TEHRAN Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said here Sunday that heroic defense of the Iranian nation and armed forces during the 8-year imposed war has encouraged other nations to stand up to global powers for their independence.
Ayatollah Khamenei told the 33rd graduation ceremony of the students of Imam Ali (AS) Police Academy as well as pilots graduating from Aviation College of the Army's Airborne Division enemy tries to prevent the Iranian nation from setting a pattern worldwide.
The Leader said breaking the myth of the Zionist regime's invulnerability in Southern Lebanon and the heroic resistance of the Palestinian people to the Zionist occupation forces are among the blessings of the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran.
The Leader said the Islamic Republic is based on strong logic and ideas and has the potential to win the faith of nations.
Despite enemy plots, the Iranian nation has succeeded in making its voice heard throughout the world over the past 21 years, added the Leader.
Ayatollah Khamenei hailed the armed forces as a symbol of national dignity and pride and said training of committed, resolute and educated youth, having faith in Islam and the revolution, at Imam Ali (AS) Police Academy would strengthen and revitalize the army.
After his speech, the Leader awarded a number of exemplary cadets.
At the end of the ceremony, the Leader reviewed a military parade by model units.
(IRNA)