To commemorate the beginning of Unity Week and the anniversary of the blessed birth of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), the Leader of the Islamic Revolution met this morning (16/September/2024) with a group of scholars, Friday prayer leaders, and heads of Sunni seminaries from across the country. He emphasised that it was essential to safeguard the precious identity of the Islamic Ummah, pointing out the importance of Islamic unity in this regard and the efforts of those who wish it evil to undermine it. He said, "One should never forget the issue of the Muslim Ummah".
Ayatollah Imam Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, sent a message expressing his gratitude to the tremendous Iraqi nation for their hospitality in hosting the pilgrims for Arbaeen. Dr Masoud Pezeshkian, the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, presented the Arabic text of this message to the Iraqi Prime Minister this morning, September 21, 2024, during his visit to Iraq.
In a meeting with Mr. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, the National Leader of Turkmenistan and his accompanying delegation this Wednesday afternoon, Ayatollah Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution cited the high priority of expanding relations between the two countries. He said, "Relations between Iran and Turkmenistan have significantly improved in recent years, but there are still many untapped potentials for further cooperation that should be utilised." He mentioned that expanding relations based on mutual interest benefits both countries and added, "We hope that with the fresh energy of Dr Pezishkiyan’s government, the efforts to strengthen relations between the two countries will continue with greater intensity and strength."
In a meeting with the organisers of the National Congress of Martyrs of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province at noon 14th of August 2024, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution commented on the tactics the enemy uses in psychological warfare to try to instil fear into the Iranian people and force them into a state of retreat on various fronts.
This morning, on Thursday, 1st August 2024, Ayatollah Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, led the funeral prayers over the bodies of Martyr Ismail Haniyeh, the head of the Hamas Political Bureau, and Martyr Wasim Abu Sha'ban, Mr Haniyeh's companion, at the University of Tehran.
Following the martyrdom of the great fighter and Mujahid Mr Ismail Haniyeh, Head of the Hamas Political Bureau, Ayatollah Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, conveyed a message of condolence to the Islamic community, the Resistance Front, and the proud people of Palestine on the martyrdom of this brave leader and distinguished fighter. He said, "The criminal and terrorist Zionist regime has paved the way for a severe punishment upon itself with this action, and we consider it our duty to seek revenge for him having been martyred within the borders of the Islamic Republic of Iran."
This evening, Ayatollah Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, had a brief meeting with Mr. Muhammad Abdussalam, the spokesperson of Ansar Allah of Yemen. During the meeting, he conveyed his greetings to Mr Abdul-Malik Badreddin, the leader of Ansar Allah, and expressed gratitude for the steadfastness of the Yemeni people and their support for the oppressed people of Gaza.
This evening, Ayatollah Imam Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, met with Hujjat al-Islam wa al-Muslimin Na'im Qassem, the Deputy Secretary-General of Hezbollah, Lebanon. He described Hezbollah's policy from the beginning of the Al-Aqsa Storm operation as entirely prudent and wise and aligned with its interests. He emphasised that they should continue this path and remain within the same framework.
This evening, Ayatollah Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, met with Mr Muhammad Shiya al-Sudani, the Prime Minister of Iraq, and his delegation. He expressed his gratitude for the efforts and hard work of the Iraqi people and government in facilitating the successful and grand Arbaeen procession of tens of millions of people. He identified following up on and finalising the projects and agreements between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Iraq as a priority for the relations between the two countries in the new phase.
This morning (Tuesday), Ayatollah Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, met with Mr Ismail Haniyeh, the Head of the Political Bureau of Hamas, and Ziad al-Nakhalah, the Secretary-General of Palestinian Islamic Jihad. He praised the remarkable resilience and resistance of the oppressed people of Gaza and said, "Today, the highest flag of Islam is in the hands of the Palestinian nation and the people of Gaza. Thanks to this resistance, the conditions for the further spread of Islam have been established."
In a meeting with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan of Armenia and his delegation this morning (Tuesday), Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, stated that the Islamic Republic of Iran's definitive and consistent policy is to expand relations with its neighbours, especially Armenia. He emphasised, "We are firmly committed to developing relations with Armenia, and cooperation between the two countries will continue strongly based on defined interests, without considering the policies of others."
This morning (Tuesday), Ayatollah Khamenei met with President Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan and his accompanying delegation. The Leader of the Islamic Revolution said that the Islamic Republic of Iran's primary policy and priority was to expand relations with regional countries, especially those with a shared language, culture, history, and religion. He emphasised that the Islamic Republic of Iran was always ready for sincere cooperation with Tajikistan in various fields.
This morning, in a ceremony attended by national and military officials, representatives from various sectors and professions, the families of martyrs, and resident ambassadors, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Khamenei, endorsed the Iranian people's vote for Dr Masoud Pezeshkian and appointed him as President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, based on Article 110, Clause 9 of the Constitution.
In a meeting this morning with the President and Parliamentary representatives, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution outlined eight important points: The necessity for parliamentary accountability, Constructive interaction between Parliament and the new government, A unified voice from the country's institutions on important issues, The dominance of ethics in parliamentary debates and other activities of representatives, The do's and don'ts of legislation, Supervision without excessiveness or deficiency, Effective activity of the Supervisory Board on the performance of representatives and Serious engagement of Parliament in global issues and foreign policy.
In his message to the Fifty-Eighth Session of the Union of Islamic Student Associations in Europe, Ayatollah Khamenei emphasised the role and impact of these students on major global matters and that they rely on motivation, faith, and self-confidence in addressing current complex international issues.
In a message on the occasion of the 14th presidential election, Ayatollah Imam Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution congratulated the Iranian nation, the elected president, and all those who participated in this critical affair. He urged everyone to cooperate and act with goodwill for the progress and dignity of the country, saying, "It would be admirable if competitive election behaviours could transform into friendly norms, and that everyone should strive for the material and spiritual prosperity of the country."
Ayatollah Imam Khamenei said that the turnout in the first round of elections was lower than expected and contrary to predictions. He stated, "This issue has reasons that political experts and sociologists are investigating. Some people think that anyone who didn't vote in the first round is against the system, but this is completely wrong."
The text of the Leader of the Revolution's statements during a meeting with the organising committee of the International Congress of Martyrs of the Resistance and Shrine Defenders, which took place on June 19, 2024, was released this morning (Saturday, June 29, 2024) at the Holy Shrine of Imam Reza where the congress was held.
On 25th June 2024, on the auspicious occasion of Eid al-Ghadir, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution met with thousands of compatriots. He described the event of Ghadir as laying the groundwork for the continuation of Islamic governance and the perpetuation of the Islamic way of life. He also referred to some of the virtues of Amir al-Mu'minin (a.s.), saying, "We have learned from our Master the populism of the Islamic system and the belief that each individual's participation impacts the country's destiny."
In a significant meeting with Judiciary officials on 22nd June 2024, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution underscored the pivotal responsibilities of the Judiciary, which include resolving people's issues and disputes based on justice and preventing breaches of legal red lines. He emphasised, "The primary duty of the judiciary is to execute justice with unwavering courage and impartiality."