Radio/Television Message [Trusting in God: the source of nation' strength and power]

In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful

There was a sound up in the Tehran sky a couple of hours ago, and people are told to have expressed anxiety in various places, though it was nothing to be afraid of. We are strong and powerful, and will overcome them. The Iranian people should not fear such things. It was nothing alarming. As we have been informed, it was only an aerial maneuvers; a test. There in nothing to fear. We are all safe and sound, and nothing has happened here. I want the great nation of Iran to remain strong-hearted in the face of every eventuality. They must be courageous and repose their faith in the Blessed and Exalted Lord without fearing anything. We did not fear those big powers. Iraq is nothing; it has no power. As we have been informed, firing and explosions are occurring in Iraq; in Baghdad. The situation there is explosive and they [Iraqi regime] are in their death throes. These roots of mischief will, God willing, be extirpated by the strong hands of the nation and with the help of God, the Blessed and Exalted, and Islam will spread everywhere. We rely on God, and by reposing our trust in Him, fear nothing. Remain united; remain resolute, dear people and fear nothing as there is no reason to be afraid.

May God's peace, mercy, and blessings be upon you.