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May 6, 2010 Iran should become a model for other nations: Leader Tehran Times Political Desk TEHRAN - Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has said the Iranian nation can become a model for other nations in terms of upholding spiritual values and introducing a system that guarantees material prosperity. "The appalling prospects for humanity in regard to ethics can be changed, but first a big change should occur in Iran, and Iran should become a material and spiritual model," he said in Tehran on Wednesday at a meeting with thousands of Iranian teachers. Ayatollah Khamenei stated that the Iranian nation should try to make progress to such a level that it can present exemplary political, social, and scientific models for other nations and the thinkers of the Islamic world, adding, "It is the historic duty of the Iranian nation." Commenting on Teachers' Day, the Leader paid tribute to Ayatollah Morteza Motahhari for his years of diligent efforts to enlighten people. May 2, the martyrdom anniverary of Ayatollah Morteza Motahhari, who was a great Iranian scholar, cleric, and university professor, has been designated as Teachers' Day in Iran. Ayatollah Khamenei said teachers have a vital and important role to train creative, faithful, imaginative, self-confident, motivated, patient, and optimistic people to the help country continue its progress. He also highlighted the role of teachers in developing children's individual and social personalities. Elsewhere in his remarks, the Leader called for a fundamental change in the country's education system and said the change should be in line with the country's needs, goals, and capabilities [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]