TEHRAN – On the occasion of the National Workers Week held in Iran, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, the leader of the Islamic Revolution, met with a group of Iranian workers at Imam Khomeini Hussaniya on May 10, 2025.
In his remarks, Ayatollah Khamenei emphasized the important connection between the dignity of labor and the future of the nation, explaining his work as a pillar of human life and society endure. He turned his attention to the current atrocities committed by the Zionist regime of Gaza. Referring to the deafening silence of some world powers, Imam Khamenei said that the crimes committed by the Zionist regimes in Gaza and Palestinians are not overlooked.
The leader warned that biased global policies have been intentionally adopted to stand by the Palestinian cause and obscure the urgency of the people’s minds, saying, “Today, policies biased against countries in the world should not forget the issues related to Palestine.
Ayatollah Khamenei explained his global stance not only to the Zionist regime, but also to its well-known supporters, who have said that they must “support firmly against the Zionist regime.”
He further emphasized that Gaza and the Palestinian people were not merely facing Zionist occupation. “The reality is that the oppressed people in Palestine and Gaza are facing not only the Zionist regimes, but the United States and the United Kingdom.
Emphasizing the need for indomitable vigilance, he added that some slogans, remarks and temporary incidents should not forget the issue of Palestinians. Don’t distract people’s hearts from Palestine. ”
Ayatollah Khamenei said, “With God’s help, Palestine will ultimately beat the Zionist manager. The temporary rule of false forces will die.” He called on his faithful people to remain hopeful and immobilized, emphasizing that the day will come when Iran and all followers will witness Palestinian victory over its occupyers.
In another part of his speech, Ayatollah Khamenei emphasized the deep humanity and spiritual values of labour. Imam Khamenei described workers as an important force in society and stated that workers must recognize their own values. To earn a living through legal means without exploitation, parasitism, or infringing the wealth of others, and to meet the needs of society by producing goods and services are two valuable human characteristics. He looked upon God and emphasized that such work is a righteous act.
Ayatollah Khamenei further explained that labor is not merely an economic necessity, but a pillar on which the continuity and functionality of human life depends.
Leaders working on this year’s slogan, “production investment,” emphasized that financial investments cannot be successful in the absence of workers’ will and capabilities. progress. “
Referring to past and present attempts to soothe uncertainty among workers, he said, “In the early days of the revolution, elements of communism tried to stop production. That same motivation exists today.
Emphasizing the need to protect workers’ dignity and safety, Ayatollah Khamenei addressed the need for job safety by saying that all sectors must fulfill their responsibility to protect valuable assets such as workers. Workers need to know that their work is safe. This way you must plan your life with confidence and not feel that his future is at the mercy of others’ whims.
He also emphasized the importance of fostering a healthy workplace culture. Rejecting the Marxist notion of inherent contradictions between workers and employers, he made it clear: “According to Marxist philosophy, the workplace is one of the conflicts, and workers are the enemy of the factory owner. The cause of production.”