In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
This message is hereby being sent through the honorable Hujjat al-Islam wal-Muslimin Haj Mirza Hasan Angaji- may his blessings last- to the honorable Hujaj of Islam and the distinguished spiritual leaders of Tabriz- may their blessings last.
I acknowledge with thanks the receipt of you telegram expressing your support for the government, the army and the Islamic Guard Corps of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Azarbayjan has always been the firm and durable stronghold of Islam and the country, and will remain so, God willing. The dignified `ulama' of Tabriz and other places in Azarbayjan, just like its brave and zealous people, have always been in the forefront to defend the great Islamic realm and the Islamic country. They made strenuous efforts in the struggle against the fallen ex-regime. You and the other Hujaj of Islam are the worthy descendants of your great antecedents. It is clear that in this war that the dear country of Iran and the righteous religion of Islam are fighting against America, the oppressor and its devoted servants, the honorable people of Azarbayjan, headed by the honorable Hujaj of Islam and the distinguished spiritual leaders in the vanguard, will fight in the front lines, along with the Islamic warriors, at the required time to crush the infidel Ba`athist government. And like the ranks of the angels, the great Islamic nation will be their comrades-in-arms and allies.
Finally, I wish to say that in case the `ulama' of that region want to contact me, they can do so through you or the other brothers. I hope that everything be done to serve the gentlemen. May God's peace, mercy, and blessings be upon you.
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini