In the statement, Ayatollah Khamenei said the Islamic Revolution guaranteed Iran’s security, stability, and territorial integrity, and stressed that Iran must not back down from its national and revolutionary values.
Ayatollah Khamenei said dialog with United States will bear no fruit, adding that Iran considers US and some European states as deceitful and untrustworthy.
He said the United States' main challenge is Iran’s support for Palestine and its powerful presence in the region.
Washington's problem is to prevent the transfer of advanced Iranian arms to resistance forces, the Leader said.
He said the US sees itself in need of support by other countries to confront Iran politically.
Ayatollah Khamenei stressed that the US will be defeated in any confrontation with Iran.
Iran is at an elevated position worldwide thanks to its revolution, the Leader said.
He called on Iranian youths to work hard to speed up the country’s progress.
Ayatollah Khamenei also thanked Iranians for their glorious turnout in rallies marking the Islamic Revolution’s 40th anniversary on February 11.