S Leader: Reliance On Values, Key To Success Of Islamic System

Tehran, Feb 9, IRNA – Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said the solid reliance as well as transparent and absolute dependence on the principles and values is the key to the survival of the Islamic system in Iran. Ayatollah Khamenei made the remarks here Saturday in a meeting with hundreds of the Air Force commanders and personnel. The meeting took place on the occasion of the 35th victory anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Iran which toppled the US puppet regime of Mohammadreza Pahlavi. The Supreme Leader said as the late Founder of the Islamic Republic always underlined, the nation should not lose this explicit reliance on values and principles. He said though the tactics could be changed in course of time, however principles should remain rock-solid. Ayatollah Khamenei noted that the interventionist powers are trying to make nations believe that their independence stands in contrast with the endeavors for progress. The Iranian Air Force together with the Army personnel played a key role in the ultimate triumph of nation against the dictatorial regime of Shah./end