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Western democracy, from claims to action

They say that they are committed to establishment of democracy in the world - I do not want to speak about the kind of democracy America itself has. Under this claim, they constantly confront the Islamic Republic which has the most genuine democracy in the region. This is while they shamelessly support countries in the region which do not know the first thing about democracy and in which the people have not seen ballot boxes even once. This is their commitment to democracy. Notice how different their words and actions are

Leader's Speech to People of East Azerbaijan

The following is the full text of the speech delivered on February 16, 2013 by Ayatollah Khamenei the Leader of the Islamic Revolution in a meeting with the people of East Azerbaijan. The meeting was held on the anniversary of the uprising by the people of Tabriz on the 29th of Bahman of 1356.

Leader Thanks Iranian Nation for Impressive Bahman 22 Rallies

Leader Meets with Air Force Commanders and Personnel

Ayatollah Khamenei the Leader of the Islamic Revolution met Thursday morning with commanders and personnel of the Air Force of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army. Speaking at the meeting, which was held on the occasion of the historic pledge of allegiance of air force officers to Imam Khomeini (r.a.) on the 19th of Bahman of 1357, His Eminence said that the continuation of American pressures and threats over the past 34 years simultaneous with offers of negotiations shows their lack of good will.

Leader's Speech to Air Force Commanders and Personnel

The following is the full text of the speech delivered on February 7, 2013 by Ayatollah Khamenei the Leader of the Islamic Revolution in a meeting with commanders and personnel of the Air Force of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army. The meeting was held on the occasion of the historic pledge of allegiance of Air Force officers to Imam Khomeini (r.a.) on the 19th of Bahman of 1357.

Islamic unity; The holy Prophet's major demand

Islamic unity is a sacred slogan. If the Holy Prophet (s.w.a.) were among us today, he would invite us to promote unity as this holy ayah says, "It grieves him that you should perish: ardently anxious is he over you: to the believers is he most kind and merciful" [The Holy Quran, 9: 128]. He would prevent these kinds of discord. If we love the Holy Prophet (s.w.a.), we should meet this major demand that he made.

Creating discord; The British ominous plot

Creating religious discord is a great danger which the enemies have been involved with. The British have long experiences in this regard. We have read about them in history books and we can see what they have done to create discord. They know how to do it and the others have learnt this from them. They are busy trying to create discord. We should avoid discord. We should not fuel the fire of discord by arousing shallow and vulgar feelings. This will burn the fate of nations. It will completely destroy them, it will help the enemies of Islam, the enemies of Muslims and the enemies of independence succeed in their goals and it will help them hatch their plots. We should remain vigilant.

Leader: Islamic Unity Is a Sacred Slogan

Ayatollah Khamenei the Leader of the Islamic Revolution met Tuesday morning with a group of government officials, foreign participants of the 26th Conference on Islamic Unity, ambassadors of Islamic countries and people from different social backgrounds. Speaking at the meeting, which was held on the auspicious occasion of the birthday anniversaries of the Holy Prophet (s.w.a.) and Imam Sadiq (a.s.), His Eminence described Islamic unity as a sacred slogan. He also described unity of the Islamic Ummah as the most important message of the Holy Prophet's (s.w.a.) mission.

Leader's Speech to Government Officials and Participants of Conference on Islamic Unity

Leader Meets with Officials and Personnel of Military Intelligence Services

Ayatollah Khamenei the Leader of the Islamic Revolution met Wednesday afternoon with officials and personnel of the Military Intelligence Services. Speaking at the meeting, His Eminence emphasized that divine promises about helping those who are patient, who rely on God and help Allah's cause, will definitely be fulfilled.

Leader's Message to Union of Islamic Students Associations in Europe

Leader: "Dear students, you are the future managers of Iran. Iran - with a wealth of scientific and practical experience - should be managed by great and competent managers and it should take big and quick steps towards the specified strategic plans with determination, faith, wisdom and courage of people like you."

Leader's Speech to People of Qom

Leader Meets with People of Qom

Ayatollah Khamenei the Leader of the Islamic Revolution met this morning with thousands of the religious and revolutionary people from the holy city of Qom. Speaking at the meeting, His Eminence described the uprising of the people of Qom on the 19th of Dey as a manifestation of the fulfillment of God's promises. Stressing resistance and complete vigilance against the plots, machinations and moves of the enemy especially regarding the upcoming presidential elections in the month of Khordad, he raised important points about the responsibilities of government officials, outstanding personalities, the people, the media and those who intend to run for the elections.

Leader Meets with Members of Health Care Charity Association

Ayatollah Khamenei the Leader of the Islamic Revolution met Monday morning with members of the Health Care Charity Association. Speaking at the meeting, His Eminence said that the issue of health care is a top priority. Praising the contribution of the people in this regard, His Eminence reiterated: "Whenever the people enter the arena with faith, determination and motivation, increased blessings will be bestowed on their work and the problems will be solved."

Leader's Speech to Participants of International Conference on Islamic Awakening

The following is the full text of the speech delivered on December 11, 2012 by Ayatollah Khamenei the Leader of the Islamic Revolution at the International Conference of Muslim University Professors and Islamic Awakening.

Leader Meets with Participants of International Conference on Islamic Awakening

Ayatollah Khamenei the Leader of the Islamic Revolution met Tuesday morning with hundreds of university professors, outstanding personalities and thinkers participating in the International Conference of Muslim University Professors and Islamic Awakening. Speaking at the meeting, His Eminence referred to the significance of Islamic Awakening and presented an in-depth analysis of the position of Islam, sharia, the conditions of the people in countries which have carried out a revolution and the dangers they face.

Leader's Speech to Officials of Allamah Qutb al-Din Shirazi Commemoration Congress

Leader Meets with Navy Commanders

Leader's Speech to Basijis

Imam Hussein (as) and his followers endured agonizing pain and suffering during Ashura

The pain and suffering which Imam Hussein (a.s.) and his followers endured on the day of Ashura were too agonizing and the harm which was inflicted was very serious. The life of Hussein ibn Ali (a.s.) is more valuable than everything in the world. The pure and sacred lives of those followers of Imam Hussein (a.s.), the lives of those youth and those members of Imam Hussein's (a.s.) household are not comparable to the life of other people. Their bodies were covered in blood and dirt. They made sacrifices and they laid down their lives. The households of the Holy Prophet (s.w.a.) and Imam Ali (a.s.) were imprisoned. Those events are very tragic and very difficult to tolerate. But what was achieved on the day of Ashura was so great and glorious that it made it easy for Imam Hussein (a.s.), his followers and his household to endure the sufferings. This has been narrated by prominent figures.

Imam Hussein's sacrifice prevented the deviation of Islam and the Prophet's path

The Islamic Ummah should never forget the event of Ashura which is a lesson and a source of guidance for us. Definitely, Islam is alive because of the event of Ashura and the efforts of Hussein ibn Ali (a.s.). "And I am from Hussein." This narration means that Hussein (a.s.) continued the path of the Holy Prophet (s.w.a.) and he continued to promote Islam after him. If it had not been for the event of Ashura and if these great sacrifices had not been made in the history of Islam, this valuable experience and this practical lesson would not have been bestowed on the Islamic Ummah and Islam would have definitely deviated from its path - as many religions before Islam did - and nothing would have remained from it. The greatness of Ashura is because of this.

Supporting the Zionist regime is the most shameless kind of Violation of human rights

The savage attack on Gaza over the past week, which is truly shocking, should awaken the world of Islam and it should give fresh impetus to the movement of Muslim peoples... The leaders of global arrogance behave so shamelessly in this crisis. They not only do not frown at the brutal Zionist regime and they not only do not prevent it from doing what it is doing, but they rather support and encourage it. America explicitly supported the Zionists. England supported them. France supported them. These are the leaders of global arrogance. Muslim peoples do not have enemies who are as hated and brutal as these people. All these people explicitly supported them. The recent event shows how willing the leaders of global arrogance are to observe morality. They are very far away from human qualities. Now that they give political support to the Zionist regime for the purpose of safeguarding their corrupt political interests, why do they claim that they support human rights?

Leader Meets with Basijis

Had it not been for Ashura, Islam would have gone astray like other religions

Had it not been for Ashura, had this great sacrifice not been made in the history of Islam, had this lesson not been taught and this experience not offered, Islam would have certainly suffered from deviation like the religions before Islam had suffered from, and nothing would have remained of the truth of Islam and its luminosity.

Leader Meets with Hajj Officials

Leader's Speech to Officials of Mirza Kuchak Khan Jangali Commemoration Congress

Leader’s Speech at 4th Strategic Thoughts Forum

They arrange meetings with terrorists/They took MEK off their "list of terrorist organizations"

They were claiming that they were opposed to terrorism. Today in our region and in many other parts of the world, they enter into an alliance with terrorists. They arrange meetings with terrorists and negotiate with them. They provide terrorists with money and weapons so that they can carry on their terrorist activities. They support the Munafeqeen grouplet who have admitted to assassinating thousands of people in the country. They took this grouplet off their "list of terrorist organizations".

Leader Meets with Students

Leader’s Speech to Students