In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
These days, it is rumored that the Security Council «1» is holding sessions to discuss the hostages whose espionage has become evident to our nation. Having been engaged in political and military maneuvers, Mr. Carter now is content with the Security Council's verdict regarding the hostages, despite the fact that our nation is well aware that any council or court which lies under the domination of the United States, will issue verdicts which has previously been dictated by that country, and conviction and condemnation of a deprived nation such as Iran is welcomed by them. Our nation does not approve such Security Council that has been held for fulfilling the formalities and which's role has been predetermined. The trial of the deposed Shah and the espionage affairs of the American spy is possible only if held in Iran. This is because the evidence for the committed crimes is only available in Iran and cannot be transferred outside this country. We have had one hundred thousand martyrs, and several million witnesses and more than a hundred thousand disabled ones who could not be sent outside the country to be appeared for the witnessing. Besides, there are many records, which could be accounted for here, and the investigations in regard with spy den should be held in same location, which was so called as embassy. The evidences of crime are available only on that location. Concerning this issue, any decisions made in any council or the court lack the judicial validity and it would be doomed to rejection in the eyes of our nation. Our dear nation should be aware of the fact that they are victorious in this arena and foreign conspiracies will go in vain one after other due to our strong faith in Islam and God.
I have mentioned it frequently that regarding this crucial issue, all stratum of nation, of whatever faith, religion and political inclinations that they have, they should stay firm and united against the numerous offenses of the United States and should not set the stage for division which is in the interest of the opponents of our country. May God's peace be upon our faithful brethren.
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini
6,1358 AHS/ Muharram 7,1400 AH