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The IRGC Quds Force is the biggest deterrent to passive diplomacy in West Asia

On the occasion of National Teachers' Day and International Workers' Day, Imam Khamenei spoke live with the Iranian people today, May 2, 2021. Due to the Corona pandemic, this speech was broadcast live from IRIB television channels. The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Imam Khamenei, introduced the IRGC Quds Force in his speech as being the biggest, effective factor in preventing passive diplomacy in West Asia. He stated, "The Quds Force has been able to put into action the independent policy of the Islamic Republic in the region, which is based on honor.”

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Wednesday will be the first day of the holy month of Ramadan in Iran

Imam Khamenei approves pardoning a number of convicts

On the auspicious anniversary of the birth of Hazrat Hujjat ibn al-Hassan al-Askari (Imam Mahdi (a.j.)), the Savior of all of Humanity, and also on Islamic Republic Day - the 12th of Farvardin – Imam Khamenei agreed with pardoning or giving reduced sentences to 1,849 convicts charged in Common Law Courts, Islamic Revolutionary Courts and also those sentenced by the Military Judiciary Courts and the Governmental Discretionary Punishments Organization.

The US has trapped the Saudis in the quagmire of the Yemeni War

On the first day of the Persian New Year 1400 AH, which has been named the year of “Production: Support and Removing Barriers,” Imam Khamenei - the Leader of the Islamic Revolution - delivered his annual speech in a live broadcast this evening. Imam Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, said that after the passage of 6 years, Saudi Arabia has not yet been able to force the Yemenis to surrender. He said that the US has trapped the Saudis in the quagmire of the Yemeni War.

Imam Khamenei admired sacrifices of the disabled war veterans of the Sacred Defense

The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution sent delegates to admire and appreciate the bravery and sacrifice of the veterans of the Holy Defense. On the occasion of the anniversary of the birth of Hazrat Abulfadl al-Abbas and Disabled Veterans' Day, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Imam Khamenei, sent delegates to visit a number of the honorable, disabled war veterans in order to admire and appreciate their bravery and sacrifice. 

Imam Khamenei wishes for Syrian President’s quick recovery

Following news that the President of Syria has contracted Coronavirus, Ali Akbar Velayti, the Leader’s Advisor in International Affairs, met with Syria’s new Ambassador in Iran and delivered the Leader’s message in which he expressed his wishes for that President’s quick recovery.

UN measures against Yemeni nation more hideous than US's

The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Imam Khamenei, spoke with the honorable people of Iran this morning (Thursday) March 10, 2021, on the occasion of Eid al-Mab'ath. In this live broadcast, Imam Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, while condemning Saudi Arabian crimes against the Yemeni people, stated that the ugliness of the UN measures against the Yemeni people is worse than the US support of the Saudi regime.

Environmental conservation: Religious and revolutionary

On the occasion of National Tree Planting Day and Natural Resources Week, Imam Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, planted two saplings this Friday morning. Describing plants and greenery as an important factor in life and in building human civilization, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution referred to the religious aspects of caring for the environment by saying, “Planting trees and saplings is one of the good deeds that is stressed in the Islamic religious law.”

Imam Khamenei’s interesting memory about meeting a Christian author

The following is an excerpt from the speech delivered on June 12, 1995 by Imam Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, in a meeting with Sulayman Kattani, a Christian, Lebanese writer. The Supreme Leader’s statements were read today, March 1, 2021, in a convention held on the occasion of the 17th anniversary of that well-known writer’s demise.

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Iran to increase uranium enrichment to 60% if needed: Imam Khamenei

At the end of the eighth session of the fifth term of the Assembly of Experts for the Leadership, members of this Assembly met with the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Imam Khamenei, this evening, February 22, 2021. The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution stated that Iran is not in pursuit of building nuclear weapons, saying, “We are determined to develop our nuclear capabilities in line with the needs of the country. For this reason, Iran’s enrichment will not be limited to 20%, and we will take whatever action is necessary for the country. For example, for developing nuclear propulsion and other activities, we may even increase enrichment to 60%.”

About JCPOA, the other side's actions matter, not their promises

On the anniversary of the Popular Uprising of the People of Tabriz, which took place on February 18, 1978, Imam Khamenei met with people from East Azerbaijan Province via video conference this morning, February 17, 2021. Imam Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, stated in this meeting that the Islamic Republic has heard many words and promises from the other side about the JCPOA. He emphasized that this time only actions matter, and if the Islamic Republic sees actions from Europe and the US, it will act too.

Iran's condition for returning to JCPOA commitments: Removing all sanctions

On the anniversary of the historic pledging of allegiance of Air Force commanders with Imam Khomeini [known as the Homafaran Allegiance] on February  8, 1979, a number of commanders and staff of the Air Force of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army met with Imam Khamenei this morning, February 7, 2021. In this meeting, Imam Khamenei stated that the side with the right to set conditions for the continuation of the JCPOA deal is Iran, and its irrevocable condition is that the United States must remove all sanctions, and not just on paper but in action.

The common western view of women entails turning them into commodities & objects

The annual ceremony for the birth anniversary of Hazrat Fatimah Zahra (pbuh) is being held in Tehran's Grand Mosalla mosque. A group of eulogists met with the Leader of the Revolution today (Wednesday) February 3, 2021, via videoconference.

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Martyrdom was a reward for Fakhrizadeh's exceptional endeavors & sincerity

Imam Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, met with the family of the eminent Iranian Martyr Fakhrizadeh, who was an outstanding scientist in the fields of Nuclear Sciences and Defense, on Monday evening.

Announcement from Imam Khamenei's Office

Mourning ceremonies on Lady Fatima's (pbuh) martyrdom anniv. not to be held publicly

The Office of the Supreme Leader has announced in a statement that this year's mourning ceremonies on the anniversary of the martyrdom of Hazrat Fatima (pbuh) will not be held publicly in the Imam Khomeini Hussainiyah. The mourning ceremonies held in the presence of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution will be broadcast in full on channels of the IRIB. The text of this announcement is as follows:

The West is obliged to lift the sanctions against Iran immediately

Imam Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, delivered a televised speech on the anniversary of the people of Qom’s uprising against the oppressive Pahlavi regime. Imam Khamenei used to address the whole nation on the anniversary of the January 8, 1978 (19th of Dey) uprising, in the presence of thousands of people from Qom in the Hussainiyah of Imam Khomeini. However, due to Covid-19 restrictions, His Eminence addressed the nation via a televised speech this year.

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Imam Khamenei's speech on the anniv. of the uprising in Qom

The Leader of the Islamic Revolution will give a televised speech on the anniversary of the people of Qom’s uprising against the oppressive Pahlavi regime.

The Head of the Supreme Leader’s office visited Ayatollah Mesbah Yazdi

People saw the importance and value of nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic

On the occasion of the auspicious birth of Lady Zeinab al-Kubra (pbuh) and National Nurses Day, Imam Khamenei spoke to the people via a live TV broadcast today, December 20, 2020.

Avenging the murder of General Soleimani is certain

Before the occasion of the first anniversary of the martyrdoms of Major General Haj Qasem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, the family of Martyr Haj Qasem Soleimani and a group of the organizers of the first memorial ceremony to be held to commemorate the martyrs of Resistance met with the Supreme Leader of the Revolution.

First class Order of Nasr medal granted to the scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh by Imam Khamenei

Major General Bagheri, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, visited the house of the martyred scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh this morning. He met with the family of the martyr and presented the first class Order of Nasr medal, which had been granted and signed by the Supreme Leader.

We tried negotiations to no result; We can nullify sanctions

The Supreme Council of Economic Coordination held a meeting with the Leader of the Islamic Revolution in attendance. This meeting was held with the participation of the heads of the three branches of government (judiciary, executive, and legislative) and other members of this Council today, Nov. 24, 2020, in Imam Khomeini’s Hussainiyah. In this meeting, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Imam Khamenei, said the only way to counteract sanctions is to "nullify and overcome them." His Eminence stated, "We tried to remove the sanctions through negotiations one time, but it was fruitless.”

Despite normalizations, Palestine will remain and the Israeli regime will perish

On the auspicious occasion of the anniversary of the births of the Holy Prophet of Islam and Imam Sadiq (pbut), and also on the occasion of the 13th of Aban, Imam Khamenei addressed the nation via a live TV broadcast today, November 3, 2020.

Imam Khamenei's recommendations for fighting the new wave of Corona

Imam Khamenei met with members of the National Committee on Combating COVID-19 today, October 24, 2020, in the Hussainiyah of Imam Khomeini.

Only scoundrels like Trump can take pride in crimes against the Iranian nation

The joint graduation ceremony for the cadets studying in the academies of the Islamic Republic of Iran's Armed Forces, was held this morning (Monday) by way of a videoconference between Imam Khamenei - the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces - and the commanders and certain military units who were present in the event. The event was held in Imam Ali (pbuh) Officer’s Academy with only a number of the exemplary units from the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Army, Guard Corps and Police in attendance due to special conditions brought about by the prevalence of Covid-19.

During the Sacred Defense, Iran single-handedly defeated the US, the USSR and the West

Coinciding with the 40th anniversary of the start of the Sacred Defense (Saddam's imposed war on Iran), the speech of Imam Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, in a video conference with the participants of a ceremony honoring the veterans of the Holy Defense, was broadcast live on national TV channels.

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The UAE betrayed the Islamic world, but this won’t last long

Imam Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, met with the heads of the Iranian educational system this Tuesday morning, September 1, 2020, via a videoconference. The meeting was conducted via a videoconference due to the conditions caused by the Corona pandemic.

Imam Khamenei conveys his greetings to the Air Defense Force

The Head of the Office of the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, in a telephone call with Brigadier General Alireza Sabahifard, delivered the greetings and appreciation of Imam Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution and the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, to the Commander of the Air Defense Force and other Commanders, staff and their families.

Imam Khamenei’s praise of a poem on the UAE’s treason in normalizing ties with the Zionist regime

Afshin Ala, a well-known Iranian poet, composed a poem addressed to the Arab rulers a few days after the signing of an agreement between the rulers of the UAE and the Zionist regime. This poem was praised by the Supreme Leader of the Revolution. The text of Imam Khamenei's message is as follows, "The poem you wrote to the Arab rulers was very appropriate and timely, well done!" The following is the translation of the poem: