Ayatollah Khamenei made these statements on Wednesday when he received a group of workers from across the country on the occasion of Labor Week.
The leader said that the sanctions against Iran were aimed at putting the Islamic Republic in a “difficult situation” to force it to toe the line of imperialism and colonialism, stating that “it is evident that the Islamic establishment, Islamic zeal and “An great nation with an Islamic history will in no way submit to such intimidation.”
Ayatollah Khamenei added: “A lively nation creates opportunities for itself from the enemy’s hostilities, a clear example of which is the arms sector (of the Islamic Republic). In other sectors, great progress has also been made despite the pressures.”
Underlining that sanctions will fail to bring the Iranian nation to its knees as it has not pinned hopes on aid from outside the borders, the Leader said: “It is necessary to raise this spirit.”
“The Iranian nation must show its strength through work, action and national unity,” added Ayatollah Khamenei.
Underlining that the main objective of the United States and the West in imposing sanctions on Iran is the complete submission and subjugation of the Islamic establishment and the nation, the Leader emphasized: “The great nation of Iran, which has historical roots and the Islamic Republic, does not will give in to intimidation and excessive demands, and reach a bright horizon in the future by turning sanctions into opportunities for progress and prosperity.”
Elsewhere in his remarks, the Leader referred to the Iranian labor community and stressed that the country’s authorities are responsible for the job security of workers.
“At one time we were beset by the closure of large factories, (but) thanks to the efforts of the authorities, many closed workshops were reopened in the last two years, and this must continue,” the Leader said, adding that Power will increase in a society where there is work.
Ayatollah Khamenei also expressed his sincere gratitude to Iranian workers for their efforts and decency, and wished for the promotion of the country’s labor community.