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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
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
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 Hujjat ul-Islam Rohani Visits Supreme Leader in Hospital
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.
Head of Medical Team: Supreme Leader in Good Health
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.
Supreme Leader Undergoes Successful Surgery
Ayatollah Khamenei, Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, underwent successful routine prostate surgery Monday morning in a public hospital.
While en route to the hospital this morning, His Eminence responded to questions by the IRIB and said: "I will undergo surgery and I am on the way to the hospital now."
Supreme Leader Meets with President Rouhani and Cabinet Members
Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, met Wednesday morning with President Rouhani and cabinet members. Speaking at the meeting, His Eminence referred to the good and valuable services of the eleventh administration: creating psychological tranquility, controlling inflation and exchange rates and implementing the healthcare plan.
Supreme Leader's Sermons at Eid ul-Fitr Prayers
The following is the full text of the sermons delivered on July 29, 2014 by Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, at the Eid ul-Fitr prayers in Tehran.
Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Leads Eid ul-Fitr Prayers in Tehran
Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, led this year's Eid ul-Fitr prayers in Tehran. During the sermons, His Eminence thanked the people for the simple iftar meals that were organized in the month of Ramadan: "In the month of Ramadan, what we witnessed in personal, public, popular and social practices was that the people organized public and simple iftar meals. Thankfully, this has become common.
Supreme Leader Meets with Students
Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, met Wednesday evening with a number of students.
Supreme Leader's Speech in Meeting with Government Officials
The following is the full text of the speech delivered on July 7, 2014 by Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, in a meeting with government officials. The meeting was held in the Imam Khomeini (r.a.) Hussainiyah on the ninth day of the holy month of Ramadan.
Supreme Leader Meets with University Professors
Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, met Thursday afternoon with hundreds of university professors. Speaking at the meeting, His Eminence stressed the importance of pursuing the scientific movement in a serious, fast and comprehensive way, saying: "Achieving this important goal requires the activities and jihadi management of those people who love the progress of their country and their people."
Supreme Leader's Speech at Annual Ramadan Quranic Meeting
The following is the full text of the speech delivered on June 29, 2014 by Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, at the annual Ramadan Quranic meeting. The meeting was held on the first day of the holy month of Ramadan.
Supreme Leader Meets with Families of Martyrs of the 7th of Tir
Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, met Saturday morning with families of martyrs of the 7th of Tir, families of martyrs of Tehran and disabled war veterans. Speaking at the meeting, His Eminence stressed the need of society and the country to understand and follow up the message of the martyrs.
Supreme Leader Meets with Judiciary Officials
Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, met Sunday morning with the head and officials of the judiciary branch. Speaking at the meeting, His Eminence stated that cooperation and solidarity among the heads of the three branches of government is necessary and very important.
Ayatollah Khamenei about the book “I’m Alive”
In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
I read this book with a dual feeling of sorrow and pride and sometimes, I shed tears when reading it. I was full of praise for the patience, diligence, purity and genuineness depicted in this book. I was also full of praise for the art of the author in embodying beauty and hideousness, joy and sorrow. The memories of the mujahids and prisoners-of-war are great and valuable provisions which enrich history and offer us countless lessons. It is a great service to draw these memories out of people's minds and entrust them to art and drama.
Supreme Leader Meets with Director and Researchers of Dar-ul Hadith Research Institute
Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution paid a visit Wednesday morning to an exhibition of the scientific and research productions of Dar al-Hadith Institute. At the meeting, an encyclopedia of Mahdaviat was presented to the Supreme Leader.
Supreme Leader's Speech on 25th Demise Anniversary of Imam Khomeini (r.a.)
The following is the full text of the speech delivered on June 4, 2014 by Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, on the occasion of the demise anniversary of Imam Khomeini (r.a.). The speech was delivered at Imam Khomeini's shrine.
