Ahmadinejad In Iranian Revolution Day Address: A New Middle East

Ahmadinejad In Iranian Revolution Day Address: Iran Is Firm In Continuing Nuclear Path – We Don't Need World Powers; There Will Be A New Middle East – Without The U.S. And Israel

In his address marking the 32nd anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Iran, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad insists that the nation remains determined to continue its nuclear path, as it marks the 32nd anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution. He also stressed that a new Middle East will be created in the near future without the U.S. or Israel.

"The Iranian nation will continue its way and it does not need the world powers to complete its nuclear program," he told tens of thousands of demonstrators at Tehran's Azadi Square today. He added that the Western countries should adopt a coordination policy instead of a confrontation policy.
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"I assure you that despite all the evil and complicated plans, and thanks to the resistance of the nations, there will be a new Middle East but without the U.S. and Israel," he said.

He urged the arrogant powers not to interfere in the internal affairs of the region's countries, such as Egypt and Tunisia.

"What are you doing in Afghanistan? What are these military bases in the region for? Are you compassionate or hypocrite?" Ahmadinejad asked.

He also argued that the West is deceitful in claiming that with the two-state slogan it can pave the way for Israel to dominate the region.

Hailing the revolution in Egypt, the Iranian president warned the Egyptian people to be vigilant, insisting that "It is your right to be free. It is your right to decide your government, and it is your right to freely express yourself about your country and global issues."

"Be united and do not fear corrupt governments, and victory is near," he added.
The masses of demonstrators carried placards in support of the popular uprising of the Egyptian and Tunisian nations.

"Iran is now the most independent and dignified nation," he said. "Iran's revolution was a great event in moving towards summits of perfection."

The Iranian nation toppled the U.S.-backed regime of former dictator Mohammad Reza Pahlavi in 1979, ending the 2,500 years of monarchic rule in the country. Every year, Iranians mark the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, which begins with the anniversary of the return to Iran of the late founder of the Islamic Republic Imam, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, on February 1, 1979. February 1 marks the beginning of 10 days of celebrations the "10-Day Dawn," which culminate on February 11 – the anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution.

Source: Press TV, Iran, February 11, 2011