Hawzah News agency-On the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hassan al-Mujtaba (as), Hawzah News publishes excerpts from Ayatollah Khamenei's statements about Imam Hassan (as) and his Peace Treaty:

Regarding the issue of Imam Hassan’s (pbuh) peace treaty, we have mentioned several times and books have been written that under the same conditions, anyone—even the Commander of the Faithful (pbuh)—would not have done anything differently, but exactly what Imam Hassan did. No one can say that a fraction of Imam Hassan’s (pbuh) actions were questionable. No, what His Majesty did, is one hundred percent accurate based on irrefutable, logical arguments.

Among the linage of the Prophet Muhammad (saw), who is the most enthusiastic? Who gained the most in life from his martyrdom? Who was the most courageous in protecting the religion against the enemy? It was Hussain Ibn Ali (pbuh). Imam Hussain Ibn Ali and Imam Hassan (pbut) accompanied one another on the peace treaty. The peace treaty was not realized by Imam Hassan alone; Imam Hassan and Imam Hussain both had a role in it; however, Imam Hassan was leading and Imam Hussain (pbut) devotedly followed him.

Imam Hussain (pbuh) was among defenders who acknowledged the concept of Imam Hassan’s peace treaty. Once in a private gathering, a close companion of the Imams (pbut) opposed Imam Hassan for the treaty, Imam Hussain silenced him. No one can ever claim that had it been Imam Hussain (pbuh) the peace treaty would have not been carried through. No. Imam Hussain accompanied Imam Hassan; and even if Imam Hassan (pbuh) was not in the picture and Imam Hussain was alone, he would have done the exact same thing under the same conditions.

Statements made during a public address; April 11, 1990.

“Diplomatic Skills” mean acquiring flexibility and power skillfully and promptly. Another definition for it would be “heroic flexibility” for which Imam Hassan’s (pbuh) Peace Treaty is the most glorious historical example. Heroic flexibility—unlike some interpretations—has clear meaning, an example of which can be found in wrestling competitions that aim at defeating the enemy. If someone has strength but does not use flexibility where needed, they will certainly be defeated; however, if they use their flexibility and power promptly, they can pin the rival down to the mat.

Statements made during a meeting with Iran's ambassadors abroad; August 13, 2014.