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Supreme Leader Meets with President of Venezuela
Supreme Leader Meets with President of Venezuela
Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, met Saturday morning with Nicolas Maduro, the President of Venezuela. Praising Venezuela's positions in confronting the Zionist regime, His Eminence stated that the insistence of this country on its courageous positions and its strategic influence in Latin America is the reason why the camp of arrogance shows enmity towards it, further reiterating: "The definite decision of the Islamic Republic is to continue and increase cooperation with Venezuela in all areas."
Supreme Leader's Speech in Meeting with People from the Holy City of Qom
Supreme Leader's Speech in Meeting with People from the Holy City of Qom
The following is the full text of the speech delivered on January 7, 2015 by Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, in a meeting with people from the holy city of Qom. The meeting was held in Imam Khomeini Hussainiyah on the occasion of the anniversary of the uprising 19th of Dey by the people of Qom.
Supreme Leader Meets with Navy Commanders
Supreme Leader Meets with Navy Commanders
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."
Supreme Leader Meets with Nouri al-Maliki Vice President of Iraq
Supreme Leader Meets with Nouri al-Maliki Vice President of Iraq
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.
Supreme Leader Meets with Hajj Officials
Supreme Leader Meets with Hajj Officials
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.
Supreme Leader Meets with Prime Minister of Iraq
Supreme Leader Meets with Prime Minister of Iraq
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.
Supreme Leader's Speech on the Occasion Eid al-Ghadir
Supreme Leader's Speech on the Occasion Eid al-Ghadir
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.
Supreme Leader’s Hajj Message 2014
Supreme Leader’s Hajj Message 2014
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.
Supreme Leaders Meets with Military Commanders
Supreme Leaders Meets with Military Commanders
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.”
Officials and Military Commanders Visit Supreme Leader in Hospital
Officials and Military Commanders Visit Supreme Leader in Hospital
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.
Secretary General of Hezbollah Expresses Gratification with Supreme Leader's Health
Secretary General of Hezbollah Expresses Gratification with Supreme Leader's Health
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.
Officials Visit Supreme Leader in Hospital
Officials Visit Supreme Leader in Hospital
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.

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