06 January 2017 - 18:59
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Rasa - Tehran's provisional Friday Prayers Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ahmad Khatami called on Iranian officials to keep vigilant against the plots hatched by the US officials to influence and infiltrate the country's decision-making bodies.
Ayatollah Khatami

RNA - Addressing a large and fervent congregation of the people on Tehran University campus on Friday, Ayatollah Khatami said, "The enemy is plotting to create differences in the Iranian society and also destroy the country's legal and decision-making institutions, including the judiciary."

 

He reiterated that the country's officials need unity and unity cannot be acheived by chanting slogans."

 

Ayatollah Khatami's remarks came after Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei underlined that Iran cannot trust the US and its western allies for their bad record in complying with their commitments.

 

Addressing members of the cabinet and the parliament's presiding board and judiciary officials in Tehran, the Leader said it is typical of the US to do unethical and immoral moves and actions, and added, "The Americans cannot be trusted and, in addition to the Americans, certain other western states are also the same; hence, we should put trust in our own abilities and the US officials' positions and performance is also a confirmation of the same fact."

 

Ayatollah Khamenei underscored his support for the government, parliament and judiciary to settle the Iranian people's problems and improve their living conditions, and underlined that any measure taken by the three branches of power should be deemed necessary and meet the national interests.

 

He also stressed the importance of supporting domestic production, and said, "Production should be given special attention in both the industrial and agricultural sectors."

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