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Leader Visits Parchin Military Complex

tehran, may 24,1998 irna --

The Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, here on Sunday stated the spirit of hope, the confidence in ability and the strong determination of Iran's faithful and revolutionary youth heralds a brighter future for the Islamic Republic. The Leader made the remark in a visit to the Parchin Military Complex in Tehran during which the Defense Minister, Ali Shamkhani, presented a report on the successes of the Armed Forces in achieving self-sufficiency and to elevate the country's defensive capabilities. The ceremony continued with a military parade before the Leader, showcasing the latest military hardware produced by Iranian experts. In an address to the staff of the complex following the parade, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces praised the corps of engineers and technical staff of the complex for their significant accomplishments. The Iranian nation during the Pahlavi regime was suffering from an inferiority complex, the Leader said. The 1979 Islamic Revolution freed the talented nation of Iran from foreign power's dominance, Ayatollah Khamenei added. Turning to the hegemonic goals of the U.S., the Leader said that having relations with the U.S. is synonymous with submission to its hegemonic policies. This is something that the Iranian nation never accepts, Ayatollah Khamenei stressed. The Leader further called on the youth to endeavor to accelerate the forward trend of the Islamic Revolution through reliance on their many talents and capabilities.

mr/rr end ::irna 24/05/98 17:13