Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has called on the people of Iran to demonstrate their determination in the face of foreign pressure as the country approaches the anniversary of the 1979 revolution. He emphasized that foreign powers have continually tried to return Iran to its pre-revolution state, referencing the era under shah Reza Pahlavi and close ties with the United States. Khamenei stressed that true national strength comes from the will and steadfastness of the people, rather than military might, and urged Iranians to display their resolve to thwart external adversaries.