TEHRAN (Iran News) In October 1964 (Mehr 1343), the Iranian government of the time, headed by Prime Minister Hassan Ali Mansour, passed a bill through the National Consultative Assembly granting judicial immunity to Americans residing in Iran, including both military and civilian advisors. This action meant the acceptance of American political and legal dominance over Iran and represented a clear violation of Iran’s national sovereignty.

Imam Khomeini (may God bless him), who was residing in Qom at the time, immediately reacted after the bill’s approval. On November 4, 1964 (Aban 4, 1343), in a historic and powerful speech, he fiercely protested against this “document of the Iranian nation’s enslavement.” With great courage, he strongly criticized the Iranian government and the Shah personally, revealing that this immunity meant the deprivation of the Iranian people’s sovereignty and submission to the United States.

This courageous and fiery speech enraged the Pahlavi regime and the U.S. Embassy in Iran. As a result, following a decision by the Shah and the United States, SAVAK arrested Imam Khomeini (RA) on November 5, 1964 (Aban 13, 1343) and exiled him—first to Turkey, and later, through the arrangements made by the religious seminary and influential mediation within the royal court, to Najaf Ashraf in Iraq. This exile lasted for about 14 years.

The exile of Imam Khomeini (RA) on November 5, 1964, was the direct consequence of his exposure of and protest against the Capitulation Law. This event became a major turning point in the Iranian people’s struggle against the Pahlavi regime and global imperialism, demonstrating the courage and insight of the Imam (RA) in defending Iran’s independence and dignity.

For this reason, the 13th of Aban has been designated in the calendar of the Islamic Republic of Iran as the “National Day of Fighting Global Arrogance.”

In a broader historical view, it can be clearly stated that by following the United States and short-sightedly exiling Imam Khomeini (RA), the Shah not only brought about his own downfall but also lit the spark of the Islamic Revolution led by the Imam (RA).

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In an address to the graduation ceremony of IRGC cadets in Tehran on Sunday, Ayatollah Khamenei slammed the US and the Zionists for “sucking the blood” of nations, warmongering activities, causing catastrophes, and treating other nations with cruelty and suppression.

The Leader emphasized that Iran, according to the religious teachings, is duty bound to counter the enemies and will never capitulate to the US and various pressures from the adversaries.

Ayatollah Khamenei also highlighted the growing dignity of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) inside and outside Iran, stressing that the US’ hostile and antagonistic policies resulted in the promotion of the IRGC’s dignity.

Referring to a verse from holy Quran about the need for constant preparedness in the face of enemies, the Leader said Almighty God has promised to create a “deterrent fear” in the hearts of enemies on Muslims.

Highlighting the necessity for increasing readiness, Ayatollah Khamenei called on the IRGC forces to create a powerful, rigid and inclusive organization and constantly boost their scientific, expert, tactical, strategic and operational power with tireless efforts.

The Leader further stressed the need for the employment of all kinds of defensive, operational and intelligence equipment to counter the enemies, adding, “However, such equipment must be invented and manufactured locally, and be so versatile that would meet all demands on the ground, in the sky, space, sea, borders and inside the country, and of course, even the virtual space is among the necessary tools today.”

Elsewhere in his address, Ayatollah Khamenei hailed the large gathering of people in the Arbaeen mourning ceremonies as an example of true power, saying the procession in which millions of Muslim pilgrims travel to the Iraqi city of Karbala is a movement towards “the summit of glory, devotion and martyrdom.”

Arbaeen, one of the largest religious gatherings in the world, comes 40 days after Ashura, the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shiite Imam.

Each year, a huge crowd of Shiites, including Iranians, flock to the Iraqi city of Karbala, where the holy shrine of Imam Hussein (AS) is located, to perform mourning rites.

Last month, Ayatollah Khamenei said the great march of Arbaeen is a divine sign that indicates God’s will to help the Islamic community, noting, that the Iraqi people’s welcoming of Arbaeen pilgrims and their hospitality as “unparalleled” and expressed gratitude to the Arab country’s nation and government for their moves to prepare the ground for the “massive” event.

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