Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said on Sunday that the dispute between Iran and the United States is “intrinsic” and stems from a fundamental clash of interests, stressing that cooperation would only be conceivable if Washington abandoned its hostile policies toward the Islamic Republic.
Speaking at a gathering of students and families of war martyrs in Tehran marking the anniversary of the 1979 takeover of the US Embassy, the Leader described the event as a defining moment in Iran’s modern identity.
He said any American request for cooperation could only be considered if the United States completely halts its support for the Israeli regime, withdraws its military bases from the region, and stops interference in Iran’s internal affairs.
Ayatollah Khamenei called on young Iranians to advance in science and defense capabilities to demonstrate that “Iran is a strong nation that no global power can dominate.”
