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President Ahmadinejad Calls on the Leader

Leader Appoints New Chief Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran's Army

The Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, in a decree issued on September 11, 2005 appointed Major General Ata'ollah Salehi new chief commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran's Army. The appointment followed the resignation of Major General Mohammad Salimi from his position as the Army's chief commander. The text of the Leader's decree is as follows:...

Leader’s Speech in Meeting with Members of Assembly of Experts

The following is the full text of the speech delivered on September 8, 2005 by Ayatollah Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, in a meeting with the chairman and members of the Assembly of Experts. The meeting was held on the occasion of Imam Hussein’s (a.s.) birthday anniversary.

Members of the Experts Assembly Meet the Leader

Leader to Hold Memorial Ceremony for Kazamain Martyrs

PIJ Secretary-General Meets the Leader

Leader Receives Government Officials on Feast of Mab'ath

Leader's Speech on Feast of Mab'ath

What follows is an excerpt from the statements made by the Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei in a meeting with officials and executives of the Islamic Republic and a large group of people from different social strata on September 2, 2005. The meeting was held on the auspicious Feast of Mab'ath, the anniversary of the appointment of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his infallible household) as the messenger of Allah.

Leader's Message on Bloody and Grievous Incident in Kazamain

The Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei on August 31, 2005, issued a message of condolence following the bloody and grievous incident in the Iraqi city of Kazamain which left hundreds of innocent Iraqi men, women and children killed or injured. In his message, the Leader also called on the Iraqi people to preserve their unity and solidarity and thwart the enemies in their divisive plots. The text of the Leader's message is as follows:...

Leader’s Speech to President and Cabinet Members

President Ahmadinejad and the Cabinet Meet the Leader

Leader Appoints New Director of LEF Information Security Organization

The Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, in a decree issued on August 28, 2005 appointed Brigadier General Mohammad-Kazem Mo'azzenian Director of the Information Security Organization of the Law Enforcement Force (LEF) of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The text of the Leader's decree is as follows:...

Leader's Condolatory Message on Demise of Sayyid Reza Zavare'i

The Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei on August 27, 2005 issued a condolatory message on the demise of Sayyid Reza Zavare'i. In his message, the Leader condoled with the esteemed family and relatives of the deceased. The text of the message is as follows:...

Leader Appoints New IRGC Air Force Commander

The Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, in a decree issued on August 25, 2005 appointed Brigadier General Alireza Zahedi Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC ) Air Force. The text of the Leader's decree is as follows:...

Rely on God

Always remain on God's side. Have faith in Him. Do not stop relying on Allah the Exalted. Have faith in the great power that Allah the Exalted has built into your hearts, your minds, your willpower and your bodies. You should know that you can move mountains with the power that has been bestowed on you. The Iranian people might seem like a calm ocean sometimes, but once they are stirred, they will give rise to devastating tsunamis. If this great ocean with its religious depth is stirred into action, our youth can accomplish great achievements. These great achievements will not be confined to battlefields, rather great accomplishments will be made in the arena of science, in the arena of social issues, in the arena of culture, in the arena of establishing moral virtues and promoting them among people, in the arena of technology and scientific advances. You dear youth are capable of such achievements and miracles. You dear people of Iran are capable of such things.

Leader Visits BVF Command Headquarters

Leader's Speech in Meeting with Basijis

Participants in Conference on the Week of Venerating Mosques Meet the Leader

Leader Appoints New IRGC Ground Force Commander and IRGC Strategic Center Director

The Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, in a decree issued on August 20, 2005 appointed Brigadier General Ahmad Kazemi Commander of the Ground Force of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC). The text of the Leader's decree is as follows:...

Piety, a major chapter in Imam Ali’s life

Piety is the eternal lesson that His Holiness Ali-ibn-Abitaleb (peace and greetings be upon him) taught to all human generations in words and in practice. Piety means constant watchfulness of one's words, deeds, thoughts and intentions... Thus, our worldly progress and welfare and also our salvation in the hereafter are all contingent on piety. This is the lesson taught to us by the Commander of the Faithful (peace and greetings be upon him).

Ayatollah Khamenei Leads Friday Prayers in Tehran

Leader's Statements at the Tehran Friday Prayers

What follows is an excerpt from the two sermons delivered by the Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei at the Tehran Friday prayers on Rajab 13, 1426 (August 19, 2005). The day marked the birth anniversary of the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali-ibn-Abitaleb (peace and greetings be upon him).

SNSC Members Call on the Leader

Syrian President Meets the Leader

Leader Endorses New President of Islamic Republic

Leader's Speech at the Inauguration of President Ahmadinejad

The Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei in a decree issued on August 3, 2005, endorsed Dr. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as the sixth President of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The decree on the endorsement of President Ahmadinejad was read at the inauguration ceremony by outgoing president Mohammad Khatami. The following is an excerpt from the speech made by Ayatollah Khamenei at the inauguration ceremony, which was also attended by top government officials, high-ranking military commanders, a number of the honorable families of martyrs and the foreign ambassadors posted in Tehran.

Leader's Decree on Endorsement of President Ahmadinejad

The Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei in a decree issued on August 3, 2005, endorsed Dr. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The text of the Leader's decree is as follows:...

Hizbollah Secretary General Meets the Leader

President and Cabinet Members Meet the Leader

Leader Issues Message of Condolence on Demise of Hojjatoleslam Bohlul

The Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei on August 1, 2005, issued a message of condolence on the demise of the upright and pious cleric Hojjatoleslam Sheikh Mohammad-Taqi Bohlul. In his message, the Leader expressed regret over the demise of the late Hojjatoleslam Bohlul and praised his virtue and piety as well as his struggle and striving in the way of Allah. The text of the message is as follows:...