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Ayatollah Khamene meeting with South African president Jacob Zuma
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, in a meeting with visiting South African President Jacob Zuma in Tehran on Sunday, calls on independent states to step up their cooperation in the face of disruptive measures taken by arrogant powers, saying: “Independent countries must close ranks as much as possible and increase their cooperation in spite of disruptive measures taken by certain arrogant powers.”
Ayatollah Khamenei meeting with thousands of members of the Union of Islamic Pupils’ Associations
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has denounced a recent Saudi-led campaign against Hezbollah, praising the Lebanese movement as a source of pride for Muslims. The Leader's remarks on Wednesday came after the Arab Parliament followed the Arab League and the [Persian] Gulf Cooperation Council in designating Hezbollah as a terrorist organization.
Ayatollah Khamenei meeting with Italy’s Prime Minister Matteo Renzi
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei criticizes visits by European delegations to Iran for failing to yield tangible and practical results, saying Tehran must be able to feel the outcome of such visits. Ayatollah Khamenei made the remarks in a meeting with Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and his accompanying delegation in the Iranian capital, Tehran, which was also attended by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.
Ayatollah Khamenei meeting with Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says in a meeting with Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev in Tehran that certain powers, the US in particular, are neither honest nor serious in the fight against terrorism. Ayatollah Khamenei also stressed the importance of enhancing cooperation between Tehran and Astana in different political, economic and international fields as well as in the fight against terrorism.
Ayatollah Khamenei’s meeting with commanders of Iran’s Armed Forces
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei tells a group of senior military commanders in Tehran on Sunday that the Iranian Armed Forces are required to enhance their “military might” along with “spiritual and religious motivations," adding that in the Islamic Republic establishment, “operational capability and spiritual motivations of the armed forces must be upgraded on a daily basis.”
Ali Khamenei meeting with senior Iranian officials
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the American officials have proven to be unreliable, noting that some Western governments are following in the footsteps of the US government. Addressing a group of senior Iranian officials on Wednesday, Ayatollah Khamenei described the US as a symbol of dishonesty and peskiness, saying: “We cannot trust the Americans, and besides the Americans, some other Western governments are like that. Therefore, we have to rely on our own capabilities and the American officials’ positions and performance endorse such a view.”
Leader’s meeting with eulogizers on birth occasion of Hadhrat Fatemeh Zahra
Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, Leader of the Islamic Revolution, stresses the necessity for Iran to upgrade its defense capabilities in a meeting with eulogizers and cantors on the birth occasion of Hadhrat Fatemeh Zahra (PBUH), the daughter of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), saying that Iran's future is tied to both negotiations and missile development.
The Leader's Norouz address in the holy city of Mashhad
Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, has listed ten proposals within the framework of the Economy of Resistance to defeat US-engineered sanctions against Iran. Addressing a large crowd of pilgrims in the northeastern city of Mashhad, Ayatollah Khamenei said the US imposes a two-track option on nations.
The Leader's Norouz message in the year of 1395
Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, has issued a message to mark the start of Persian New Year. In his message for the calendar year 1395, Ayatollah Khamenei named the year as the Year of “Economy of Resistance; Practical Steps and Action”.
Vietnamese President Truong Tan Sang meets with Ayatollah Khamenei
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei receives Vietnamese President Truong Tan Sang in Tehran, telling him during the meeting that the Islamic Republic’s definite policy is to develop cooperation with Asian countries, including Vietnam.
Ayatollah Khamenei meets with members of the Assembly of Experts
Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, met with the chairman and members of the outgoing Assembly of Experts. Ayatollah Khamenei said those elected into office in the February 26 elections should prove their competence.
Ayatollah Khamenei thanks Iranian nation for high election turnout
Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, issues a message expressing his happiness over the massive turnout in last Friday’s general elections, adding that Iranian people’s huge election turnout demonstrated religious democracy to the world.
Ayatollah Khamenei meeting with Swiss Presiden Johann Schneider-Ammann
Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, in a meeting with Swiss President Johann Schneider-Ammann in Tehran, calls for investment in Iran by Swiss investors in order to improve Tehran-Bern trade balance, adding that Iranians have no negative mentality of Switzerland due to its refusal to join Western sanctions against Tehran.
Ayatollah Khamenei casting ballots in Iran’s elections
Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, Leader of the Islamic Revolution, calls on the Iranian nation to turn out massively in general elections for the Islamic Consultative Assembly and the Assembly of Experts, noting that participation of Iranians in elections will boost their national credit while disheartening enemies.
Ayatollah Khamenei in a meeting with the people of Najafabad, dismisses bipolarization of political factions
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, in a meeting with thousands of people from the central city of Najafabad, has dismissed foreign media allegations about bipolarization of votes in the forthcoming general elections in Iran, while also rejecting “moderate and hardline” demarcation between domestic political factions.
Ayatollah Khamenei meeting with the visiting Azeri President Ilham Aliyev in Tehran
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says in a meeting with the visiting Azeri President Ilham Aliyev in Tehran that promoting Islamic teachings and showing respect for religious manifestations and rituals will encourage people to protect country against all kinds of threats.
Ayatollah Khamenei addresses people from East Azarbaijan Province
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei warns against enemy plots to sway Iran’s upcoming elections in an address to thousands of people from East Azarbaijan Province, saying that people must act contrary to the will of enemies.
Ayatollah Khamenei receives the Ghanaian President
Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, received visiting Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama in Tehran. In the meeting, Ayatollah Khamenei said: “The Americans and the Europeans cannot decide for the Syrian nation and it is the Syrian nation that should decide its own future.”
