The ceremony is underway today (June 4) at the mausoleum of the Islamic Revolution leader, Imam Khomeini, on the 30th anniversary of his death in southern Tehran.
Imam Khomeini, who steered the popular uprising in Iran culminating in the fall of former regime of Shah, passed away on June 3, 1989.
He is known as one of the most influential leaders who inspired many other revolutions all across the world.
The follow-up reports on the Supreme Leader's remarks will be released soon.
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