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The nation takes honor in its martyrs
The nation takes honor in its martyrs
Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei a large gathering of noble families of martyrs, war veterans and members of the Basij organization in the northeastern province of Semnan that loyalty in the path and aspirations of martyrs will secure national dignity, sovereignty and gross.
Religious democracy is genuine
Religious democracy is genuine
Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei told people in the northeastern province of Semnan that expedition of all-out development in country and pursuit of revolutionary justice-oriented slogans are among the working priorities of the authorities, adding the great goals demand a large drive that was commenced by previous administrations and continued by the serving cabinet, having managed to lift the Iranian cultured nation to favorable levels in terms of indices of progress and development.
IR Leader receives belarussian President
IR Leader receives belarussian President
The Islamic Revolution Leader, Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei, in a meeting with Belarussian President, Alexander Lukashenko underlined that independent countries' united wills will lead to promotion of their power and influence and is in line with their interests.
IR Leader praises Semnan scholars
IR Leader praises Semnan scholars
The Islamic Revolution Leader, Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei in a meeting with Semnan province Alims, elites, clerics, and female scholars praised the Shi'a clerics' independence and their democratic approach, as their "unique personality traits."
Hamas represents Palestinian stance
Hamas represents Palestinian stance
Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei told an Eid ul-Fitr celebratory meeting Tuesday morning that the Eid ul-Fitr day is the day of the Islamic Ummah, adding the only path of dignity and strength of Muslims lies in restoring own identity, relying on God, preserving unity, perseverance and vigilance.
Sacred Defense, abundant in pride and epic
Sacred Defense, abundant in pride and epic
A large group of veteran commanders and soldiers of the eight-year Sacred Defense (1980-1988) against the then Western-backed Iraqi invaders, each had spent 50 to 100 months in the war zone, were special guests of the Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei Saturday.
IR Leader receives top students
IR Leader receives top students
Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei received a group of top university students Tuesday and listened to the remarks of 13 candidate speakers about the national and academic affairs.
Qods Day marks Islamic resistance
Qods Day marks Islamic resistance
Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei told worshipers Friday that World Qods Day marks the resistance of Muslims and their objection to oppression and injustice of the Zionists and their followers. The IR Leader called on all Muslims throughout the world to honor the day.

Turning to the ongoing developments in the touchy Middle East region, Ayatollah Khamenei described the victory of Hezbollah and the Lebanese nation in the 33-day war against the Israeli army as historical and unprecedented, adding Muslim nations once more after the Islamic Revolution in Iran were witness to the reality that faithful resistance against bullying and oppression will earn victory at last.
Authorities cautioned about ongoing developments
Authorities cautioned about ongoing developments
Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei Tuesday evening told an official meeting of the Iranian statesmen that the fasting month of Ramadan is the blessed spring of progress and sublimity of human being, calling on people and political groups to fulfill their responsibilities towards the upcoming significant elections of the Leadership Assembly of Experts as well as the Islamic Municipalities elections.
IR Leader: We exist just to serve people
IR Leader: We exist just to serve people
"In Islam's view, rulers and governments exist just to serve people and carry out works in the interest of the public and this is what God demands us, as authorities, to fulfill," Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei told President Mahmoud Ahmadinjead and his administration Sunday.
Quranic miliue, key to blessings
Quranic miliue, key to blessings
With two days into the holy month of Ramadan, a Quranic function was held Tuesday evening in the presence of the Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei.

In the ceremony that convened premier Quran reciters from over forty participating countries in the 23rd round of international Quran competitions, the Honorable Ayatollah Khamenei said that to achieve lofty aspirations an Islamic community must develop intimacy with Quran in different levels of society and trust in the Divine book's promises.
Message to the general meeting of the United Islamic Students Association in Europe
Emphasizing upon the fact that today the pleasant symphony of development and national honor can be heard in Iran, in a message to the general meeting of the United Islamic Students Association in Europe the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei (d.) said: 'You, the youth, must prepare yourselves to assume the responsibilities that the continuity of this movement has put on the shoulders of every Iranian citizen especially the elite in science and knowledge.'
IR Leader honors army graduates
IR Leader honors army graduates
Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei traveled to Nowshahr north of country Wednesday to partake the fourth army cadetship graduation ceremony.
Honoring the aspirations of the Iranian nation in terms of scientific, spiritual, economic and cultural progress, Ayatollah Khamenei told the military ceremony, held in the campus of the city's Imam Khomeini University of maritime sciences, that experience proves that a peace-loving nation that moves towards self-purification, prosperity, dignity and humanistic causes must be capable of defending itself in the face of international a ggressors and bullies, hence military sovereignty a lead goal for the Iranian nation and country.
IR Leader highlights prayers role
IR Leader highlights prayers role
Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei described prayers as the lead base of individual religious practice and general religious performance of nations as well as the vital element of every religious community.

Ayatollah Khamenei made the remarks in an address to authorities in charge of the Foundation for Performing Prayers.
IR Leader receives young elites
IR Leader receives young elites
slamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei on Saturday received young elites ranking high in national and international scientific examinations and olympiads.

The guests offered their views on various scientific, social, cultural and academic issues.
Ayatollah khamenei called scientific progress as an strategic objective for the country and stressed that the non-stop and speedy effort of the scientists and students particularly young elites is the main factor for materializing this objective.
IR Leader receives Iraqi Premier
IR Leader receives Iraqi Premier
"Prosperity and progress of the Iraqi people is the same as the Iranian and regional people's own prosperity and progress," Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei told visiting Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maleki Wednesday, adding the Islamic Republic of Iran feels obliged to support by deed the Iraqi people and government.
IR Leader receives Djibouti President
IR Leader receives Djibouti President
Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei told visiting Djibouti President Ismail Omar Guelleh and his accompanying delegation Tuesday that Muslims and the Islamic countries enjoy ample capabilities the proper use of which could greatly help promote the Islamic umma as well as the mankind happiness.
IR Leader receives Experts Assembly
IR Leader receives Experts Assembly
Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei Thursday called the Leadership Assembly of Experts a spiritual reserves and a huge source of backing for the system.
IR Leader expounds on Principlism
IR Leader expounds on Principlism
Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei Monday called the current era of the Islamic Revolution exceptional in light of the existing conformity of the cabinet's slogans and goals with the fundamentals of the Islamic Revolution and Imam Khomeini's views, the existing public trust in the Administrative, and the rare glory the Iranian nation and the Islamic system enjoy in the international scene.
IR Leader salutes Basiji students
Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei in a statement addressed to the annual gathering of the directors of the University Basij Offices underlined that to be a member of the Basij Organization requires fielding all capabilities for the sake of the aspirations of the Islamic System.

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