Tehran, 2007/01/15, IRNA
 
Expediency Council Chairman Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani said that given the US failure to achieve its goals in the region, it is seeking to embark on a new adventure to cover up its defeat and urged the need for vigilance.

According to a report released by EC Public Relations Department on Monday, he made the remark in a meeting with members of the headquarters in charge of Fajr ceremonies.

Turning to the enemies hue and cry over Iran's nuclear issue, he said that today the political situation is quite sensitive at the international level.

Meanwhile, he said that the enemies of the Islamic Republic aim to sow seed of discord among Iranians, adding that under the present conditions, the need for national unity is fundamental.

"We should not let some parties to damage the significant principle of national unity by fanning the flame of racial, religious and political discords.

"The enemies of the Islamic Revolution especially count on disruption of generation in the country and are seeking to promote the idea that Iran's young generation does not support the revolution," he added.

Rafsanjani referred to introduction of the Islamic Revolution to the youth as a divine principle, which will strengthen it.

Elsewhere in his remarks, he pointed to the recent twin elections and noted that the analysis of cast votes and people's wide turnout show that the Iranians have special confidence in the experienced revolutionary forces, which is a good reason to reject any disruption of generation.

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