In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
As regards the disaster caused by Saddam on Iran, on the entire Iran, particularly people in Gilan-e Gharb and families of the martyrs there, I express my profound condolences and ask God Almighty to associate them with the saints of Islam and grant those wounded in this appalling crime cure.
A point that I would like to make is that Saddam has imagined that with such crimes he can impose peace on us; each crime will keep him aloof from peace and make us more resolute. Iran, which stood up for God, is now standing firmly. Maybe there were odds in favor of seeking peace in the past, but with such crimes, no wise person will think of peace, because the families of martyrs and bereaved ones will stand against them. Now you see the same bereaved ones cry" war, war". A criminal cannot away with his crimes by committing more crimes. We warn him and the likes of him and his cohorts that with any crime their list of felonies will grow thicker and have to compensate in time being called to task. Such crimes will not weaken the resolution of the families of the martyrs. Saddam who has suffered defeat on the battlefield cannot escape his responsibility by bombarding innocent people. Incoming reports indicate that they have used cluster bombs in Gilan-e Gharb. Such acts cause their crimes and indemnity to pile up. If we suppose he remains in power, an impossible assumption, he should bear all these. Moreover, his accomplices should be tried. That day is not far away.
International organizations at the service of big powers, not the oppressed
What answer do the US and its likes that claim to be neutral but are obviously accessories to the crimes have to provide? International organizations and human right, these puppets of the US and superpowers, overlook the crimes committed against humanity. The individuals who came and saw the crimes carried out by Saddam testified in their reports but why did international organizations keep silent? International organizations are bodies at the service of big powers, not at the service of oppressed and deprived peoples. Each nation should stand against crimes on Iran proved that it will stand against the crimes of big powers. Our people stood against that criminal and drove him out without any remissness. Today, our people will not also show laxity against these crimes. These crimes make the people and officials more determined and firmer and help them understand their duty towards such a criminal. People of Iran should note that they are serving Islam and that guardians of Islam have offered great martyrs to God.
Significance and sensitivity of work in the foreign ministry
Regarding the story of foreign ministry, the ministry is more sensitive compared to other ministries, because it deals with all countries in the world. No doubt, you are rendering service, because it is your own country. Previously, the country was dependent on the west and the east; was oppresses and harmed by the foreigner, and had monarchical propaganda. In such a country, it is clear that the foreign ministry has to undertake daunting tasks. However, diligent and resolute men make awesome jobs look easy and perform them later you who are giving services to gain God's satisfaction try to stand against all troubles and struggle hard. Now that all are together in the Islamic Republic and government and people are friends, it is easier to tackle the problems. Embrace problems warmly and persist in solving them.
Pursue the embassies abroad in a way that anyone visiting them would sense that he has entered an Islamic and moral atmosphere. I appreciate Mr. Wilayati and other gentlemen who devote their time to Islamic and human goals. Regarding propaganda in foreign ministry, you should know that propaganda has priority over all issues and has to be increased day by day. Now that we have stood against the entire world, at least our propaganda should be healthy and we ought to have the right kind of propaganda. I hope you all will be healthy and build the foreign ministry in a way that is useful for Islam and the country. I know you are thinking of settling the problems. God willing, you will resolve the problems.
May God's peace, mercy and blessing be upon you!