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Ayatollah Khamenei Praises Iranian Unity, Warns Aggressors of Iran’s Strength and Resolve

Tehran, July 17, 2025 – The Europe Today: Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has lauded the Iranian nation for thwarting the objectives of foreign aggressors, emphasizing that it is now the collective responsibility of all societal actors to preserve and strengthen national unity.

Addressing senior officials of the Judiciary on Wednesday in Tehran, Ayatollah Khamenei underscored the exceptional display of unity shown by the Iranian people across political and religious lines during recent events. “People with different religious beliefs and diverse—even opposing—political perspectives stood side by side, creating a great sense of national unity,” the Leader remarked.

He stressed that safeguarding this unity is an obligation shared by all segments of society, including journalists, clerics, government officials, and judges. “Disputes over insignificant issues should be avoided,” he cautioned, adding, “Even when exposing a fallacy, it must be done in the best manner to prevent harm to the nation.”

Ayatollah Khamenei also highlighted the Iranian people’s resilience during the 12-day war initiated by the Israeli regime on June 13, which escalated when the United States joined the offensive on June 22. He praised the Iranian Armed Forces’ measured and effective retaliatory response, particularly the missile strike on an American base in Qatar.

“The strike on the U.S. base was a very sensitive and significant blow, targeting one of the most critical American facilities in the West Asia region,” he said. “When censorship is lifted, the true scale of Iran’s response will become evident.”

The Leader went on to commend the missile and drone operations launched by Iran against Israeli positions, describing them as decisive actions that exposed the vulnerabilities of the Zionist regime. “If the Zionist regime had the capacity to defend itself, it would not have sought help from the United States,” he asserted.

Referring to the enemy’s miscalculations, Ayatollah Khamenei said that hostile forces anticipated civil unrest in Iran following attacks on critical sites and the assassination of high-ranking officials. However, the Iranian people’s unity and courage defied these expectations. “In practice, the exact opposite of the enemy’s plans transpired,” he stated.

Ayatollah Khamenei concluded by affirming that Iran’s strength lies in both its moral clarity and its readiness in all arenas. “We possess all the necessary means—be it logic or military power—and we will enter any arena, whether diplomatic or military, fully prepared,” he said, calling on both allies and adversaries to recognize the Iranian nation’s steadfastness and capability.