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Leader Receives Officials in Charge of 16th Demise Anniversary Ceremonies

Leader's Condolatory Message on Demise of Hojjatoleslam Samari

The Grand Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei on May 30, 2005, issued a condolatory message on the demise of the dedicated and benevolent cleric late Hojjatoleslam Hajj Sheikh Mohammad-Ja'far Samari. In his message, the Leader condoled with the respected family, friends and companions of late Hojjatoleslam Samari and all the residents of the city of Shahriyar over his loss. The text of the message is as follows:

Majlis Speaker and Deputies Call on the Leader

Leader's Speech to Majlis Deputies

The following is an excerpt from an address made by the Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei in a meeting with the speaker and deputies of the Islamic Consultative Assembly (the Majlis) on May 29, 2005.

Leader's Message of Condolence on Demise of Renowned Basiji Poet

The Grand Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei on May 28, 2005, issued a message of condolence on the demise of the renowned Basiji poet Mohammad-Reza Aghasi. In his message, the Leader condoled with the Iranian literary community, especially the late poet's bereaved family, friends and companions, and expressed regret over his loss. The text of the message is as follows:

Thousands of Basiji Students Meet the Leader

Leader's Address to Basiji Students

The following is an excerpt from an address made by the Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei in a meeting with thousands of university Students on May 26, 2005. The students were members of the Student Basij Organization.

Leader's Address to Basiji Students

The following is an excerpt from an address made by the Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei in a meeting with thousands of university Students on May 26, 2005. The students were members of the Student Basij Organization.

Leader Pardons Military Convicts

The Sacred Defense Era was a Manifestation of a Nation's Spiritual Power

On Khordad 3, 1361 (May 24, 1982), just a few hours after Khorramshahr had been liberated from occupation, the late army commander Major General Sayyad-Shirazi telephoned me to present a report on the condition of the battlefield. I was the Islamic Republic's president then. He told me that thousands of Iraqi soldiers and officers had lined up to surrender to the Iranian forces! This is the manifestation of the spiritual power of a nation. This power was manifested not only in the liberation of Khorramshahr but also in other military operations such as Karbala-5, Valfajr-8, Khaybar and Badr operations. Indeed, our great nation displayed its spiritual power during all the eight years of the Sacred Defense.

The victories achieved in the Sacred Defense should never fall into oblivion

The glorious past of our nation and our honorable history should be preserved. The victories achieved by our brave and faithful youth in the course of the eight years of the Sacred Defense should never fall into oblivion. These victories bear great significance, since they were achieved not just over one aggressor regime, but actually over a circle of arrogant powers. These powers, noticing that all their calculations had proved wrong because of the uprising of a nation in a sensitive part of the world like Iran and its achieving independence under the banner of Islam, extended all kinds of support and assistance to the Iraqi regime in its military aggression against the Islamic Republic.

Leader's Address to Families of Martyrs, War-Disabled Veterans and Ex-POWs

The following is the abridged text of a speech delivered by the Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei in a meeting with a large group of the honorable families of martyrs, war-disabled veterans and ex-prisoners of war (POWs) on May 24, 2005. The meeting was held on the occasion of the 23rd anniversary of the liberation of the southern city of Khorramshahr from the Iraqi occupation.

Leader's Address to Families of Martyrs, War-Disabled Veterans and Ex-POWs

The following is the abridged text of a speech delivered by the Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei in a meeting with a large group of the honorable families of martyrs, war-disabled veterans and ex-prisoners of war (POWs) on May 24, 2005. The meeting was held on the occasion of the 23rd anniversary of the liberation of the southern city of Khorramshahr from the Iraqi occupation.

Leader Imparts General Policies of Article 44

The Grand Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei notified the general policies of Article 44 of the Constitution to the chiefs of the three government branches and to the chairman of the Expediency Council on Monday, May 23.

The communication of these strategic and crucial policies was done in conformity with Paragraph 1 of Article 110 of the Constitution, which states that it is within the jurisdiction and part of the duties of the Leader of the Islamic Republic to set down the general policies of the Islamic system following consultations with the Expediency Council.

Article 44 of the Constitution, whose general policies was notified by the Leader, divides Iran's economic system into governmental, cooperative and private sectors. It also delineates the boundaries of each sector.

In his communiqué, Ayatollah Khamenei pointed out that the implementation of the policies requires the enactment of new laws or certain changes in the existing laws, and he called on the executive and legislative branches of government to cooperate in this area.

He also stressed that the Expediency Council is expected to oversee the proper implementation of the policies in cooperation with the relevant state organs and present annual reports on their enforcement.

The Leader of the Islamic Republic further stated that the general policies of Article 44 of the Constitution are aimed at accelerating national economic growth, the promotion of ownership among the general public with the intention of dispensing social justice, increasing the efficiency of economic establishments, boosting competition in national economy, raising the share of private and cooperative sectors in national economy, reducing the government's financial commitment and control with regard to economic activities, raising the level of employment in society, encouraging the public to make savings and investments and improving the standards of living.

The general policies notified to the chiefs of the three government branches and to the chairman of the Expediency Council included those on the expansion of non-governmental sectors and preventing the enlargement of the governmental sector, those concerning the cooperative sector, the policies relating to the expansion of non-governmental sectors through the transfer of the operations conducted by state organizations, the general policies on such transfer, and the general policies on state control and the prevention of monopoly.

Leader Instructs Guardian Council to Reconsider Vetting of Presidential Candidates

Cabinet Convenes in Presence of the Leader

Malaysian Prime Minister Meets the Leader

Leader's Office Expresses Gratitude to Kerman Residents for Their Unique Welcome

Excerpts from the speech delivered during a meeting with university students in Kerman

The Renaissance paradise turned into an inferno

When the Westerners during the renaissance period in Europe separated religion from science and politics, they intended to build a paradise on earth similar to the one promised to mankind by religions. That paradise has now turned into an inferno. This is something even admitted by the Westerners themselves. It is true that the religion that European intellectuals in the renaissance period opposed was not a true religion but a body of superstitions. It was totally against scientific advances and discoveries. This is why Galileo was sentenced to death for his scientific views, and other scientists were also tortured and even died of torture for their scientific discoveries. It was a distorted version of Christianity, not real Christianity. Therefore, there was nothing wrong with parting with this kind of religion in that period. However, the separation of spirituality and morality from science, politics, individual life and social relations was not a proper thing to do. The Westerners replaced religion by science and rationality and said that there was no need for religion any longer. This was the condition prevailing in the 19th and 20th century. But for the past forty or fifty years, they have even been casting aspersions on rationality, rejecting all rational principles and advocating relativism and skepticism with regard to all principles, including moral, rational and even scientific principles. This is not a proper paradigm to be imitated and followed by other nations. Imitating and following a failed model is a big mistake, as it will lead nowhere and promise no bright prospects.

Leader's Delegates Visit Towns and Villages of Kerman Province

Leader Addresses University Students and Instructors in Kerman

Leader Receives Local Officials of Kerman Province

Leader's Address to University Students and Instructors of Kerman Province

The following is the abridged text of a speech delivered by the Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei to a large gathering of thousands of university students and instructors of Kerman Province in the provincial capital, Kerman, on May 9, 2005. The Leader made the address during his tour of Kerman Province.

Leader's Address to University Students and Instructors of Kerman Province

The following is the abridged text of a speech delivered by the Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei to a large gathering of thousands of university students and instructors of Kerman Province in the provincial capital, Kerman, on May 9, 2005. The Leader made the address during his tour of Kerman Province.

Leader's Address to University Students and Instructors of Kerman Province

The following is the abridged text of a speech delivered by the Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei to a large gathering of thousands of university students and instructors of Kerman Province in the provincial capital, Kerman, on May 9, 2005. The Leader made the address during his tour of Kerman Province.

Supreme Leader’s Speech in Meeting with People of Rafsanjan

The following is the full text of the speech delivered on May 8, 2005 by Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, in a meeting with the people of Rafsanjan.

Leader Meets Residents of Rafsanjan

Leader Visits Mines-and-Industries Exhibition in Sarcheshmeh

Leader Visits Copper Plant in Sarcheshmeh