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Ismail Haniya, Premier of the elected Palestinian government sent a message to Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khameeni Saturday appreciating the unwavering and brave support of the IR Leader and the Iranian nation to the Palestinian nation, especially the Gaza and the Islamic Resistance forces. The text of the message is as follows.
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Supreme Leader Visits Imam Khomeini’s Shrine
The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei visited the holy shrine of Imam Khomeini (r.a.) this morning. In his visit, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei recited the first chapter of the Holy Quran [Sura al-Fatiha] and paid tribute to Imam Khomeini (r.a.).
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A message Friday to Ismail Haniya
Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei wrote a message Friday to Ismail Haniya, the Premier of the Gaza-based legitimate Palestinian government about the defeat and disgrace of the equipped army of the Zionist regime in the face of the "patience, bravery and sacrifice" of the valiant combatants and the innocent people of Gaza.
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Announces General Policies of Fifth Development Plan
In a letter to President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei announced the general policies of the Fifth Development Plan.
These general policies are within the framework of the Twenty-Year Strategic Plan, and are focused on promoting justice and progress. The general policies of the Fifth Development Plan include 45 articles and are divided into cultural, scientific, technological, social, economic, political, defense, and security plans.
The following is the Supreme Leader's letter to President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, which was also sent to the Majlis speaker, the head of the judiciary, and the head of the Expediency Council.
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Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei: IRI will do whatever needed to help Gaza
Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei said Thursday that Israel and America by their gut-wrenching atrocities in Gaza actually seek to annihilate the foundation of resistance in the significant Middle East region and subsequently take rein of its riches and benefits.
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Islamic Revolution Leader: No carefree time as long as US lingers
Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei noted the visiting Iraqi Premier Nouri al-Maliki Sunday that the survival of Iraq rests in the solidification of mutual bonds between the Iraqi government and different sects and denominations in the country as well as expansion of relations with its neighbors.
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Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei : Hajj potentials must be addressed
Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei urged the Iranian Hajj organizers to adopt a due agenda so that the capacities hidden in the Hajj ceremonies are more effectively addressed than past.
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Islamic Revolution Leader issued a statement Sunday on the horrendous tragedy of Gaza bloodbath in the hand of the Zionists
Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei issued a statement Sunday on the horrendous tragedy of Gaza bloodbath in the hand of the Zionists, strongly condemning the heinous complicity of the criminal Bush's regime with the Zionists, adding that the silence of some international bodies and some Arab states provided for the crimes.
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Ghadir offers great model of Islamic administration
Islamic Revolution Leader, Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei highlighted the issue of administration and introducing the model of the Islamic administration as great lessons of the Ghadir event and said," Shii school by preserving its bright and valid beliefs about the Ghadir event would not let the belief turn into difference and discord in the Islamic world.
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Islamic Revolution Leader, Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei in a visit to Elm-o-San'at (Science and Industry) University
Islamic Revolution Leader, Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei in a visit to Elm-o-San'at (Science and Industry) University in Tehran Sunday highlighted the role of university students, saying that university was a place for the promotion of two vital issues of scientific researches and revolutionary aspirations.
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Resistance requires courageous leaders
Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei said on Sunday that the only way for nations to attain progress was to stand by their legitimate rights and interests, adding that the issue requires courageous leaders whom the Latin America commands.
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The message of H. E. Ayatullah Khamenei to the Hajj pilgrims from the whole world
Once again the Land of Revelation has gathered legions of true-believers for its annual banquet. In the birthplace of Islam and the Holy Qur’an, eager hearts from throughout the world are now engaged in such rites which indeed show a sign of the eternal lesson of Islam and the Holy Qur’an to mankind: symbolic steps for implementing and applying such a lesson.
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Ayatollah Khamenei commends the Navy
Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei received the commanders of the Army Navy Wednesday morning.
In his remarks to the Navy's commanding team, Ayatollah Khamenei touched on the invaluable expertise the nation has gained in disregard of whatever wishes the bullying powers may have, saying that the Islamic Republic of Iran has turned into a regional powerhouse under the auspices of God's assistance and the nation's wholehearted efforts.
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Islamic Revolution Leader:IRI will remain with Lebanon
Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei in a meeting with the visiting Lebanese President Michel Sleiman and his entourage Tuesday termed the unity of different Lebanese groups and sects as the only way to the prosperity of the country.
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meeting with participants in the 17th Nationwide Prayers Conference
Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei highlighted the role of worship to God in cleansing individual souls and society, saying that once the appearance and content of praying were attended to as taught by Islam it would prove a key element of training for individuals and the society as a whole.
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Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei: Hajj, a precious spiritual opportunity
Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei in a meeting with Hajj organizers termed the ceremony a precious opportunity for pilgrims, the great Islamic Ummah and the Islamic Republic system.
"Hajj is the best opportunity for removing any differences among Muslims and harmonizing the intentions and wills in the Islamic world."
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Leader: America could not stop Iranians from track of honor
Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei urged a large audience of school and university students to take their responsibility regarding the future of the country, adding that America would fail to stop the Iranian nation from the track of honor.
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Armed Forces, solid fence of nation
Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei described the Armed Forces as solid fence for the country adding that the nation considers them as an indispensable part of the national body.
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Islamic Revolution Leader: Dialog, insufficient to resolve global problems
Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei received several international political and religious personalities Tuesday in a meeting where he told the personalities that dialog and interaction was essential to achieve international understanding but not sufficient.
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