Khamenei said the Islamic republic has achieved "eye-catching successes" in its confrontation with Western powers and their economic and propaganda campaigns, the local satellite Press TV reported on Sunday.

"Countering the sanctions and progress in nuclear (technology) is part of these accomplishments," Khamenei said.

This triumphant trend will not subside and will continue apace in the future, he added.

"The enemy is repeatedly suffering defeats and setbacks, despite its all-out security and political measures against the Islamic Republic," Khamenei reiterated.