Leader Says Trump’s Remarks Not Worth a Response:

U.S. President’s Lies a Source of Disgrace

Date: 17 May 2025 - 22:29

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Cancerous Tumor of Zionist Regime Will be Eliminated

TEHRAN -- Leader of the Islamic
Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said here Saturday the U.S. president was lying when he said during his Persian Gulf tour this week that he wanted peace in the region.
On the contrary, said Ayatollah Khamenei, the United States uses its power to give “10-ton bombs to the Zionist regime to drop on the heads of Gaza’s children”.
“When have they ever used their power to bring peace? He, other U.S. officials, and U.S. administrations have used their power for the massacre in Gaza, for igniting wars wherever they could, and for supporting their own mercenaries.”
The Leader said power can be used for peace and security, adding this is precisely why the Islamic Republic will continue to increase its power and the power of the country every single day much to the dismay of the enemies.
“But that’s isn’t what they [Americans] did. They used their power to provide the Zionist regime with ten-ton bombs to be dropped on Gaza’s children, hospitals, people’s homes, in Lebanon, and wherever else they could.”
Ayatollah Khamenei said, “Some of the remarks made during the U.S. President’s trip to the region aren’t even worth a response at all.”
“The level of those remarks is so low that they are a source of disgrace for both the speaker and the American nation,” he added.
Ayatollah Khamenei touched on Trump’s previous remarks that the regional countries could not survive even ten days without U.S. support.
“Now, in his dealings, conduct, and proposals, he continues to present and impose the same model on these countries in a way as if they could not survive without the U.S.,” the Leader said.
“This model has definitely failed. Thanks to the determination and efforts of the nations in the region, the U.S. must and will leave this region,” he added.
Ayatollah Khamenei described the Zionist regime is the source of corruption, war, and division in the region.
“Undoubtedly, the source of corruption, war, and conflict in this region is the Zi onist regime — a dangerous, deadly cancerous tumor that must be uprooted; it will be uprooted,” he said.
Ayatollah Khamenei touched on the “clear and well-defined” principles and the system of values that guide the Iranian nation’s conduct in this turbulent region.
“Today, Iran is not comparable to the past. Today, by God’s grace and favor, much to the enemy’s dismay, and despite the efforts of others to undermine it, Iran has made progress.
“And it will continue to make progress many times more than this, God willing. Everyone will witness this. Our youth will see this happen in the best possible way,” he said.
Ayatollah Khamenei made the remarks during a meeting with a number of teachers and educators, where he emphasized the need to depict a worthy, attractive, and likable public image of teachers, one that is lively and endearing.
This is a necessity that calls for dedicated artistic and media work on the part of responsible organizations, the Leader said.
He said the education system must be designed to nurture students academically, culturally, and spiritually. The Leader also underscored the importance of continuing the development of a strategic roadmap for the education sector.
“Those who undertake the task of designing a new structure for the education system must be skilled, experienced, and deeply committed to religion and the independence of the country.
“Only then can a system be established through which our youth are raised to be knowledgeable, faithful, patriotic, hardworking, and hopeful about the future,” the Leader said.
Ayatollah Khamenei also underlined the importance of textbooks, saying that while including content such as the names of Muslim scientists or documents of the former U.S. embassy in Tehran is necessary, it is not sufficient.
“Textbooks must be rich in content and appealing in style. Even complex scientific topics should be presented in a way that is clear, sweet, and engaging for the student.”
The Leader also stressed educational justice, saying it has always been a priority.
“Of course, this does not mean neglecting top talents. Giving due attention to initiatives like the National Organization for Development of Exceptional Talents (SAMPAD) and supporting gifted youth in making greater leaps is not contrary to justice. It is, in fact, the very essence of educational justice,” he said.
Ayatollah Khamenei also referred to the previous neglect and removal of the Department of Moral and Spiritual Development (Parvareshi), expressing satisfaction with the renewed attention given to this area. He stressed the need for its activities to be pursued in the most effective and meaningful way.