Imam Khamenei: Islamic Moves in Arab World Divine Blessings

The recent Islamic moves in Egypt, Tunisia, Libya, Bahrain and Yemen were "divine blessings," said the Leader in a meeting with international religious elites and intellectuals as well as Iran's cultural representatives in various foreign countries at the Iranian holy City of Mashhad on Tuesday.

Ayatollah Khamenei expressed his optimism that the ongoing Islamic movements will totally end the dominance of major enemies of Islam, particularly Zionists (the "Israeli" regime) and the US.

He emphasized that the youth in Muslim countries have shunned materialistic schools of thought and become cognizant of Islamic teachings, reiterating that such honor has been achieved thanks to the Islamic revolution by the Iranian nation.

The Leader cautioned against persisting threats posed against Muslim countries, including intensifying efforts to sow discord among followers of Shia and Sunni schools of thought, with global political motives.

In line with their Islamophobia policies, the global arrogance is pursuing a policy of Shiaphobia, said the Leader, insisting on the significance of exercising vigilance against such ploys.

Ayatollah Khamenei also urged Shia Muslims to strengthen their unity to enjoy ensuing prosperity.

The recent developments in the Muslim world herald a bright future, and indications of such dazzling prospective have already emerged, the Leader concluded.