The vote, cast in a free atmosphere and with all inclinations and parties at present, was after all a vote to the Islamic Republic, to national independence, to the Constitution and to the Islamic causes.
Ali KhameneiThe people who control America today make decisions like drunkards. They do not understand what they are doing at all.
Ali KhameneiThe Islamic Republic is proud to be the target of the rage of the world's greatest Satan.
Ali KhameneiIn order to threaten Iran, you [America] say that you can secure the energy flow in the region. You are wrong. Beware that if you make the slightest mistake over Iran, the energy flow through this region will be seriously endangered. You will never be capable of providing energy security in this region. You are not capable and you should know this.
Ali Khamenei