In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
Hadrat Ayatullah Shirazi- may your blessings last long- the holy city of Mashhad,
I acknowledge the receipt of your telegram congratulating us on the great victories of the Iranian armed forces over the aggressive Iraqi forces with appreciation. I congratulate you and the residents of the holy city of Mashhad and hope that all the gentlemen will not spare me the good prayers for the victory of Islam over the disbelievers and for the brave Iranian forces under the sacred dome of the eighth Imam (s). I implore God Almighty to grant you health and happiness. May God's peace and blessings be upon you!
Ruhullah al-Mousawi al-Khomeini
Farvardin 6,1361 AHS