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In a gathering to commemorate the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution, Mahmoud ‎Ahmadinejad blasted government critics and claimed that his administration is supported by the ‎Hidden Imam. ‎

In his speech, Ahmadinejad accused his domestic critics of aiding foreign enemies, noting his ‎administration's remarkable achievements in various fields since taking office in 2005, despite ‎efforts by some "to destroy the administration from the very beginning." ‎

Ahmadinejad also accused his domestic critics of telling an unidentified European ambassador ‎that Ahmadinejad's views are not supported by many within the Iranian establishment, adding, ‎‎"lately, the ambassador of that European nation is going here and there attempting to influence ‎politicians. Unfortunately, he has succeeded in manipulating some of then, just as in the nuclear ‎case some have been manipulated to join the enemies of Iran." ‎

Ahmadinejad did not clarify to which ambassador or which European nation he was referring. ‎However, during his speech, he once again attacked Hossein Mousavian and the former team of ‎nuclear negotiators led by Rafsanjani's close ally Hassan Rowhani. ‎

Without recalling specific names, or referring directly to Hashemi Rafsanjani or Hassan ‎Rowhani's backing of Hossein Mousavian, Ahmadinejad said, "A certain political figure who has ‎heavy charges in his own case is trying to avoid justice with the help of the press." ‎

In another part of his speech, Ahmadinejad claimed that his government is supported by the ‎Hidden Imam, the holy 12th Imam revered by Shi'ites around the world who await his return from ‎occultation and the reign of justice. ‎

After thanking the Hidden Imam for his support, Ahmadinejad blasted Western governments for ‎‎"creating obstacles" to impede Iran's nuclear progress.‎