Speech [Importance of propaganda and need to respond to anti-Iranian propaganda in the world]

In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful

I appreciate the remarkable works done by this organization and implore God Almighty to grant greater success to the gentlemen. What counts is that in such issues that deal with Islam all people participate. Today, people actively participate in every thing related to the Islamic Rerpublic, because they see no sepration between themselves and these organizations. We should preserve the people and people should be present at the scene. We are still mid-way through. We should do what Islam has demanded of us all, which is presenting it in its real form of the whole world. We have just started this and should continue with it.

Advertisement is one of the very important issues that stand on top of all affairs. Notice that the propaganda operations carried out in the world are all against us. It should be said that almost all those who are not against us are silent. Without exception all radios, the press and the interviews conducted abroad are all against the Islamic Republic and Islam. They do not want Islam and see Iran as the onle country presenting Islam to the world. If Islam is presented to the world, people will accept it and their interests will be at stake. They oppose Iran for this reason, not because of its population or people. They oppose it because it has turned into an Islamic country. They not only did not oppose Iran in the time of Muhammad-Rida but also approved of it because at that time Iran was in their hands to their liking. However, an Iran that is not in their hand, is opposed to them, and refuses to carry out their desires, is not what they want. They are pounding Islam under the cover of Iran.

We should enhance our propaganda particularly outside the country. The government and people should augment the propaganda operations against the propaganda ploys carried out in the world. See in Fajr celebrations and on 22 nd of Bahman when that massive population too; to the street. Some of the Iranians who did not turn out already fled the country. They employ a special approach. They call on people not to take to the street. Now if whatever number turns out they have nothing to do with it. Then they say no one turned out. This is their method- a sort of humiliating defeat, which has become repetitive. Just by saying," do not turn out", it will not become clear who has come and who has not. It is impossible to find out who turned out and who has not. They do not say to take to the streets and line up in one side of the city to see who they are. Who are those who turn out? On the one hand, they say the entire Iran side with them. On the other hand, they argue that if people want to come out to the streets, they will be subject to prosecution. Right, If the entire Iran side with you how could anyone prosecute the people? The foreign mass media apparatus did not give the due coverage to 22 nd of Bahman, which marked a massive show of people. Those who reside abroad and speak against us also did not say anything noticeable about the demonstration. As reported domestically, the turn out was eye catching. We saw the scenes. There was massive population. Some compared the turn out to the early gatherings during Ashura and those days. Nevertheless, it was not reflected in the world. This was what happened.

See the situation of war. Today, the situation of war is such that wherever the army of Islam, Sepah-e Pasdaran and Basij advance, they take prisoners of war. Lately, they have taken 2000 captives. There is no talk of it. On the other hand, they make a television show. Of course, they are professional in making such programs. Last night or the day before last, there was a TV program, well it seemed to be produced in London, and screened in some of the countries on the Persian Gulf, showing corps of Iranian troops scattering all over the desert with Iraqi soldiers resvicing at the scene. These poor Iraqis have been taken captive and the Iraqi army has been desperate and escapes when coming across four pasdars. Now, they screen such a film. This is the situation of propaganda in the world.

They carry out different sorts of anti-Islamic, anti-Iranian propaganda just because this Islamic Republic wants Islam. From all sides, they carry out propaganda. Moreover, as per war, our forces are advancing, have almost drived them out of our land, and are marching ahead now. The radios say, wheen they want to be fair, some Iranians say this and Iraqis say that, but it is not clear what both sides says. When they receive a blow, they overreact and say Iraqis advanced and poured Iranians into the sea with many being drowned and others taken captive. They have taken eight-year-old captives. Iran sends eight-year-old children to war! This is the situation of propaganda! Our propaganda, however great, cannot cope with theirs. Well, they command all mass media apparatuses. Yet, we should make propaganda.

We should tell the people. I hope those who want to make propaganda will succeed to do so. I hope those who go abroad and those who speak on the radio and television can make the situation clear. What is their situation and what is ours? What do they say and what do we say? They are presenting Islam in a way that it appears that Islam seeks war. Islam has never encouraged war and we have never waged any war. They were the ones who imposed the war and we are defending. Saddam is given a two-month opportunity; they will again equip him to launch attack from a different place. We cannot let such a beast beon the loose, because it will do whatever it wants. Unless he is choked, the region will not be set right. Those who help him do not understand. The US deceives them and uses them as a plaything, the way he has treatedan Saddam so far. The power this regional countries pale in comparison to the Iraqi power, but the US wants to afflict them and others as it afflicted Saddam. They should realize what their duty is towards Islam and Iran. They want to live after Saddam. We would like them to lead a correct life.

We wish to bring comfort to the people in the region and not trouble. However, we are banned from doing our work. If Iran is given a one-year opportunity, they will see that both the region will improve and the grip of powers will be curtailed, with every region leading a comfortable life. However, the US does not let. The US does whatever it wishes. I hope their grip will be curtailed and you all succeed in your services.

Now Iran is yours. All grips have been curtailed. You should build it by yourselves. Thank God, people are present at the scene efficiently. People are very good, but they should remain at the scene if they want to live an honorable life and be treated as a gentleman. Previously, they were not regarded as human beings. We were treated like other objects. We were like goods in their hands being sold to this or that. We were treated like this. Now, thank God, our country belongs to ourselves; it is for us and I hope you will succeed in serving Islam and Iran.

May God's peace and mercy be upon you!