Iranian Supreme Leader Khamanei says "we stand before the epic-making feats of the Iranian nation in its unique historical resistance against the two global terrorist armies"
- "Today, giving thanks for the blessing of unity between the nation and government of the Islamic Republic serves to strengthen the motivation for doubled and jihad-like service among officials, to untangle the people’s concerns—especially in the economic and livelihood arenas—through direct and on-the-ground presence, and to define a serious role for the awakened people in the path of the country’s progress and hopeful movement toward a bright future."