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Khamenei's Friday Prayer Sermon
2009-06-20 07:12:00 "The problem with our enemies," Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said during the Friday prayers in Tehran, "is that they have still not understood Iran."In many ways he was right. Our conflict with Iran is in many ways confusing and contradictory. He questioned America's right to criticize Iran, "Who is bloodletting in Iraq and Afghanistan? Who is supporting the Zionist occupiers of Palestine?" Ayatollah Khamenei brought up some questions which still dominate the dispute between Iran and the U.S. and show that each side doesn't accept the legitimacy of the other and can be limited in its mutual criticisms.Khamenei also stated that if opposition continues to exert violence he would elevate the state response. However, Khamenei's speech wasn't...
Iranian nation can withstand embargos (2008/05/04)
2008-05-20 13:28:00 Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei Sunday instructed the authorities to formulate more effective plans for utilizing the enormous natural and human resources of the country and helping expand business activities."The people and authorities must advance the country to the points where foreign sanctions or embargo threats are no longer harmful. They must do the job as a national undertaking through a joint, diligent effort and upon a clear-cut timetable," Ayatollah Khamenei said in a speech to a very large assembly of nomads and other people of the southern Fars provincial city of Nourabad Mamasani.Ayatollah Khamenei then touched on different bungled conspiracies of the enemies to break the resolution of the Iranian nation, adding, "The enemies of the Islamic Republic of Iran assume now that threats of sanctions could put a damper in our national resolve. Nonetheless, the great Iranian nation will withstand the conspiracies and even will take large strides as it d...
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In the Fars provincial city of Kazeron (2008/05/05)
2008-05-20 13:26:00 Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei Monday urged the people and authorities to keep engaged in their concerted effort to build Iran and present an Islamic model of development to the world.Delivering a landmark speech to a large assembly of people in a stadium in the Fars provincial city of Kazeron south Iran, Ayatollah Khamenei appreciated that the country restored its Iranian-Islamic identity thanks to the Islamic Revolution and launched a long-scale initiative to achieve a specific range of goals set by the same identity."30 years on after the Islamic Revolution was triumphed, the Iranian nation, especially the youths are advancing towards the goals more speedily than before. This has triggered frustration among the enemies of the nation," Ayatollah Khamenei praised.Ayatollah Khamenei elaborated that the global network of arrogance is scared because the progressive move of the Iranian nation has been helping boost Islamic awakening, adding that the nation howe...
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Ayatollah Khamenei inspects research expo in Fars province (2008/05/06)
2008-05-20 13:23:00 Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei, Leader of Islamic Revolution who is currently on a provincial visit to Fars province south Iran, inspected a provincial exposition Monday dedicated to latest inventions by the local researchers and specialists.On show in the fair were the latest accomplishments by the researchers and specialists from Shiraz University, Shiraz School of Medical Science, as well as local researchers in agriculture, electricity, transportation, mine, industry and defense.A section of the expo was dedicated to nanotech sciences where Shiraz University researchers had put on show an array of inventions on nano-electronics, nano-biotechnology, nano-chemistry, nano-physics, nano-material, and nano-calculations.Also on show in the section were the latest co-findings of Tabesh Research Center, affiliated to Shiraz University, and IRI's Atomic Energy Organization (IAEO).Other research centers represented in the fair were Biotech Research Center, Center of Chemical, Oil and Gas ...
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Iranian nation will revive Islamic civilization (2008/05/06)
2008-05-20 13:21:00 Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei told an assembly of top figures in the Fars province south Iran that the legacy of the Iranian nation encompases precious talents, national motivation, faith, and historical heritage."Considering these factors, the prospect of the Iranian nation is very bright. The great nation by God's favor will revive Islamic civilization at this very juncture," Ayatollah Khamenei said.The IR Leader described innovation as an essentiality for the country, defining the notion as a means to pave the way for talents to emerge and for thoughts to flourish and to review the past to expedite pace of progress and build a brilliant future."This is the great responsibility of the nation, the elites and the authorities," he added.Ayatollah Khamenei said the Islamic Republic could be distinguished from any previous systems dominating Iran in the past in that it converted individual authority into a system of national resolution."In God's favor, the n...
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Iranian nation resists all threats, sanctions (2008/04/30)
2008-05-07 11:53:00 Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday that the Iranian nation is determined to resist any threat or sanctions.Ayatollah Khamenei made the remark in an address to thousands of enthusiastic people in Shiraz who had gathered to welcome their aramount Leader on Wednesday.The Iranian nation will turn all threats imposed by the enemies to opportunities and bring development and pride for the country, said the Supreme Leader.Ayatollah Khamenei said that pious Iranian nation with reliance on their historical and cultural honors have made the Islamic Revolution victorious in Iran and attained their independence, national dignity, welfare and prosperity.Any nation should tolerate difficulties to attain its prime goals, and aspirations, underlined the Supreme Leader, citing eight years of sacred defence, fight against terrorism, resistance against threats as well as economic sanctions as parts of hardships tolerated by the Iranian nation on th...
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The Ahmadinejad & Khamenei Mohammedist Brothers Circus
2008-04-19 02:13:00 Step right up folks! The show is about to begin. Come one! Come all! ?The Lamest Show on Earth.? The Ahmadinejad & Khamenei Mohammedist Brothers Circus! Embedded video Footage of a Iranian Military Parade on National Army Day Biggest Parade Marks Iran Army Day Alalam News Network, Iran TEHRAN, April 18–Iran has marked its National Army Day by holding the ...
SBY Kepada Khamenei: Sikap Indonesia di DK PBB Hasil Perenungan
2008-03-12 08:59:00 SBY Kepada Khamenei: Sikap Indonesia di DK PBB Hasil Perenungan Presiden RI Susilo Bambang YUdhoyono hari Selasa (11/3) sore waktu setempat mengunjungi Supreme Leader atau pemimpin tertinggi spiritual Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, di kantornya yang berada di kota Teheran. SBY bertemu dengan imam tertinggi Iran itu, didampingi Presiden Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Turut pula mendampingi Presiden adalah Menlu ...
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Islamic umma must generate waves of wrath
2008-03-05 11:37:00 In the wake of the Saturday atrocious attacks by the Zionist regime against the Gaza Strip in which dozens of innocent people, including children fell martyrs, Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei the Leader of the Islamic Revolution issued a message Sunday evening.The full text of the message comes in the following.Bismillahe Rahman-e RahimGreat Islamic Umma,Dear Iranian nation,The bloody events in Gaza are so gory and heartrending that it could not be conveyed through pen or tongue. The naÜve children or innocent women and men having already endured months of hermetic siege are now slain in their homes; before the eyes of their parents the blossoming children are perishing in the rancorous blaze of callous usurpers, ditto parents before the eyes of their naÜve children whereas those who profess civilization and humanity have sat watching the colossal human tragedy with ultimate audacity, even some sit pleased with impudence.The world of Islam is by no means excused to remain tight-lipped...
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Stronger OIC agenda would better serve Muslims
2008-02-29 07:14:00 Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei told the visiting Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade Wednesday evening that America and other superpowers were speaking the language of blackmail when dealing with global issues, adding that the language of intimidation would be useless provided the Islamic countries got united.Ayatollah Khamenei said America earned hatred of the nations by attacking Iraq and Afghanistan, adding that the American authorities had realized that a military victory did not necessarily mean that the victor won the war."Americans in every sense of the word have got stressed out in the region," Ayatollah Khamenei said.The IR Leader then expressed pleasure that the next meeting of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) is set to be held in Senegal, adding that a stronger OIC agenda would better serve the Islamic world.The IR Leader then raised the Gaza siege issue and the ongoing bloodletting of the innocent Palestinian people at the hands o...
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Leader: Resistance against US, Only Way for Progress
2008-02-18 11:12:00 The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution underlined today that the Islamic Republic's powerful and steadfast position vis-à-vis the US and Global Arrogance is the only way for the Iranian nation's march towards the pinnacle of dignity and progress. Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, who granted an audience in Tehran to hundreds of people of different walks of life from the Iran's northwestern province of East Azerbaijan, said the people of Iran are resolved to resist and safeguard their inalienable rights, or else they would be questioned in the Divine Court for their negligence of the gifts bestowed by God.On the recent rhetoric of US President George W. Bush that different kinds of pressures be exerted on the Iranian people to force them to give up nuclear energy, the Leader said the White House is well aware of the peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear activities, and has willfully resorted to use different tools to try to prevent the Iranians from making peaceful use of nuclear ...
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Mughniyeh's blood would double the resistance 14/02/2008
2008-02-15 06:10:00 Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei wrote a message Thursday to pass on condolences to Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah over the martyrdom of the assassinated Lebanese warrior Hajj Imad Mughniyeh.The text of the message in full follows.Bismillah-e Rahman-e RahimDear brother Hojjat-ol-Islam Sayyed Hassan NasrallahThe martyrdom of the dedicated and diligent brother Hajj Imad Mughniyeh was a great accomplishment and a prosperous culmination for the man himself as his heart was brimming with the love of diligence in the path of God; at the same time, it was a source of pride for the Lebanese nation which is rearing and offering such great men to the span of freedom seeking and combat against oppression.Though a heartrending loss for all noble men and all those who knew him, not least his parents, his wife and his dear children, the life and death of the eminent, diligent freeman and his likes is an epic which would awaken the nations, produce examp...
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Iran found new identity after revolution(2008/02/08)
2008-02-15 06:10:00 Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei said that the Iranian Islamic Establishment has been dignified owing to the sustained march forward of the Iranian nation since the triumph of the Islamic Revolution 28 years ago, calling the upcoming nationwide rallies to mark the event as a venue of national resolve and grandeur.Ayatollah Khamenei made the remarks Friday morning in an allegiance renewal ceremony by the Iranian Airmen on the eights day of ten-day national celebrations in commemoration of the Islamic Revolution triumph, February 1979.The annual ceremony is staged to mark a historical allegiance the Iranian air force made with the founder of the Islamic Republic, Imam Khomeini the departed on February 8, 1979.Ayatollah Khamenei placed a premium on the upcoming nationwide march, adding that the revolutionary ceremonies, despite what happens in many other countries, are totally organized by the public so that the people are turning out under any conditions."This y...
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Global conspirators frustrated by lively Iranian youths(2008/01/05)
2008-01-16 12:49:00 Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei said in a cordial meeting with people of the Yazd provincial city of Abarkooh central Iran that the country's progressive trend will be maintained provided the authorities feel accountable towards the nation and the nation too stays self-confident.In the fourth day of his visit to the central Iranian province, Ayatollah Khamenei put premium on the upcoming March 14 eighth parliamentary elections, adding that the lively and motivated Iranian nation would turn the upcoming edition of elections into a lustrous one against the enemy desire.Ayatollah Khamenei offered heartfelt thanks to the ancient city's people for the warm welcome they accorded to him.Ayatollah Khamenei said the diligent mood of the Iranian nation was a tribute to the Islamic Revolution, adding that the future of any country would be guaranteed provided it stays lively and motivated. Ayatollah Khamenei thanked God that the Iranian nation enjoys the privilege.The...
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Hajj ceremonies, a rewarding opportunity to present Islam(2008/01/15)
2008-01-16 12:44:00 Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei appreciated the Iranian functionaries in charge of the Hajj ceremonies for their good performance in this year's edition of the Islamic rituals.Ayatollah Khamenei urged a group of the senior officials in charge of organizing the grand rituals Tuesday that the Hajj ceremonies would turn into a rewarding opportunity to present the Islamic values and the revolution provided they keep on cultural programs by using any potentials at hand.Ayatollah Khamenei reminded the audience there are high potentials in the Hajj ceremonies to administer spiritual and cultural activities, adding that the dormant potentials would bloom if due planning was applied.Ayatollah Khamenei summed up the items of a due planning as broader exchanges with top scholars in Howzeh (faculties of Islamic studies in Iran), utilization of academic boards and genius authors, establishment of a self-standing course on Hajj studies, and adaptation to taste and demand ...
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Authorities must cherish top citizens(2008/01/05)
2008-01-16 12:41:00 Top citizens from the Yazd province central Iran held a 3-hour panel discussion with the Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei in which they raised and discussed their viewpoints over the country's development affairs.Ayatollah Khamenei expressed deep pleasure for having the opportunity to sit discussion with a scientific convention and called it sweet.Ayatollah Khamenei noted that such discussion panels could be viewed both as a working session and as a symbolic one, the former of which aimed to provide an opportunity to appreciate the distinguished figures."And concerning the symbolic view, the session hammers home the message that if the Iranian nation wishes to see the country quickly advancing towards the charted targets it must live up to the status of its distinguished personalities," Ayatollah Khamenei noted.Ayatollah Khamenei observed that top citizens would please God by using their privileges to serve people and society, urging all top citizens to stay ...
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Yazd province, a rewarding zone for investment(2008/01/04)
2008-01-16 12:40:00 Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei Saturday tapped the central Iranian Yazd province as a rewarding ground for development and revenue generations especially considering the bountiful human and natural resources the province cradles.Ayatollah Khamenei instructed the authorities to make the most of the abilities and resources on the ground to expedite the provincial development.Ayatollah Khamenei noted in a working session with senior Executive and provincial authorities that the Yazd province locates at the crossroad of the country.The IR Leader assigned the authorities, especially the Yazd province's governor general to make serious procurement efforts for quicker implementation of any ratifications related to the province.The IR Leader specified textile manufacturing industry as topping the possible grounds for investment in Yazd, urging for the renovation of the provincial textile industry by due planning and use of domestic know-hows.Ayatollah Khamenei then...
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Peace-loving Iranian nation will put any aggressor in its place(2008/01/04)
2008-01-16 12:36:00 Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei said Friday that the epic defense of the Armed Forces against the western-backed invading Saddam forces (1980-88) had left an invaluable legacy for the Iranian nation.Speaking to a joint flag hoisting military ceremony held in Yaza province central Iran, Ayatollah Khamenei said that the Iranian nation will secure its progressive move under the auspices of its grandeur and military preparedness.After the IRI natoinal anthem was played out to begin the ceremony, the IR Leader stood in homage before the Martyr Memorial in the ceremony ground and prayed for the souls of the nation's martyred warriors.The Commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces then inspected an honor guard from the elite units of the IRGC, the Basij and the Police and then commiserated with a number of warriors who had lost their body parts in the Sacred Defense, known as Janbaz (sacrificing soldiers) among the Iranian people.Ayatollah Khamenei then made some remar...
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Resurrection of Islam is indebtted to Iranian martyrs(2008/01/03)
2008-01-16 12:33:00 Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei likened the Iranian nation's martyrs and war veterans to the roots of the soaring majesty of the Islamic System."The historical resurrection of Islam and the awakening of the Islamic umma (community) is indebted to the movement of the Iranian nation and the sacrifices the families of its martyrs made. In the past three decades, thee sacrifices have helped advance the cause by a distance normally to be covered in hundreds of years," Ayatollah Khamenei told the families of martyrs in Yazd province central Iran Thursday."Not only the Iranian nation takes honor in them (Iranian martyrs), they are also a source of pride for human generation," Ayatollah Khamenei said, touching on the robust defense the Iranian soldiers mounted against the western-backed invading forces of the executed Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein credited as Sacred Defense among the Iranian nation.Ayatollah Khamenei then paid homage to those who lost their body par...
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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Lectures On Treatment Of Women
2008-01-15 02:49:00 Anyone else find this patently absurd? Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who rules over a nation where men are allowed to have four permanent wives and as many “temporary” wives as they like, declared in a recent lecture to Iranian students that Iran honors women, while the West abuses them. The ayatollah said one indication of ...
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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Warns Against US Ties
2008-01-05 15:51:00 Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei claimed his nation was peace-loving unlike the warlike United States and noted: “The U.S. administration is in a situation whereein restoring diplomatic ties with it will be harmful to iran and we naturally should not pursue that.” He pointed out the US had diplomatic relations with Iraq before invading that ...
Fight aganist disunity great lesson of Ghadir(2007/12/29)
2008-01-04 12:33:00 Elaborating deep aspects of the Ghadir feast, the Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei described the great lesson from the Ghadir event for the Iranian nation as endeavor and steady motion for establishment of the Islamic society and added that following Imam Ali (AS), the Islamic world should avoid disunity and strengthen Islamic unity and harmnony.In a speech to an audience of people, the IR Leader congratulated all Muslims and believers specially the Iranian Alavi (who follow Imam Ali (AS)) on the occasion of the great Ghadir Feast and said that determining of Imamat (teachings of the Twelve Imams) as the main approach of the Islamic goverment is the ideological aspect of Ghadir."Appointment of Imam by the Noblest Messenger of Allah and in fact by the Exalted Allah showed that from the standpoint view of Islam the governemnt has the meaning of Imamat and it does not limit to management of the ordinary life."Ayatollah Khamenei described the meaning of the Imamt a...
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Khamenei: Wrong time for Iran-US ties
2008-01-03 17:48:00 TEHRAN, Iran - Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Thursday he was willing to improve relations with the United States but that the moment was not right because it would make his... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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The message of H. E. Ayatullah Khamenei to the Hajj pilgrims from the whole
2007-12-19 05:23:00 In the Name of God the Beneficent the MercifulPraise be unto God, the Lord of all the world and peace upon our Prophet Muhammad and upon his pure Household and his companionsGreetings to the pilgrims of the House of God, the guests of the Almighty's abode and those who have answered His Divine call? and hail to hearts freshened by the remembrance of God and opened to His unsparing blessings and bounties. In these elixir-like days, nights and hours, many a man who gratefully consigned themselves to the Divine attraction, illuminated their hearts through penitence and repentance and cleansed themselves of the darkness of sin and idolatry in the waves of Divine mercifulness coming constantly one after another in this holy land. May God's peace be upon these hearts and these virtuous and self-purified people.It would be most appropriate if all my brothers and sisters did think deeply over such a blessing and avail themselves of this great opportunity. They should not allow the worldly...
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Islamic law capable of attending to modern day demands(2007/12/05)
2007-12-06 12:43:00 Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei told a convention of senior judicial authorities of the Islamic countries in Tehran Wednesday that the statute of Islam can capably attend to the modern day human expectations, especially the demand for justice.Ayatollah Khamenei observed that the solution to the Muslim world problems lies in self-confidence and reliance on God, urging the Islamic judicial bodies to make a return to the Divine judicial law and renovate the sublime foundation of Islamic jurisprudence.The IR Leader viewed Tehran conference of Islamic judicial authorities as conducive to further exchange of views among the Muslim scholars and Alims (scholars of Islamic studies)."The Islamic Umma (community) must grab every opportunity at hand to enhance internal bonds and promote good intention until the aspirations of the world of Islam are realized," Ayatollah Khamenei urged.The Islamic Revolution Leader regarded the Islamic law as one of the most developed law s...
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Faculties of Islamic studies must recondition(2007/11/29)
2007-12-06 12:36:00 Iranian Alims (scholars of Islamic studies) held a 4-hour panel discussion with the Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei Thursday, exchanging views on different scientific and educational matters as well as the Islamic preaching concerns.The Alims, including rectors, researchers and students were accredited to the schools of Islamic studies of the Qom, Mashhad and Esfehan provinces.Ayatollah Khamenei placed a premium on planning for future and in this concern highlighted the position of the Supreme Council of the Qom school of Islamic studies and its prominent scholars and Marjayia."The essentiality of planning for the future will double as one considers the significant duties the Alims bear regarding the people's religious affairs," Ayatolah Khamenei noted.Ayatollah Khamenei believed that an overhaul of the educational system was inevitable in the schools of Islamic studies across the country, adding that any shunning of the overhaul would prove ruinous or lead t...
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Freedom-lovers stand by Palestinian people(2007/11/27)
2007-12-06 12:29:00 The Islamic Revolution Leader, Ayatollah sayed Ali Khamenei in a Tuesday meeting with the visiting Sri Lankan President, Mahinda Rajapaksa and his accompanying delegation pointed to the history of the two countries' relations and stressed on necessity for expansion of bilateral economic, political and cultural ties."The Asia continent has a proper capacity for development of cooperation among its countries to which less attention was paid. It is necessary for the regional states to take effective steps in this regard," the Islamic Revolution Leader said.Ayatollah Khamenei hailed the policy of the Sri Lankan active government in helping the country's Muslims, adding that "Fortunately, the Sri Lankan statemen have good behaviour towards the Muslims in the country and we appreciate this approach."Pointing to the Sri lankan government's positive move in supporting the Palestinian people, Ayatollah Khamenei reiterated that "the supporters of Zionists have adopted many measures to tram...
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Auspicious Basij will live for ever(2007/11/26)
2007-12-06 12:21:00 Over 8 million members of the Iranian Basij Organization, accredited to the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) staged a nationwide drill Monday in preparation against any threat from outside.The centerpiece of the national drill came in the capital Tehran where a special official event was held in the presence of the Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei.The Iranian national anthem was played out simultaneously in 400 cities across Iran where Basij forces were standing in lines before launching their drill.In Tehran, the anthem was played as the Islamic Revolution Leader arrived in the drill ground, kilometers outside the Capital Tehran.Ayatollah Khamenei then walked to the Martyrs Memorial put up in the premises of the drill ground to pay homage and recite the first chapter of the Holy Koran in their commemoration.The IR Leader then prayed for the souls of the martyrs of the faithful Iranian nation whose valiant struggle against the invading forces of Saddam Hu...
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Caspian states can strengthen position by further cooperation(2007/10/16)
2007-12-06 11:59:00 Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei told the visiting Turkmenistan President Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov Tuesday evening that the Caspian Sea littoral states could strengthen their position by broadening their mutual ties.Ayatollah Khamenei touched on the historical and geographical commonalities of the two countries of Iran and Turkmenistan, adding that the grounds are more prepared than before for the two countries to broaden their relations, especially in gas sector and trade."Cooperation of the five Caspian Sea littoral states can help transform the region into an active and profitable zone for all these countries," Ayatollah Khamenei urged.Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov for his part recalled recommendations of the Islamic Revolution Leader for further relations between the two countries during a meeting held a few months ago, adding that since then Turkmenistan Government had undertook all efforts to deepen the bilateral relations.Berdymukhamedov praised a letter ...
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Iranians have a fine image from Russians in mind(2007/10/16)
2007-11-28 08:44:00 Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei welcomed the Russian President's declaration of Moscow resolve for expanding the bilateral relations with Tehran to unlimited levels adding that the expansion would prove beneficial to both nations.Ayatollah Khamenei told the visiting Vladimir Putin Tuesday night that the two nations enjoy a variety of grounds to strengthen their mutual bonds.Ayatollah Khamenei was discontent about the present volumes of trade exchanges between the two countries, noting that enhanced levels of trade ties would serve the interests of both countries."A sovereign Iran is in the interest of Russia. At the same time, a powerful Russia is in the interest of Iran," Ayatollah Khamenei said.The Islamic Revolution Leader told Putin that the authentic source of power for any country lies in the intrinsic strength of its nation, adding that the Iranian nation and the Islamic Republic have opted for perseverance in defending its national interests because i...
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Azerbaijan keeps solid towards provocations(2007/10/16)
2007-11-28 08:33:00 Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei urged the visiting Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev Tuesday evening that the two countries of Islamic Republic of Iran and Republic of Azerbaijan are expected to deepen their ties beyond the present levels especially considering the common culture, history and religion they share.Ayatollah Khamenei touched on oil and gas sectors as two grounds on which the two sides can broaden their bilateral relations.The IR Leader expressed consent over the favorable outcomes of the summit of the Caspian Sea littoral states held earlier in the day, adding that as much the Caspian Sea's littoral states broaden their mutual relations, especially in economy, they serve the interests of all the five littoral states.Concerning a dissent kept by ultra-regional powers as well as the world Zionists towards the cordial relations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Republic of Azerbaijan, Ayatollah Khamenei urged the Azeri President to be wary o...
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Leader leads Eid-ul-Fitr prayers - Qods Day march heartened Palestinian nat
2007-11-28 08:16:00 The great, faithful Iranian people staged the ceremonies of Eid al-Fitr occasion Saturday nationwide, taking the opportunity to celebrate the dignity of a nation. The spiritual ceremonies climaxed in congregational prayers led by the Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei in Tehran's grand mosque, named after Imam Khomeini, with hundreds of thousands of people in attendance.The IR Leader in a two-part speech delivered after the prayers congratulated the auspicious occasion to all Muslims worldwide, especially the dear Iranian nation, adding that the day of joy offers the opportunity to thank God for the blessings He conferred during the holy month of Ramadan."The Iranian people, whatever their tastes, affiliations or appearances managed to strike a brilliant performance by making effective use of God'sBanquet. The abundance of worship and humility to God is indeed appreciable," Ayatollah Khamenei said.Ayatollah Khamenei lauded the heart-bound faith of the Iranian n...
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Kazakhstan, a great land with diversified resources(2007/10/15)
2007-11-28 08:07:00 Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei told the visiting Kazakhstan President Nursultan Nazarbayev and his accompanying delegation Monday evening that Iran and Kazakhstan enjoy good relations while there are many capacities for them to broaden their bilateral ties.Ayatollah Khamenei expressed hope the two countries would see their relations further expanded especially after several constructive and fruitful agreements reached earlier in the day are put to work.Ayatollah Khamenei strongly stated that a fold of countries with common interests would serve their grandeur by forming alliance.The IR Leader described Kazakhstan as a great land with diversified resources as well as many common grounds with Iran in terms of culture and religion.Ayatollah Khamenei noted that both sides would take benefit from their mutual bonds and that the Islamic Republic of Iran welcomes the expansion of bilateral ties with Kazakhstan."Indeed some powers including America are against the ex...
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Day of joy will be when Muslims leave differences behind(2007/10/13)
2007-11-28 08:05:00 Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei Saturday morning described the auspicious Eid al-Fitr occasion as a proper ground to enhance unity and harmony of the Iranian nation as well as the world of Islam, adding that Eid (day of joy) will be when the Islamic ummah leaves schisms behind and marches towards dignity and strength hand in hand by holding fast to Islamic teachings.Ayatollah Khamenei made the remakrs in a speech to an audience of government authorities, ambassadors of the Islamic countries in Tehran as well as people.Ayatollah Khamenei highlighted the reality that the Iranian nation has remained united despite a mosaic of sects and religions.The IR Leader noted that in the past years the enemy has always tried to undercut the Iranian unity by manipulating the potential sectarian or religious affiliations but to no avail.The IR Leader said political affiliations must not result in discord taking into account the reality that the Iranians are united around the ...
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Great causes never materialize in the short run(2007/10/09)
2007-11-28 07:57:00 Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei Tuesday evening received hundreds of top university students and activists, appreciating the academic fold over its recent lively effort to raise and pursue their claims in social, academic and political spheres.Ayatollah Khamenei told the fasting students that their burgeoning social effort was imperative, adding that their continuous and rational follow-ups would secure a bright future for the university surrounding."I have always noted that we have to fear a day when our youths and our students may find no motivation to raise questions. By God's assistance today the case is not so," Ayatollah Khamenei commended, urging for further expansion of the spirit among the youths, especially the university students.Ayatollah Khamenei reminded the students of the reality that not all the claims could be satisfied in the short run taking into account the constraints facing the current capacities and facilities."Great causes never mater...
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Noble moral traits are solidifying in society(2007/10/07)
2007-11-28 07:22:00 Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei called on the executive body Sunday evening to enhance noble moral traits in society through a vigorous nurturing scheme.As frame of reference, Ayatollah Khamenei made mention of the recommendations of the Master of the Faithful, Hazrat Ali (greeting to him) to his son, Imam Hassan (greeting to him)."The honorable Imam viewed wisdom as the singlemost source of self-sufficiency for human being whereas diversion from wisdom as biggest deficiency. He urged avoiding self-assertion or making friendship with the ignorant, the misers, the sinful or the liars," Ayatollah Khamenei said.The Islamic Revolution Leader quoted Imam Ali's recommendations regarding social morality, adding however that noble moral traits are more than just developing positive relationship with others but also serve such acclaimed traits as patience, remission, gratitude, benevolence, fairness, compassion to subordinates, bravery, and no-deviations mood.Ayatolla...
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President's speech at UN brought honor to nation(2007/09/30)
2007-11-28 07:13:00 Islamic Revolution Leader, Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei said the Iranian president's recent visit to America was a good and blessed event which brought honor to the Iranian nation.In a meeting with President Mahmoud Ahmadinajad Sunday evening, Ayattolah Khamenei said: "Your speech at Columbia Universtiy and what happened there as well as your address at the United Nations General Assembly session on the whole honored the Iranian nation."The Islamic Revolution Leader praised Ahmadninejad's statements and attitude during his visit.In the meeting the president presented a report on his visit to America, Bolivia and Venezuela.
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Iranian nation will hold out(2007/09/22)
2007-11-28 07:07:00 Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei pointed out Saturday evening that the wronged but robust Iranian nation will hold out under the auspices of remembrance of God and backed by the assets of knowledge, wisdom and resolve.In a speech to high-ranking Iranian authorities, Ayatollah Khamenei said remembrance of God protects heart and soul of human being against the frenzy of Satan or material motives.The IR Leader invoked the call of the Holy Koran to oft remembrance of God, adding that the steady remembrance of the Almighty proves a boon for human being in fraught situations of life and that the authorities must take the spiritual exercise more than the Public so that they can handle their heavy undertaking.In a week named after the eight years of assiduous resistance by the Iranians against the Western-backed imposed war (1980-88), Ayatollah Khamenei called the Sacred Defense period a bright time when spiritual side of the society reached an apex."The nice attitude ...
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Perseverance of Iranian nation pushed arrogant front to failure(2007/09/14)
2007-11-28 07:03:00 Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei told a millions-strong congregation of fasting people in Tehran in the first Friday of the holy month of Ramadan that the aware Iranian nation has managed to push to failure an American project against the Islamic Revolution, adding that the nation would reach a point where no power dares think to threaten the country provided it stays the course.In the first section of the double-part Friday address, Ayatollah Khamenei invited all people to observe piety and described the holy month of Ramadan as bundled with invaluable opportunities if aptly used could offer human being a spiritual reserve for the rest of life.Ayatollah Khamenei outlined the opportunities as fasting hardship, deliberative recitation of the holy Koran, supplication to God and avoiding sins, urging the people to brush dark spots if any from their hearts and prepare it to receive the particular blessings of the month by offering sincere remorse to God especially ...
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IRGC safeguards dignity of Islamic Revolution(2007/09/09)
2007-11-19 13:12:00 Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei told the IRGC commanders Sunday morning that the national dignity and identity of the Iranian nation was a tribute to their Islamic Revolution and that Imam Khomeini, the Departed stands the topmost manifestation of the dignity."The Guards Corps (IRGC) too portrays the national dignity and as a matter of fact safeguards the Islamic Revolution dignity," Ayatollah Khamenei said, adding that to protect its status, the IRGC must progressively evolve while keeping its basic principles in place and deepening its religious grasp.Ayatollah Khamenei called the Guard Corps a Divine blessing for the country and the nation, adding that the Corps has proved a blessed body in different junctures in the past 28 years, not least in the Sacred Defense period (1980-88)."The blessing (IRGC) have served the country a lot while keeping engaged with its essence which is military services for the sake of God and being on the ready for sacrifice in the...
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Prayer, the miraculous remedy(2007/09/06)
2007-11-19 13:04:00 Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei in a message issued Thursday to the 16th nationwide prayer conference acclaimed the lively act of prayer to God as a miraculous remedy and urged the organizers of the conference to employ wisdom and art to make awareness about the religious practice.The full text of the message, read out in the conference Thursday by Hojjat-al-Islam Mohsen Qara'ati follows.Bimillah-e Rahman RahimI pay honor to the meeting and call on the omniscient and all-hearing God to turn the conference into a source of warmth and an enlightening light for the immaculate, vivacious hearts of our youths and spread the melodious sound of worship throughout our country.Prayer is the need of human being. We the stuck in the throes of the temporal life are in need of a hatch to pass the pure air of freedom from the world of meaning to us and help the heart to escape impurity and unawareness. Without this window of light and liveliness, the human self would lose ...
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Leadership Assembly of Experts stands essential beacon of the system(2007/0
2007-11-19 13:01:00 Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khameni Thursday morning received members of the Leadership Assembly of Experts and highlighted the position and role of the assembly for the Islamic System."The public opinion regards the Assembly of Experts as the convention of men of religion, knowledge and piety," Ayatollah Khamenei said, urging the assembly to act in a way that help safeguard its heartfelt credibility.Ayatollah Khamenei paid homage to the deceased ex-chief of the assembly Ayatollah Ali Mehkini, saying that the presidency of the devout Alim in the assembly was indeed a source of credibility so that he was really missed.Ayatollah Khamenei said the description by the Master of the Faithful Ali (AS) of the devout Alims is also true of the deceased chief: Disregard of the worldly life, bravery, unequivocalness, timeliness and confident to live up to one's duties."The deceased man was in service of Islam and the Revolution by vigor. We are in need of such an attitude at ...
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Muslims deserve to ebb in science(2007/09/03)
2007-11-19 12:30:00 Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei expressed profound hope about a burgeoning scientific drive by the young Iranian elites, adding that the blessed movement will reach its destination with the favor of God and helps materialize the sublime aspirations of the Iranian nation.Addressing a hundreds-strong college of students who have stood podium in major domestic and international scientific occasions, Ayatollah Khamenei described the burgeoning drive as a double necessity taking into account the historical backwardness which befell the nation under the rule of despotic or puppet regimes since the Qajar era until the Islamic Revolution changed the situation."If a country wishes dignity, sovereignty, independence, identity, security and welfare, it must be able scientifically. This undeniable reality makes the natural trend of human life," the IR Leader said to provide another motivation for the drive.Ayatollah Khamenei then touched on the bitter ordeal that the Iran...
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Force of right will eventually win(2007/08/19)
2007-11-19 12:24:00 Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei in a meeting with the guests and organizers of the fourth meeting of the World Assembly of Ahl-ul Beit (The Household of Hazrat Mohammad, greetings to them) Sunday pointed out that the assembly is primarily commissioned to disseminate genuine Islamic teachings by an immaculate presentation of the thoughts of The Household and singling out of the needs and requirements of the world of Islam.Ayatollah Khamenei highlighted the ever-growing ebullience and awakening of the Muslims and said that the force of right will eventually win the battle with the force of falsehood, whose current time incarnate is the tier of world arrogant powers.Ayatollah Khamenei renewed alert about the old and perilous conspiracy of making divide among Islamic denominations and called Britain the veteran conspirator in this regard, noting that at present more conspirators have joined the country to divide the Muslim people."Unity of Muslims and formation of...
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Humanity in dire need of Islamic teachings(2007/08/11)
2007-11-19 10:54:00 Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei Saturday morning extended congratulations to the Iranian nation, the great Islamic ummah and the human community over the auspicious anniversary of the Divine Assignment of the Last messenger of Allah Hazrat Mohammad, greetings to him.Ayatollah Khamenei invoked the spiritual attachment of the entire Muslim community to the Last Messenger and called for the Islamic ummah to get united around the axis of the Messenger of Compassion and block the way to the divisive ploys of the enemies of Islam.In the meeting, also attended by ambassadors of the Islamic countries in Tehran, Ayatollah Khamenei outlined the eminent points of the Last Divine Mission as knowledge, edification of soul and fair attitude.The IR Leader pointed to the ordeals befallen on the human community and said that the man at present lives in the direst need to the teachings of the Divine Messengers and that all these teachings have gathered in Islam and the Koran.Th...
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Imam Ali, never-setting sun of human history(2007/07/28)
2007-11-14 13:32:00 Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei Saturday acclaimed the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali, greeting to him, as the bright and never-setting sun of human history and the immense ocean of wonders and beauties."The lifestyle of the Commander of the Faithful is characterized by seeking justice, keeping faith and standing up to the tyrants and oppressors," Ayatollah Khamenei said, adding that the road to the great aspirations of the Iranian nation passes through perseverance.The Islamic Revolution Leader extended felicitations to the Islamic Ummah on the auspicious birth anniversary of the Honorable Imam, noting that Imam Ali belongs to human being."This is the great personality of his eminence that has made every Muslim, either Shii or Sunni, every follower of the Divine religions and even his enemies to exercise a humble attitude towards him," Ayatollah Khamenei said.Ayatollah Khamenei underlined that the dimensions of the great ocean of Imam Ali's personality ...
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Rehbar visits Royan Research Center(2007/07/16)
2007-11-14 13:21:00 The Islamic Revolution Leader, Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei said on Monday that the status and role of countries and nations in international system should be based on their talents and scientific capacity.The Islamic Revolution Leader made the remarks in a meeting with scientists and researchers at Royan Research Center in Tehran.Ayatollah Khamenei inspected various parts of the center and was briefed by the officials in charge of the center on the performance and great achievements of the center in recent years.Addressing the personnel of the scientific center, the Islamic Revolution Leader said the aim behind his visit is to praise the significant endeavors of Iranian scientists and researchers who spare no efforts to expedite the country's development.The Islamic Revolution Leader described the significant role of University Jihad in launching a wise and vigilant campaign in line with the scientific aspirations of the country."Learning various sciences and knowledge from other ...
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Constitutional Guardian Council must act without preservations(2007/07/11)
2007-11-14 13:17:00 Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei Thursday described the Constitutional Guardian Council as an establishment whose presence secures the legitimacy and the Islamic root of the System.The IR Leader made the remarks in a meeting with members of the council as well as its delegates in the supervisory branches."The Guardian Council must only follow the lawful criteria in making any judgment or verdict bereft of any preservations," Ayatollah Khamenei urged.Ayatollah Khamenei lauded the formation of the council as a judicious measure, adding that the council is commissioned to verify the parliamentary ratifications to see whether it complies with Islam Statute as well as the Constitution.In the same regard, Ayatollah Khamenei said that the council bears the task of interpreting the Constitution in time of ambiguity and make judgments whose validity are the same as the Constitution.The IR Leader said that supervision of the elections to guarantee healthy polls is anothe...
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Fatemeh Zahra, the great miracle of Islam(2007/07/05)
2007-11-12 13:14:00 A festive ceremony was held Thursday morning in the presence of the Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei to mark the concurrent birth anniversaries of the greatest woman of all time Hazrat Fatemeh Zahra may Allah's peace be upon her as well as the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Imam Khomeini, may Allah confer mercy on him.In a speech to the huge gathering of celebrants, Ayatollah Khamenei described Hazrat Fatemeh as the great miracle of Islam, adding that the honorable woman had attained such a position that ranked her atop all the great women in history.The Islamic Revolution Leader invoked the Islamic teachings to present Hazrat Fatemeh as the ocean of Divine cognizance, worship, virtues and spiritual sublimity, adding that another leading characteristic of the honorable woman emerged in her twelve blessed descendants who were appointed by Divinity as vicegerents of the Last Messenger of Allah, Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH)."The blessed generation constitutes...
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Being woman a merit originally(2007/07/04)
2007-11-12 13:00:00 Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei told an elite assembly of Iranian women Wednesday that in Islam's view, the responsibility of running the society and country falls on every individual men and women alike whereas the prime assignment of women at every social status lies in the foundation of family.Ayatollah Khamenei extended congratulations to the audience on the auspicious birth anniversary of the grand woman of all time, Hazrat Fatemeh Zahra (Allah's peace be upon her) which coincides the birth anniversary of the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Imam Khomeini, may Allah confer mercy on him."Islam's emphasis on women's family role never means it refuses their presence in other parts of society rather it is meant to prioritize the maternal and spousal role against other social functions especially when the survival and spiritual development of the mankind and the well being of society is a tribute to fruition of their function," the IR Leader said....
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