Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei criticized those who link every virtue to the western civilization, saying transparency in politics, which has come under the spotlight in recent years, is among the teachings of Islam and Imam Ali (PBUH).
In remarks on Oct. 15, Ayatollah Khamenei expressed regret over the fact that some people have gotten used to linking any advantage in the Islamic community to the West, Tasnim News Agency reported.
Decrying the shortsightedness of pro-West eulogists, Ayatollah Khamenei said the issue of transparency in politics, which has currently attracted attention, originates from the teachings of the first Shia imam, Imam Ali (PBUH).
Ayatollah Khamenei explained that although the Imam has emphasized the importance of transparency, he has prohibited disclosing military issues and war secrets.
"There is no place for whistle-blowing or transparency when it comes to security and military issues, because the enemy would take advantage of such military information to deal a blow," he said.
“Except in the military and security cases and issues related to confrontating the enemy, there must be transparency and the authorities must not hide any secret from the public.”
