June 9, 2008

The following are translations of Sayyid Ali Khamenei’s words that have been released on the Farsi edition of www.leader.ir:

“We are certain that the people of Iraq will pass through these difficult times by their unity and courage reaching a place worthy of them. America’s dreams of Iraq will definitely not articulate themselves.”

“Iraq’s prime minister’s travel to Tehran and the agreements that were made have solidified the unbreakable ties between Iran and Iraq even more.”

“The single movement and the single speech that has come into place in Iraq is a huge success. But, this word ‘unity’ has enemies, who, in reality, are the enemies of the government and the people of Iraq.”

“The occupiers who, without any right, interfere in Iraqi issues with their military and security forces are after things from everyone – from the Iraqi government, the Iraqi people, and the Iraqi elite. They are the greatest problem.”

“Of course, Americans, with even more audacity, are an obstacle to the word of unity in Iraq.”

“The Iraqi government, parliament, and officers, who were elected by the people, must have control over all Iraqi affairs and must be able to make decisions about various issues.”

“The fact that an outside force wants to slowly interfere with all Iraqi affairs and increase their influence over various segments of this country will become the most important obstacle to progress and success in Iraq.”