The leader of the Islamic Revolution and the Islamic Republic of Iran, Sayyed Ali Khamenei, delivered a speech on the 35th anniversary of the passing of the late founder of the Islamic Republic, Imam Khomeini.
 
This annual commemoration, held at Imam Khomeini's Mausoleum in southern Tehran, sees the presence of Sayyed Khamenei, along with high-ranking state and military figures, and numerous attendees from diverse backgrounds.
 
During the speech, Sayyed Khamenei affirmed that "Israel" is slowly dissolving in the view of global observers, emphasizing that the Palestine situation stands as the foremost global concern today.

رهبر انقلاب، هم‌اکنون در حرم مطهر امام خمینی:
خدای متعال درجات رئیس جمهور عزیز و همراهان را عالی کند

۱۴ خرداد ۱۴۰۳؛ سی‌وپنجمین سالگرد ارتحال امام خمینی

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He highlighted how Operation Al-Aqsa Flood has brought international focus to Palestine, bringing it forth and presenting it as a primary global issue.

"The Palestinian cause has become the primary issue in the world."

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Moreover, "Palestinians, during Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, cornered the Israeli enemy into a precarious position from which it cannot escape," the Iranian leader affirmed, adding, "We're witnessing the beginning of the end of the Israeli occupation."

"Palestinians, during Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, cornered the Israeli enemy into a precarious position from which it cannot escape."

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"We're witnessing the beginning of the end of the Israeli occupation"

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In the same context, he highlighted that "Palestinians have to take matters into their own hands in the battleground and confront the usurping enemy [Israel]. Only then will it be forced to retreat, and this is what we are witnessing today." 

"Palestinians have to take matters into their own hands in the battleground and confront the usurping enemy ['Israel']. Only then will it be forced to retreat, and this is what we are witnessing today."

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Operation Al-Aqsa Flood: A decisive blow

Operation Al-Aqsa Flood was a decisive blow to "Israel", the Iranian leader further stressed, adding that the operation happened right on time and destroyed the enemy's plans.

"Al-Aqsa Flood put the Zionist regime on a track that shall end with nothing but its decay and destruction. The [October 7] operation destroyed the great international conspiracy for the West Asia region. This is the miracle of Al-Aqsa Flood," he affirmed.  

Citing Western analysts, he emphasized that Operation Al-Aqsa Flood would change the world, adding that "Israel" suffered a major defeat from the Gaza-based Resistance group.

"The Zionist regime is gradually dissolving in front of the eyes of the people of the world," Sayyed Khamenei affirmed.

He further stressed that what Imam Khomeini predicted about the future of Palestine is being realized today. 

Reflecting on the legacy of Raisi, Amir-Abdollahian

In his address, the Iranian leader acknowledged the recent tragic loss of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in the helicopter crash.

Praising the late President's dedication to serving Iran and its people, the leader honored Raisi and Amir-Abdollahian as "Martyrs of Service," adding that the former distinguished himself from all other Iranian figures by the profound impact he had made. 

"Late President Ebrahim Raisi made a profound impact, distinguishing himself from all other Iranian figures."

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He also commended the Iranian people for their dignified participation in the farewell ceremonies for the late president and foreign minister.

Lastly, Sayyed Khamenei urged Iranians to ensure the upcoming presidential election is conducted with honor, emphasizing that a strong voter turnout would be a significant achievement for the nation.

"The upcoming elections comprise a profound responsibility, and they stand as an extension for the turnout in the martyrs' farewell ceremonies," he affirmed. 

"The upcoming elections comprise a profound responsibility, and they stand as an extension for the turnout in the martyrs' farewell ceremonies."

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It is worth noting that Iran opened, on May 30, a five-day window for interested candidates to register their names for the 14th presidential elections as successors to the late President.

The heads of the three powers in Iran have lately agreed to hold presidential elections in the country on June 28, following the initial agreement that took place between Iran's Guardian Council and the Elections Commission.

Candidates must be approved by the 12-member Guardian Council, which oversees constitutional and religious compliance for fair elections. The Interior Ministry will announce the approved nominees on June 11.

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