TEHRAN The Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, admired Irans military and defense sectors for attaining a high level of readiness against traditional risks, while advising those in the media and entertainment industry to pursue similar levels of assurance and preparedness in their respective fields.In a Monday meeting with thousands of East Azerbaijan residents in Tehran, The Leader described Irans hard warfare defense capabilities as incredibly high, stating, Both our allies and enemies know this reality, and the [Iranian] nation feels safe and secure in this matter.
Our current concern is not the enemys military hazards, but rather the threats postured by soft warfare.
Ayatollah Khamenei defined soft warfare dangers as the manipulation of public opinion, the instigation of divisions, and the cultivation of doubts regarding the foundations of the Islamic Revolution and the importance of remaining undaunted against enemies.
He noted that adversaries believe that the very best way to beat Iran is through soft warfare, but these efforts have actually not achieved success thus far, and in spite of their temptations, they have failed to discourage the Iranian country and youth from their determination and development.
The Leader especially identified this years huge nationwide rallies marking the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution as evidence that soft warfare risks are failing.
The remarkable and magnificent turnout, even 46 years after the Revolutions accomplishment, is unequaled worldwide.
Individuals have actually revealed that their obstacles and rightful expectations do not avoid them from participating in support of the Revolution, he declared.He worried the greater significance of soft warfare defense over tough warfare defense in the existing environment, explaining: Shortcomings in tough warfare defense can be offset by soft warfare defense, as has frequently held true.
Software problems can not be fixed with hardware (armed force) options.
Ayatollah Khamenei encouraged the youth to reinforce their soft warfare defense by learning about the Revolutions principles, characteristics, and the mentors of the late Imam Khomeini (RA).
Our Revolution, at its core, is a battle of light versus darkness and fact versus falsehood.
It looks for to uplift the Iranian nation, improve its future, and showcase its national identity, he noted.During the address, the Leader also highlighted progress made toward the Revolutions goals.
The Revolution has stayed an independent force, a substantial source of motivation for local countries and some beyond.
The bitterness of worldwide powers, colonialists, and those who dedicate atrocities under false pretenses, originates from the Islamic Republics demonstrated durability, steadfastness, and capability to stand strong against them.
Ayatollah Khamenei refuted Western claims that Iran provokes its enemies.
He specified that the hostility from tyrannical U.S.
policymakers is not due to the slogan Death to America, however rather due to the fact that Iran, through its peoples decision and sacrifices, freed itself from colonial oppression and resisted their impositions.
He identified U.S.
rhetoric and territorial needs as a symptom of the imperialists and Zionisms abhorrent, violent, ransacking, and imperious nature.
Ayatollah Khamenei included: They can not endure the fact that the Iranian nation, by standing on its own feet and objecting versus their injustice and hostility, has actually established a federal government which, after 46 years, has grown stronger day by day.
Azerbaijan is Irans fortress against foreign aggressionElsewhere in his remarks, the Leader referred to Azerbaijan and Tabriz as the fortress of Iran against foreign aggressiveness.
Through their perseverance, steadfastness, and faith, the people of Tabriz have on multiple events forced the opponents to run away he stated.Ayatollah Khamenei determined the Islamic faith and religious zeal of individuals of Tabriz as the two main aspects behind the uprising on February 18, 1978, which played a significant function in the subsequent success of the Islamic Revolution.The Leader underscored that the significance of this uprising extended beyond the simple reality that it compelled the Pahlavi routine to release tanks in the streets.
Its true achievement, he asserted, lay in its role as a model for the whole nation, motivating individuals from different cities to join the struggle.He applauded the faith and spirit of todays youth in Tabriz as an extension of the tradition from the 1978 uprising.