Leader: Iran celebrates security, peace ahead of election

Ahead of the presidential and Islamic city council elections, a group of people from various backgrounds met with Ayatollah Khamenei this morning.

According to the English website of the Leader office, in this meeting, the Leader of the Revolution urged the nation to appreciate the peace and security Iran enjoys during the week of elections.

He said, 'Look at the countries of the region, where can you find a place where there is no insecurity? Among this insecure collection of countries, the Islamic Republic of Iran is busy preparing for elections in peace and security. We have only two days left until election day. All Praise is due to God. This peaceful and calm environment is invaluable. In a country with 80 million people, the nation is, enthusiastically, preparing themselves for Election Day, meanwhile there is peace everywhere; this is truly something precious that we should appreciate.'

The Leader of the Revolution held that, 'It is likely that some individuals seek to violate law, however these sectors, whether the executive, regulatory, or security sectors, are trustworthy and reliable, thanks God; they should of course watch out.'

Ayatollah Khamenei warned the people and the authorities of the enemy by stating,'The Iranian nation has an enemy; against this enemy, the face of the nation should strongly reflect resolute willpower and determination, as well as self-confidence, peace and calm.'

Ayatollah Khamenei highlighted the significance of public discipline, saying,'The discipline among our people is extremely important; public discipline and the people's commitment to abide by laws before the election, on the day of the election and after the election, are valuable. This is what many countries lack; and our nation proves to enjoy that; we have learned from experiences in the past. The Iranian nation has learned through experience that discipline is beneficial, and indiscipline, unlawfulness can be so harmful.

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