Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, met Sunday morning with navy commanders and officials of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army. Speaking at the meeting, His Eminence described the spirit of resistance and steadfastness as a source of dignity and credibility for the Armed Forces, reiterating: "By increasing its preparedness and military capabilities and by strengthening religious motives and the spirit of self-sacrifice, the Navy should play its great and important role in preserving national security, strengthening public defense and protecting the strong fortress of the country."
The following is the full text of the speech delivered on November 27, 2014 by Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, in a meeting with the members of the Supreme Council of Basij-e Mostazafin. The meeting was held on the occasion of Basij Week.
The following is the full text of the speech delivered on November 25, 2014 by Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, in a meeting with participants of the International Congress on "Extremist and Takfiri Orientations from the Viewpoint of Islamic Scholars".
The following is the full text of the speech delivered on November 17, 2014 by Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, at the eighth graduation ceremony of army cadets held at Imam Ali (a.s.) University.
Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution met Monday morning with Nouri al-Maliki, Vice President of Iraq. Speaking at the meeting, His Eminence praised the courage, power and management of Mr. al-Maliki and the great services that he rendered - during his term as the Prime Minister of Iraq - on the path of preserving stability, independence and progress of this country.
Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, met Tuesday morning with officials in charge of this year's hajj. Speaking at the meeting, His Eminence stated that planning for increasing the efficiency of Hajj by adopting an innovative outlook towards the spiritual and intellectual needs of hajj pilgrims and confronting falsehoods and the propaganda of the enemies of Islam is an absolute necessity.
Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, led public prayers on the occasion of the demise of Ayatollah Mahdavi Kani, the head of the Assembly of Experts.
Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, met Tuesday morning with Haider al-Abadi, Prime Minister of Iraq, and his accompanying delegation. Speaking at the meeting, His Eminence described the security, welfare, power and dignity of Iraq as very important.
Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, met Thursday morning with Ramadhan Abdullah, Secretary General of Islamic Jihad Movement in Palestine, and his accompanying delegation.
The following is the full text of the speech delivered on September 13, 2014 by Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, in a meeting with people from different social backgrounds. The meeting was held in Imam Khomeini Hussainiyah on the occasion of Eid al-Ghadir.
In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
And all praise to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and Allah's greetings upon Muhammad and his pure Household. Enthusiastic and respectful greetings and peace upon you, blessed ones, who said "labbaik" to the Quranic invitation and hastened to the gathering in God's House.
Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, met Wednesday morning with a number of high-ranking military and police commanders. Speaking at the meeting, which was held on the occasion of Sacred Defense Week, His Eminence described the Sacred Defense Era as a source of dignity for the people of Iran, stressing: “The experience of the eight-year Sacred Defense Era showed that despite all difficulties, pressures, financial shortcomings and other problems, we can stand up against the bullying and unreasonable expectations of global powers with firm determination and reliance on God.”
The following is the full text of an interview with Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, before being discharged from hospital following his operation on September 8, 2014.
Ayatollah Javadi Amoli and Ayatollah Sayyid Mohsen Kharrazi, member of the Assembly of Experts, visited Ayatollah Khamenei in hospital this Tuesday and prayed for his health.
Following the Supreme Leader's operation this morning, Ali Larijani, Speaker of the Majlis, Ayatollah Hashemi Shahroudi, head of the Supreme Board of Arbitration and Coordination, Eshaq Jahangiri, the First Vice President, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the former president of the Islamic Republic, Ali Shamkhani, the Supreme Leader's Representative in the National Security Council, and a number of military commanders and officials of the Islamic Republic visited Ayatollah Khamenei in hospital and prayed for his recovery.
Following the operation conducted on Ayatollah Khamenei, Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Sayyid Hassan Nasrallah, Secretary General of Hezbollah, spoke to Ayatollah Khamenei by phone and inquired about his health. He expressed his gratification with the general health of the Supreme Leader and prayed that he would recover as soon as possible.
Ayatollah Amoli Larijani, head of the judiciary branch, Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani, head of the Expediency Council, Ayatollah Jannati, chairman of the Guardian Council and Hujjat ul-Islam Sayyid Hassan Khomeini visited Ayatollah Khamenei in hospital this afternoon, following the Supreme Leader's operation this morning. They expressed their satisfaction with the Supreme Leader's condition and prayed for his health and length of life.
President Rohani visited Ayatollah Khamenei in hospital, following the Supreme Leader's operation this morning. The President said that all people should pray for His Eminence's health, length of life and increased opportunities in service of the people of Iran and the world of Islam.
Dr. Marandi, head of the Supreme Leader's medical team, has expressed his satisfaction with the results of the operation conducted this morning. He said that the procedure was conducted with local anesthesia, without the need for general anesthesia, and that His Eminence is in good health.