Islamic Ummah and Oppressed People Imam Seyyed Ali Khamenei for continuing to tread the path of the Islamic Revolution and countering plots by enemies, particularly the US.

At the end of the mass rallies across the country on Sunday marking the 34th anniversary of the victory of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, Iranians issued a statement and also reaffirmed their allegiance to the ideals of the late founder of the Islamic Republic Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini and Leader of Islamic Ummah and Oppressed People Imam Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

The Iranian nation toppled the US-backed Pahlavi regime 34 years ago, ending 2,500 years of monarchic rule in the country.

The Islamic Revolution, under the guidance of Imam Khomeini, established a new political system based on Islamic values and democracy.

The statement condemned the illegal unilateral sanctions imposed on Iran by the US-led arrogant powers and called on the Iranian officials to adopt a resistant economy to thwart the enemy’s evil plots.

It pointed to the Islamic establishment’s scientific progress and achievements despite the sanctions and threats, and reaffirmed the Iranians’ support for the country’s inalienable right to use nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.

The statement also reminded the P5+1 group of world powers (the United States, France, Russia, Britain, China, and Germany) that the recognition of Iran’s rights and avoidance of adopting meddlesome approaches and politically-motivated and non-technical objectives in the country’s nuclear issue would be the only ways to promote negotiations in the future.

The Iranian nation also censured the interference of foreign powers in the affairs of the countries which had succeeded in shaking off the yoke of dictators supported by arrogant powers and urged vigilance against plots which aim to derail the Islamic Awakening.

They also called on international organizations and bodies to adopt an immediate and firm stance against governments which are supporting terrorism and also against agents behind the massacre of innocent people.

The wise Iranian nation still considers the United States as its main enemy, the statement pointed out, adding that the US offer of talks with Iran under threat and pressure is Washington’s trump card to make up for the failures of the White House in the region.

It further urged the US to prove its goodwill and adopt practical measures, stressing that any negotiation held before these conditions are met would be against Iran’s national interests.

On February 7, Ayatollah Khamenei rejected any talks with the United States under pressure and threats.

“I am not a diplomat. I am a revolutionary and speak frankly, honestly, and firmly. An offer of talks makes sense only when the side [that makes the offer] shows its goodwill,” the Leader said.

Speaking at the 49th annual Munich Security Conference in Germany on February 2, US Vice President Joe Biden said Washington was ready to hold direct talks with Iran over the country’s nuclear energy program.

The United States, the Israeli regime and some of their allies have repeatedly accused Iran of pursuing non-civilian objectives in its nuclear energy program.

Iran argues that as a signatory to the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and a member of the International Atomic Energy Agency, it is entitled to develop and acquire nuclear technology for peaceful purposes.