In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
These problems that arise and have been arising for Islam are not without precedent. It is not that they have arisen for us at present time. You are aware that the history of Islam is replete with these struggles, martyrdoms, sacrifices and acts of mischief done by the wicked people. Our Imams (`a) confronted these same problems, but it has been the duty of everybody, and also ours, to be firm and self-restrained, for God is with the steadfast. «1»
We, with our bare hands, overcame that awesome, satanic power that was backed by all the governments. This could only have happened because of our unity and steadfastness. We persevered in the face of difficulties and eliminated them with patience and reliance on the Blessed and Exalted Lord.
This difficulty which we are now facing is not very important. It will be solved, God willing. And so will Iraq's problem. The same conditions that existed in Iran in the time of Muhammad Rida, are now present in Iraq, and the same events that started and led to this evil person being overthrown and losing his unlawful throne are happening in Iraq. These bullies are mistaken in thinking that they can rule by force.
Force cannot subdue a nation. It can work for sometime; but no nation can be ruled by force for ever. No government, no power can prevail over nations that are united, and, praise be to God, the people of Iran and Iraq have risen and revolted. May you be successful and triumphant, God willing.