In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
Mr. Hafiz al-Asad, President of the Republic of Syria,
I received your Excellency's message of condolence on the martyrdom of the beloved president and prime minister of our country. I appreciate your sympathy and kindness. It is hoped that these tragic incidents will make the Islamic nations more harmonious against the enemies of Islam, especially the world-devouring America, make us determined to fight the enemies of humanity, help us in defend ourselves against the baseless accusations of buying weapons from and having ties with the blood-thirsty Israel and reveal the true image of these liars for all the free nations, especially the `Arabic-speaking countries.
May God's peace be upon you.
Rouhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini
Dhu'l-Qa`dah 4,1401 AH