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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:...

Leader's Condolatory Message on Demise of Hojjatoleslam Akhondi

The Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei on August 1, 2005, issued a condolatory message on the demise of the dedicated cleric and scholar Hojjatoleslam Hajj Sheikh Mohammad Akhondi. In his message, the Leader praised the perseverance and valuable efforts of the late Hojjatoleslam Akhondi in the dissemination of Islamic knowledge and condoled with his esteemed family and relatives. The text of the message is as follows:...

Statements made in meeting with a group of eulogists

Poets and Eulogists Call on the Leader

Leader Attends Dusting Ceremony

Iraqi Prime Minister Meets the Leader

Leader Appoints New LEF Commander

The Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, on July 9, 2005, appointed Brigadier General Esma'il Ahmadi-Moqaddam the new Commander of the Law Enforcement Force (LEF). In his decree, the Leader also expressed his appreciation for the services of the former LEF commander Mohammad-Baqer Qalibaf. The text of the Leader's decree is as follows:...

Leader Attends Mourning Ceremony on Martyrdom Anniversary of Her Holiness Fatimah

Leader's Message to Public Memorial for Martyred Clerics of Najafabad

The Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei on July 4, 2005, sent a message to the public memorial to honor the martyred clerics of the city of Najafabad in Esfahan Province. In his message, the Leader commemorated and paid homage to the martyrs of Najafabad, especially the martyred clerics of the city. He also stressed that the residents of Najafabad have a bright and honorable record with regard to the momentous trials of the Islamic Revolution and the Sacred Defense era. The text of the message is as follows:...

Leader's Condolatory Message on Demise of Professor Alinasab

The Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei on July 1, 2005, issued a condolatory message on the demise of dedicated economist Professor Mir-Mostafa Alinasab. In his message, the Leader praised the remarkable knowledge of the late Professor Alinasab, especially his valuable counsel about complicated economic issues during the years of the Iraqi imposed war. The Leader also condoled with the respected family, friends and colleagues of the deceased. The text of the message is as follows:...

Malian President Meets the Leader

Judiciary Officials Meet the Leader

Leader's Speech to Judiciary Officials

The following is the abridged text of a speech made by the Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei in a meeting with Judiciary chief and other officials of the Judiciary on June 28, 2005. The meeting was held on the 24th martyrdom anniversary of 72 high-ranking Iranian officials who lost their lives when an explosion masterminded by terrorist Mojahedin Khalq organization destroyed the Islamic Republic Party's headquarters in southern Tehran. The meeting was also attended by the esteemed families of the martyrs.

President-Elect Calls on the Leader

Leader's Congratulatory Message to the Iranian Nation on Presidential Election

The Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei in a congratulatory message issued on Saturday, June 25, felicitated the Iranian people on their glorious and spectacular participation in the runoff presidential election. In his message, the Leader stressed that the Iranian people, through their splendid display of national solidarity and public participation, revealed their strong will to defend their national independence and their firm intention to bravely safeguard the interests of their country and their Islamic Republic. The text of the message is as follows:...

Leader Casts Vote in Runoff Presidential Election

Leader Casts Vote in Runoff Presidential Election

Lebanese Parliament Speaker Meets the Leader

Leader's Message of Gratitude for Epical Public Participation in Presidential Poll

Leader's Message of Gratitude for Epical Public Participation in Presidential Poll June 18, 2005

Following the massive public participation in the 9th presidential election, the Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei issued a message on Saturday, June 18. In his message, the Leader expressed his gratitude to the Iranian people for their glorious and epical presence at the polls. The text of the message is as follows: