Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says as long as the revolutionary movement and ideology continue to exist, Iran�s progress, influence, grandeur and spiritual dominance will increase in the region and beyond.

Ayatollah Khamenei made the remarks in a Wednesday meeting with a number of Iranian elites in the capital, Tehran.

International scientific centers which determine�indicators for scientific progress bear testimony to Iran's development, said the Leader.

Elsewhere in his remarks, the Leader warned against certain �individuals and elements� who, making use of print media and other forums, keep frustrating the people and youth and �negating� the country�s scientific developments as well as key accomplishments.

Ayatollah Khamenei urged officials to remain on the watch regarding such moves, saying, �The country�s major scientific developments in the fields of nano, stem cells and nuclear issue are not an illusion, but rather realities which the whole world is aware of.�

Therefore, said the Leader, to disappoint the youth and deny the scientific and technological momentum in the country would be a betrayal of the country and of national honor.

The Leader said the Iranian young generation can be proud of�taking�the credit for leading the country to top levels of scientific progress.

By Press TV