Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati refered to the events in Najaf in his weekly friday sermon at Tehran University that was broadcast by Channel 1 Iranian TV. The following are excerpts:
(The Americans) advanced to within 500 meters from the Holy Mosque (in Najaf). On this occasion, I must thank and praise those in that complex who resist these bloodthirsty wolves.
Death to America.
Death to America.
Death to America.
Death to America.
Death to America.
Death to America.
Death to America.
Death to America.
Death to America.
Death to America.