AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): President Ebrahim Raisi has expressed his appreciation for those who contributed to the victory of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, saying the nation chose honor over humiliation through revolution.
In his speech at the gathering held on Sunday at Tehran’s Azadi Square to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, President Raisi highlighted that people chose independence over reliance on foreign powers.
He stated that the Islamic Republic of Iran stands as the most independent country in the world today, maintaining a stance that is neither aligned with the East nor the West.
On this significant occasion, the Islamic Republic still reaffirms its commitment to the policy of "Neither East, Nor West".
The president emphasized that the Islamic Revolution continues to progress, undeterred by any obstacles.
The celebration of the Islamic Revolution anniversary is not merely a ceremonial event; it embodies an ideology that envisions both the present and the future of Islamic Iran, he said.
According to the president, the ideology of the Islamic Revolution is a powerful force capable of effecting change and conveying messages of freedom and independence to all nations.
He further asserted that true freedom exists within the Islamic Republic, where the people’s votes are genuinely respected.
Regarding the claim that a military option remains on the table, the president dismissed it as ineffective. He emphasized that the Islamic Republic possesses the strength to prevent any foreign occupation of its territory.
In another context, the president addressed the issue of Palestine, urging those interested in understanding the West, the United States, and Israel’s Zionist regime to observe the situation in Gaza.
The Islamic Republic stands as a pioneer in combating terrorism and defending the rights of others, he said adding that the way to annihilate the Zionist regime, interactions, and economic ties with the regime should be severed.
Additionally, reflecting on Iran’s achievements since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, the president predicted that the country would soon become a regional exporter of electricity.
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