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IR Leader appoints new IRGC commander
Islamic Revolution Leader and Chief Commander of the Armed Forces, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in a decree issued Saturday appointed a new commander for the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC).
Brigadier General Mohammad Ali Jafari was appointed as the new commander of IRGC. He was also promoted to Major General by the Islamic Revolution Leader. General Jafari was commander of IRGC's ground forces.
IR Leader, in his decree, pointed to General Jafari's brilliant background in the armed forces in different stages.
In a separate decree, Ayatollah Khamenei appointed Brigadier General Yahya Rahim Safavi as his senior advisor and assistant in military affairs. General Safavi was the commander of IRGC.
Ninth Administration has bred hope in heart of nations
Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei Sunday evening received President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Administration and praised it for featuring such traits as pursuing justice, serving people, working hard, being unequivocal, following an innovative approach and persevering against the overriding whims of the world arrogance.
IR Leader receives IRI diplomatic corps
The Islamic Revolution Leader, Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei said on Tuesday that the main goal of the country's diplomacy is securing national interests.
The Islamic Revolution Leader made the remarks at the gathering of officials of the Foreign Ministry and Iranian ambassadors in foreign countries.
"The Islamic Republic of Iran's policy is based on rejecting arrogance as well as viligant and wise opposition to the world arrogance," the Islamic Revolution Leader said.
IR Leader appoints new navy chief
The Islamic Revolution Leader and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei in a decree on Monday appointed Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari as Commander of the Islamic Republic Army's Navy.
"Per a proposal from General Commander of the Islamic Republic Army and given your good record, I hereby appoint you as Commander of the Islamic Republic Army's Navy. I expect that combat readiness and capabilities of the naval force, which showed remarkable progress during and after the Sacred Defense era would further increase," read the decree.
Ayatollah Khamenei also thanked Rear Admiral Sajjad Kouchaki for his efforts and services during his tenure as Commander of the Islamic Republic Army's Navy and wished him all success.
Force of right will eventually win
Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei in a meeting with the guests and organizers of the fourth meeting of the World Assembly of Ahl-ul Beit (The Household of Hazrat Mohammad, greetings to them) Sunday pointed out that the assembly is primarily commissioned to disseminate genuine Islamic teachings by an immaculate presentation of the thoughts of The Household and singling out of the needs and requirements of the world of Islam.
Humanity in dire need of Islamic teachings
Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei Saturday morning extended congratulations to the Iranian nation, the great Islamic ummah and the human community over the auspicious anniversary of the Divine Assignment of the Last messenger of Allah Hazrat Mohammad, greetings to him.
Ayatollah Khamenei invoked the spiritual attachment of the entire Muslim community to the Last Messenger and called for the Islamic ummah to get united around the axis of the Messenger of Compassion and block the way to the divisive ploys of the enemies of Islam.
IR Leader expresses condolences on Meshkini demise
The Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei expressed his condolences on the sad occasion of demise of Ayatollah Ali Meshkini.
Imam Ali, never-setting sun of human history
Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei Saturday acclaimed the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali, greeting to him, as the bright and never-setting sun of human history and the immense ocean of wonders and beauties.
IR Leader visits Royan Research Center
The Islamic Revolution Leader, Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei said on Monday that the status and role of countries and nations in international system should be based on their talents and scientific capacity.
The Islamic Revolution Leader made the remarks in a meeting with scientists and researchers at Royan Research Center in Tehran.
IR Leader reappoints 3 GC members
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei on Sunday reappointed three jurist members of the Constitutional Guardian Council.
Constitutional Guardian Council must act without preservations
Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei Thursday described the Constitutional Guardian Council as an establishment whose presence secures the legitimacy and the Islamic root of the System.
The IR Leader made the remarks in a meeting with members of the council as well as its delegates in the supervisory branches.
Fatemeh Zahra, the great miracle of Islam
A festive ceremony was held Thursday morning in the presence of the Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei to mark the concurrent birth anniversaries of the greatest woman of all time Hazrat Fatemeh Zahra may Allah's peace be upon her as well as the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Imam Khomeini, may Allah confer mercy on him.
Being woman a merit originally
Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei told an elite assembly of Iranian women Wednesday that in Islam's view, the responsibility of running the society and country falls on every individual men and women alike whereas the prime assignment of women at every social status lies in the foundation of family.
America losing its dreadful face
Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei in a meeting with with the visiting Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez Sunday urged the world independent countries to enhance their might by unity and working together and safeguard their common identity and national interests through hopeful vigor.
Ninth Administration refreshed revolutionary platform
Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei Saturday gave a ringing vote of confidence to the ninth administration for its performance in domestic and foreign affairs, urging for employment of appropriate planning and management under the 20- Year Vision Plan to smooth the path forward.
Presence of occupiers, the main problem facing Iraq
Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei told the visiting Iraqi President Jalal Talabani and his accompanying delegation Tuesday evening that the paramount issue facing Iraq at the moment is the presence of the occupiers and lack of security.
Let us put on attire of service
Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei urged Tehran's Mayor, his assistants as well as members of the Islamic Municipal Council Monday to focus on both body and soul of the mega city and heed cultural and religious values in their services to people.
Unfair int'l relations on verge of collapse
Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei confirmed to the visiting Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega and his high ranking delegation that the current unfair international relations is on verge of collapse with an otherwise perspective coming to sight.
