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Leader addresses people in Mashahd
Leader addresses people in Mashahd
Mashad, March 21, 2006 - Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei Tuesday evening addressed thousands of pilgrims of the holy shrine of the eighth Shiite Imam, the revered Imam Reza (A.S.), in this northeastern city.
Drawing up the prospects of the Iranian nation and governments in the new Iranian year of 1385, named after the exalted Prophet (S), the Leader elaborated on the positions of the Islamic System on issues like nuclear energy and technology, the Security Council as well as certain comments about negotiation with the United States on Iraq, adding that the nation and the statesmen will steadfastly guard their rights by means of resolve, hope, solidarity and reliance on Divine Graces.
IR Leader's New Year's Day message
IR Leader's New Year's Day message
Tehran, March 20 - Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei issued a verbal message on the advent of the new Iranian year of 1385. The following is the text of his message to the Iranian people in full.

In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate

O, The One who changes hearts and states over,
O, The administrator of night and day,
O, The Author of Might and States,
Change our states over to the best.
Leader met foreign ministry officials
Tehran, March 13 - Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution said Tuesday that a sense of Islamic dignity and identity which has emerged in the Islamic world thanks to the triumph of the Islamic revolution is a key element of power for the Iranian nation which must indeed be considered in international relations.

Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei made the remarks during a meeting with Foreign Minister Manoochehr Mottaki and the ministry's ambassadors, deputies, aides, charges d'affaires as well as heads of Iran's consulates abroad.
Nuclear issue, an excuse at US hand
Tehran, March 9 - Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei Thursday morning downplayed US continuous hue and cry over the country's nuclear issue and said the Iranian nation will not draw back from its path.
Police, souce of pride - Leader
Tehran, March 6 - Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution received Monday a group of police commanders.
Touching on the position of the police and the effects it has in the society via its performance, Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei said that the body is duty-bound to secure the life, properties, moral and welfare of people. He praised police as the source of pride for the Islamic system.
Supreme Leader meets city officials
Tehran, March 4 - Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Saturday called for remodeling Tehran into a city with Iranian and Islamic identity, a scenic and delightful one which possesses public welfare and solid constructions.
Leader meets governor generals
Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution called governor generals nationwide as 'head of the administration' in their related provinces.

Ayatollah Khamenei made the remarks Monday during a meeting with Minister of the Interior as well as the country's governor generals.
Leader's message on Sammara tragedy
Leader's message on Sammara tragedy
Tehran, Feb 22 - Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei in a statement Wednesday expressed condolences over the tragic profane made to the holy shrine of Shiite Imams, Imam Hadi (A.S.) and Imam Hassan Asgari (A.S.) in Iraq, proclaiming a week of national mourning. The statement reads as follows.

Bismillah-e Rahman-e Rahim
We Belong to Allah and We Shall Return to Him

The felonious and bloody hand of malevolent criminals created a large tragedy today and committed another sin in aggressing religious sanctities...
SCIRIB Members Meet the Leader
Members of the Supervisory Council of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (SCIRIB) met the Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei on Saturday, February 25.
Hamas victory, the divine surprise
Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution called Hamas landslide win in the recent Palestinian elections a sweet divine surprise and the fulfillment of God's promises.
Leader Receives TCBPO Staffers
The Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei received staffers of the technological cooperation bureau of the President's Office (TCBPO) on Tuesday, February 14.
Leader Attends Mourning Ceremony
Leader Attends Mourning Ceremony
The Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei attended a mourning ceremony marking the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali ibn al-Hussein Zayn-al-Abedin (greetings be upon him) on Friday, February 10.
Leader Receives Air Force Servicemen
On the eve of the Iranian Air Force Day, the Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, received a large group of Air Force servicemen, including high-ranking and commanding officers, on Tuesday, February 7
Supreme Leader lauds Hajj organizers
Tehran, Jan 28 - Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Saturday lauded the efforts made by the country's Hajj ceremony organizers.
Addressing a group of Hajj ceremony officials, Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei called 'spiritual and intellectual changeover' as the main aim of the religious pilgrimage and urged for further cherishing of the precious opportunity.
Supreme Leader instructs preachers
Tehran, Jan 25 - Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei told a large group of clerics and preachers Wednesday that 'wisdom', 'epic and dignity' and 'affection' form the pillars of the historical movement of Imam Hossein (A.S.), the third Shiite Imam, in the Ashura incident.
Leader receives Uneversity students, profs
Tehran, Jan 19 - Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution
Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said Thursday that if the divine prophetic wisdom were implemented on naming the successor for the Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), the mankind history would undoubtedly have taken another course and there were not so many miseries and problems facing the nations worldwide.
Supreme Leader receives Rakhmonov
Tehran, Jan 18 - Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Sayed Ali Khamenei Wednesday told visiting Tajik President Imomali Rakhmonov and his accompanying delegation that the Iranian nation and Iranian officials have true affection for Tajik people.
Supreme Leader receives members of Social Health Commission (WHO)
Tehran, Jan 17 - The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in a visit with the members of Social Health Commission affiliated to World Health Organization (WTO) referred to health as the principles needs of human being.



Ayatollah Khamenei said social elements have the most influential effect on the human health and noted that "despite scientific developments, world community's health situation is concerning and the elements threatening the human being has multiplied".
Leader's Statements at the Funeral of Major General Kazemi and His Colleagues
The following is the text of the statements made by the Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, at the funeral of Major General Ahmad Kazemi and a number of his colleagues on January 11, 2006. Major General Kazemi, Commander of the Ground Force of Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), and some other senior IRGC officers attained martyrdom in a tragic plane crash near the city of Orumiyeh on January 9, 2006.

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