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2011-07-24 12:57
In a visit to a naval base in southern Iran, Ayatollah Khamenei the Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Armed Forces was briefed on the activities of the Navy in the Persian Gulf, the Gulf of Oman and international waters.
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2011-07-24 10:47
In a meeting with thousands of Navy officers and their families in the southern city of Bandar Abbas, Ayatollah Khamenei the Leader of the Islamic Revolution urged all Iranians, especially government officials and political groups, to preserve national unity.
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2011-07-23 12:53
In a meeting with Iranian Navy officers in the port city of Bandar Abbas in southern Iran, Ayatollah Khamenei the Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Armed Forces said that Iran's Navy is present in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman in order to protect the country's interests.
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2011-07-16 18:46
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2011-07-12 15:21
In a meeting with heads and members of Iran's chambers of commerce, Ayatollah Khamenei the Leader of the Islamic Revolution urged government officials to present an appropriate and promising evaluation of the country's conditions.
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2011-07-09 14:03
Ayatollah Khamenei the Leader of the Islamic Revolution met this morning with experts on Mahdaviat [faith in the re-appearance of the last Shia Imam, Imam Mahdi (a.s.)]. At the meeting, His Eminence highlighted the importance of Mahdaviat and described waiting for the re-appearance of Imam Mahdi (a.s.) as an integral part of Mahdaviat.
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2011-07-05 11:46
Ayatollah Khamenei the Leader of the Islamic Revolution met this morning with the participants of the 28th International Quran Competitions. During the meeting, Ayatollah Khamenei said that the Holy Quran is the most important factor that can bring about unity, dignity and glory for the Islamic Ummah.
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2011-07-04 13:41
Ayatollah Khamenei the Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Armed Forces met today with commanders of the Islamic Revolution's Guards Corps (IRGC). Speaking at the meeting, Ayatollah Khamenei criticized those who fuel disputes in the country and added: "Do they not see the joy of foreign propaganda organizations and their analyses? The joy of the enemies shows that this is a weakness. Therefore, it is necessary to put an end to these disputes."
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2011-06-30 00:06
In a meeting with government officials and ordinary citizens, Ayatollah Khamenei the Leader of the Islamic Revolution said that the Iranian nation and other Muslim nations will not allow the Americans and the Zionists to derail or hijack the movement of the regional nations.
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2011-06-27 12:10
Ayatollah Khamenei the Leader of the Islamic Revolution met this morning with the head and high-ranking officials of the judiciary. Speaking at the meeting, which was arranged to mark the martyrdom anniversary of more than 70 senior government officials who were assassinated on 28 June 1981, Ayatollah Khamenei criticized the efforts to undermine public trust in government officials and added: "It is wrong to undermine public trust by questioning the efforts and official reports of our high-ranking officials working for the three branches of the government, and all government officials and owners of media should pay attention to this important point."
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2011-06-26 13:08
Ayatollah Khamenei the Leader of the Islamic Revolution met this morning with the Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir and his accompanying delegation. Speaking during the meeting, which was also attended by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution said that the recent popular movements in the region are the beginning of an essential transformation in Islamic and regional countries. He also expressed hope that in the near future a powerful Islamic alliance will be formed in North Africa.
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2011-06-25 19:32
Ayatollah Khamenei the Leader of the Islamic Revolution met this evening with the Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari. At the meeting, Ayatollah Khamenei said that the historical, cultural and religious bonds between Iran and Pakistan will prepare the way for further expansion of the relations between the two countries. He also stressed the need to strengthen Tehran-Islamabad relations in all areas.
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2011-06-25 19:31
Ayatollah Khamenei the Leader of the Islamic Revolution met this evening with Jalal Talabani the President of Iraq. Speaking during the meeting, which was also attended by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution referred to the presence of the Americans in the region as the source of the problems of Iraq and the region. He reiterated: "In spite of this arrogant presence, current regional events and developments show that the Middle East policy of the US is in decline, and nations should take advantage of this reality."
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2011-06-25 13:42
Ayatollah Khamenei the Leader of the Islamic Revolution met this morning with the Afghan President Hamid Karzai and his accompanying delegation. Speaking at the meeting, the Leader said that withdrawal of foreign military forces from Afghanistan is the wish of the Islamic Republic of Iran. He further stressed that the people of Afghanistan deserve to take their destiny into their own hands.
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2011-06-22 12:22
Ayatollah Khamenei the Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Armed Forces visited an exhibition arranged to display research achievements of the Armed Forces in the area of defense. During the visit, which lasted more than six hours, Ayatollah Khamenei stressed: "The main purpose of producing weapons in the Islamic Republic of Iran is to defend Iran and to counter the bullying enemies. This is while the main goal of producing weapons in the west is trade and increasing the wealth of the owners of arms factories and companies."
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2011-06-13 12:26
Ayatollah Khamenei the Leader of the Islamic Revolution met with the head and members of the High Council of Cultural Revolution. Speaking at the meeting, Ayatollah Khamenei highlighted the importance of culture and added that the High Council of Cultural Revolution should act against the cultural invasion of the arrogant powers.
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2011-06-06 08:15
The following is a translation of the speech delivered by Sayyid Hassan Nasrallah in a conference on the intellectual dimensions of Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei's character. The conference, which was attended by several intellectuals from different parts of the world of Islam, started in Beirut on June 6, 2011.
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2011-06-04 17:06
Ayatollah Khamenei the Leader of the Islamic Revolution met today with a large group of ordinary civilians from across the country. Speaking at the meeting, which was held on the occasion of the 22nd demise anniversary of Imam Khomeini (r.a.), the Leader of the Islamic Revolution referred to the issue of Palestine and stressed: "Palestine cannot be partitioned, and it entirely belongs to Muslims. Palestine will undoubtedly be restored to the world of Islam."
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2011-06-04 05:44
On the occasion of Imam Khomeini's 22nd demise anniversary, Ayatollah Khamenei the Leader of the Islamic Revolution delivered a speech on Saturday at Imam Khomeini's Shrine in Tehran. The following are selected sentences from the speech delivered at the meeting.
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2011-05-31 14:56
Ayatollah Khamenei the Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Armed Forces attended the graduation ceremony of a group of cadets from Imam Hussein (a.s.) Military Academy. Speaking during the ceremony, Ayatollah Khamenei said that Iran needs people who are faithful, hardworking, innovative and insightful. He added: "The failure of the policies of the Great Satan in the strategic Middle East region and the auspicious revival of Islamic slogans among the protesting nations of the region are the manifestations of what Allah the Exalted has promised for the Iranian nation. And resistance and steadfastness on this path will bring about full divine support."
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2011-05-29 16:31
Ayatollah Khamenei the Leader of the Islamic Revolution met this morning with the MPs and the Speaker of the Majlis. Speaking at the meeting, His Eminence explained that the domineering powers of the world are plotting to weaken Iran's economy, foment discord among government officials and undermine Islamic beliefs.
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2011-05-22 13:21
Ayatollah Khamenei the Leader of the Islamic Revolution met this morning with hundreds of prominent Iranian women. Speaking at the meeting, which was held on the eve of the birthday anniversary of Hazrat Fatima al-Zahra (s.a.), Ayatollah Khamenei said that clear opposition to hijab in the west is one of the consequences of the western view of women, further adding: "Westerners claim that hijab is a religious issue and that it should not appear in secular communities, but the real reason behind the opposition of the west to hijab is that hijab challenges and thwarts the fundamental policy of the west regarding women - namely, exploiting women and promoting moral corruption among them."
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2011-05-17 18:39
Ayatollah Khamenei the Leader of the Islamic Revolution attended the 2nd Forum on Strategic Thoughts this morning. Speaking at the meeting, which lasted for about four hours, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution stressed the need for serious efforts to formulate a pure Islamic theory on justice.
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2011-05-09 14:14
In a meeting with a group of ordinary citizens, families of martyrs, religious scholars and government officials of Kurdistan province, Ayatollah Khamenei the Leader of the Islamic Revolution said that the enemies acknowledge the power and glory of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the region. He reiterated: "Since the first day after the victory of the Islamic Revolution, the propaganda empire of the enemy broadcast as much propaganda against the Islamic Republic as it could, but the Islamic Republic foiled these plots by moving on the path of progress."
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2011-05-04 12:58
Ayatollah Khamenei the Leader of Islamic Revolution met this morning with thousands of teachers from across the country. Speaking during the meeting, which was held in Tehran on the occasion of Teachers' Day, Ayatollah Khamenei said that the current wave of awakening in West Asia and North Africa is the continuation of the movement started by the Iranian nation. He stressed: "This wave of awakening will definitely continue into the heart of Europe, and European nations will rise up against their politicians and leaders who have totally subjugated them to cultural and economic policies of America and the Zionists."
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2011-04-30 11:56
In a meeting with mayors and a number of other government officials from across the country, Ayatollah Khamenei the Leader of the Islamic Revolution said that it is necessary to avoid any action which would upset friends and encourage enemies to cause uproar.
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2011-04-27 13:30
In a meeting with thousands of laborers from across the country on the eve of International Labor Day, Ayatollah Khamenei the Leader of the Islamic Revolution said this morning that progress is the definite destiny of the Iranian nation.
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2011-04-24 17:50
Ayatollah Khamenei the Leader of the Islamic Revolution met this afternoon with the Interior Minister and a group of police officials and commanders. Speaking at the meeting, His Eminence said that one of the most important duties of the police force is to establish moral and psychological security in society.
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2011-04-23 15:15
Ayatollah Khamenei the Leader of the Islamic Revolution met this morning with thousands of people from Fars province. Speaking at the meeting, His Eminence referred to the recent developments in the Ministry of Intelligence and reiterated: "The Leader will step in whenever he feels an important [national] interest has been ignored."
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2011-04-17 15:10
Ayatollah Khamenei the Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Armed Forces met today with a group of Army commanders. Speaking during the meeting, which had been arranged on the occasion of Army Day, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution expressed his gratitude for the efforts made by the Islamic Republic of Iran's Army.