Jaafari pays tribute to Ayatollah Khomeni

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I wonder how many of the troops, or especially their parents, would feel if they knew they are fighting on behalf of champions of the Islamic Revolution?

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Ayatollah You So

Iranian President Mohamed Khatami yesterday hailed a “turning point” in relations with Baghdad as Iraqi Prime Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari made a historic visit to Tehran aimed at strengthening ties after decades of enmity . . . Jaafari, who took refuge in Iran during the rule of Saddam Hussain, visited the tomb of Iran’s revolutionary leader Ayatollah Khomeini yesterday, and paid homage by laying a wreath of flowers. (emphasis added)
Gulf Times
Turning point’ in Iran-Iraq ties
July 18, 2005

Al-Jaafari, for his part, expressed pleasure over his meeting with Ayatollah Khamenei. He called the late Imam Khomeini the key to the victory of the Islamic Revolution, adding, “We hope to eliminate the dark pages Saddam caused in Iran-Iraq ties and open a new chapter in brotherly ties between the two nations.” (emphasis added) ."
Tehran Times
Leader: Iran seeks independent, secure Iraq
July 19, 2005