Attending the 21st General Assembly of IRSG commanders and offcials, Ali Larijani deemed the formations of IRGS by Imam Khomeini as a miracle stating that, “the Iranian nation and the Islamic Republic has always benefitted from the blessings of this sacred institution.”
Stressing that today IRGS possesses a deterrent and alarming power in the region, Larijani said that, “IRGC has become a point of reliance for several oppressed countries and owns its success to the guidance of Imam Khomeini and the Leader as well as the self-sacrifice of martyrs and veterans of different classes notably Basij."
Enumerating the aspects of IRGC’s power in different areas of the country, Parliament Speaker said that, “this organization has turned into the main pillar of Iran’s defense due to the consciousness and intelligence of the commanders as well as the empathy and trust that people have in the army."
Emphasizing the need for Jihadi Spirit as a leading force, Larijani asserted that “the spirit has become institutionalized in IRGC and acts as the source of progress and change in the region,” adding that, “this organization has brought about honor and dignity to the country and this spirit needs to be appreciated as the base of all future developments."
In another part of his speech Larijani said that the world is undergoing a transition and in this situation, all nations and countries are striving to seek their desired position and those who have a better understanding of these changes would be more successful.
“The unipolar world is coming to an end and new poles are appearing; and the two elements which play a decisive role in the new polarization are economic growth and scientific progress,” added Parliament Speaker.
Referring to the scene of the world’s economy, Larijani asserted that, “in this arena, we are faced with harsh economic gaps in some countries of the world and those countries which take advantage of time in these circumstances will make a positive progress while the others who are negligent will be afflicted with developmental disability."
The official deemed new technologies as another advancement which significantly differentiates between countries.
He further asserted that, “the nuclear negotiations were just an excuse to interfere in the country's economic growth and enemies would do their best effort to stop the Islamic Revolution Movement."
Underlining that IRGC’s mission is to protect the achievements of the Islamic Revolution, Larijani stated that, “one of the driving forces of the Islamic Revolution and the Iranian nation is having good characteristics including righteousness, endeavor, and religious understanding and all these features need to be reinforced and released in a new form."
Larijani further stressed that the defense capability of the country largely relies on IRGC adding that this aspect should be used to support the people of our country as well as the oppressed people of the region; hence the need for preparation and strength particularly in the field of missiles.
Deeming the Qods Force as the protecting power in the region, Larijani said that, “despite the fact that enemies are trying to change the right path in the region by making distinctions between various groups, we need to support the Qods Force knowing that we are not seeking an Empire, rather we want to defend the oppressed nation in the region.”
Noting that the anti-terrorism coalition has had no effect, Larijani added that, “unlike some countries which are looking for trouble, the Islamic Republic of Iran feels responsible towards the security of the region.”
Iran's Parliament Speaker said that the Iran’s power is due to its sympathy with the people in the region and their trust in Iranian nation.
Referring to the role of IRGC in the construction of the country, Larijani noted that, “the Parliament is ready to support IRGC in performing constructional plans which will lead to the development of the country."
“Since IRGC and Basij play a major role in protecting the achievements of the Islamic Revolution, they must be armed with political consciousness,” said Larijani concluding that, “of course, IRGS has a decisive role in the region; and knowledge as well as past experiences can make it an important decision-maker of the country."
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