MEMRI July 18, 2015 Clip No. 5011
Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei Reaffirms "Death to America" Slogan, Calls
to Bring U.S. Leaders to Trial

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In a July 18 Tehran public address to mark Id Al-Fitr, Iranian Supreme
Leader Ali Khamenei reaffirmed the "Death to America" slogan, saying that it
reflects the position of the entire Iranian nation. In the address, which
aired on IRINN TV, Khamenei is seen holding a rifle. In an address to
diplomats and dignitaries on the same day, broadcast on Iranian Channel 1,
Khamenei claimed that the U.S., rather than Iran, is the defender of
terrorism, and said: "you should be brought to trial for supporting and
assisting terrorism."

Following are excerpts:

IRINN TV [Iran]

Ali Khamenei: The slogans of the Iranian nation on Al-Qods Day show what its
position is. The slogans "Death to Israel" and "Death to America" have
resounded throughout the country, and are not limited to Tehran and the
other large cities. The entire country is under the umbrella of this great
movement [of "Death to America"].

[…]

Channel 1 [Iran]

What, [the American politician] are calling [Hizbullah] territories?! They
call Iran a "defender of terrorist" because of its support for [Hizbullah].
Defenders of terrorists?! It is you! You are the ones who have created ISIS!
You are the ones who have been cultivating terrorism! You are the ones who
have been nurturing the filthy terrorist Zionist! You are the defenders of
terrorists, and you should be brought to trial for supporting and assisting
terrorism.

Crowd: Allah Akbar!

Allah Akbar!

Allah Akbar!

Khamenei is the leader!

Death to those who oppose the Rule of the Jurisprudent!

Death to America!

Death to England!

Death to the hypocrites!

Death to Israel!

[...]


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