The Leader of the Islamic Revolution met with the members of the Assembly of Experts this morning. He called the Assembly the most closely related institution to the Revolution and pointed out particular motivations and activities aimed at stopping the Revolution and reversing the movement of the nation. He said, “The main responsibility of the leadership is to continue the country's direction toward the goals of the Revolution; therefore, the Assembly of Experts, which plays a unique role in determining the leadership, acquires unparalleled significance.”
In a meeting this morning with thousands of students and university students, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution explained the fundamental reasons behind the at least 70-year struggle of the Iranian nation with the oppression and excessive demands of the United States. He said, "The Iranian nation's Islamic, national, rational, wise, and humane confrontation with American arrogance is in accordance with international laws. It will continue with a correct plan implemented without negligence or delay. In this victorious path, the Zionist regime and the United States will undoubtedly receive a decisive response to any anti-Iranian actions they may take."
In a meeting this morning with thousands of honourable families of the Security Martyrs, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution described these martyrs as among the most distinguished in the path of righteousness. He emphasised the foundational importance of security in all aspects of society and various dimensions of people's lives. He said, “Only a strong Iran can ensure and guarantee the security and progress of the country and its people. Therefore, Iran must become stronger every day in all dimensions: economically, scientifically, politically, in defence, and also in management.”
In a meeting today with the organisers of the Congress of 15,000 Martyrs from Fars Province, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution singled out the events in the region and the steadfastness and struggle of the Resistance as factors that have changed the fate and history of the area. He highlighted that despite the killing of more than 50,000 innocent people, the Zionist regime has failed in its attempt to destroy the Resistance. Still, an even greater defeat has been the disgrace of Western culture, civilisation, and its politicians. He said, "In the confrontation between the Resistance Front and the Front of Evil, victory belongs to the Resistance."
This morning, Ayatollah Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, met with hundreds of scientific elites, Olympiad winners, and top university entrance exam performers and emphasised the need to maximise the use of elites in various sectors and create opportunities for them to influence the country's affairs. He said, "Today, elites' most important duty and effort is to create a new and resurgent scientific movement."
This morning, in a meeting with thousands of veterans and activists of the Sacred Defence and Resistance, Ayatollah Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, explained the reasons behind the start of the imposed war and pointed to two factors: the new discourse and the attraction of the Islamic Republic in contrast to the corrupt and false global order. He said, "In addition to being a valuable defence of the homeland, the Sacred Defence was also a defence of religion and jihad in the way of Allah, which kept Islam alive, honoured the Iranian nation, and promoted spiritual values in the country."
Celebrating the anniversary of the nativity of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and Imam Sadiq (as), the Leader of the Islamic Revolution met this morning with a group of government officials, ambassadors of Islamic countries, participants in the Conference on Islamic Unity, and various segments of the public. He highlighted nation-building as the great lesson of the Prophet and emphasised the elites' role in forming the Islamic nation and the unity of the Islamic world. He said, “With the formation of the Islamic nation, Muslims can use their internal strength to remove the malignant and cancerous tumour of the Zionist regime from Palestine and also eliminate America's domineering influence, control, and intervention in the region.”
This morning (17th September 2024), the Leader of the Islamic Revolution met with medallists and other members of delegations that had been sent to the Olympics and Paralympics. He highlighted the exceptional nature of their abilities, manifesting the "national, political, and religious identity" of the Iranian nation as the most outstanding result of their participation in these competitions. He also talked about the nation's joy, pride, and sense of honour in witnessing the athletes' performances. He said, "Identifying talent in a timely manner, looking after the lives of athletes, and paying attention to both competitive and recreational sports simultaneously will sustain and accelerate progress in sports.
To commemorate the beginning of Unity Week and the anniversary of the blessed birth of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), the Leader of the Islamic Revolution met this morning (16/September/2024) with a group of scholars, Friday prayer leaders, and heads of Sunni seminaries from across the country. He emphasised that it was essential to safeguard the precious identity of the Islamic Ummah, pointing out the importance of Islamic unity in this regard and the efforts of those who wish it evil to undermine it. He said, "One should never forget the issue of the Muslim Ummah".
In a meeting with Mr. Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, the National Leader of Turkmenistan and his accompanying delegation this Wednesday afternoon, Ayatollah Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution cited the high priority of expanding relations between the two countries. He said, "Relations between Iran and Turkmenistan have significantly improved in recent years, but there are still many untapped potentials for further cooperation that should be utilised." He mentioned that expanding relations based on mutual interest benefits both countries and added, "We hope that with the fresh energy of Dr Pezishkiyan’s government, the efforts to strengthen relations between the two countries will continue with greater intensity and strength."
In a meeting with the organisers of the National Congress of Martyrs of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province at noon 14th of August 2024, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution commented on the tactics the enemy uses in psychological warfare to try to instil fear into the Iranian people and force them into a state of retreat on various fronts.
This evening, Ayatollah Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, had a brief meeting with Mr. Muhammad Abdussalam, the spokesperson of Ansar Allah of Yemen. During the meeting, he conveyed his greetings to Mr Abdul-Malik Badreddin, the leader of Ansar Allah, and expressed gratitude for the steadfastness of the Yemeni people and their support for the oppressed people of Gaza.
This evening, Ayatollah Imam Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, met with Hujjat al-Islam wa al-Muslimin Na'im Qassem, the Deputy Secretary-General of Hezbollah, Lebanon. He described Hezbollah's policy from the beginning of the Al-Aqsa Storm operation as entirely prudent and wise and aligned with its interests. He emphasised that they should continue this path and remain within the same framework.
This evening, Ayatollah Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, met with Mr Muhammad Shiya al-Sudani, the Prime Minister of Iraq, and his delegation. He expressed his gratitude for the efforts and hard work of the Iraqi people and government in facilitating the successful and grand Arbaeen procession of tens of millions of people. He identified following up on and finalising the projects and agreements between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Iraq as a priority for the relations between the two countries in the new phase.
This morning (Tuesday), Ayatollah Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, met with Mr Ismail Haniyeh, the Head of the Political Bureau of Hamas, and Ziad al-Nakhalah, the Secretary-General of Palestinian Islamic Jihad. He praised the remarkable resilience and resistance of the oppressed people of Gaza and said, "Today, the highest flag of Islam is in the hands of the Palestinian nation and the people of Gaza. Thanks to this resistance, the conditions for the further spread of Islam have been established."
In a meeting with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan of Armenia and his delegation this morning (Tuesday), Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution, stated that the Islamic Republic of Iran's definitive and consistent policy is to expand relations with its neighbours, especially Armenia. He emphasised, "We are firmly committed to developing relations with Armenia, and cooperation between the two countries will continue strongly based on defined interests, without considering the policies of others."
This morning (Tuesday), Ayatollah Khamenei met with President Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan and his accompanying delegation. The Leader of the Islamic Revolution said that the Islamic Republic of Iran's primary policy and priority was to expand relations with regional countries, especially those with a shared language, culture, history, and religion. He emphasised that the Islamic Republic of Iran was always ready for sincere cooperation with Tajikistan in various fields.
This morning, in a ceremony attended by national and military officials, representatives from various sectors and professions, the families of martyrs, and resident ambassadors, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Khamenei, endorsed the Iranian people's vote for Dr Masoud Pezeshkian and appointed him as President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, based on Article 110, Clause 9 of the Constitution.
In a meeting this morning with the President and Parliamentary representatives, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution outlined eight important points: The necessity for parliamentary accountability, Constructive interaction between Parliament and the new government, A unified voice from the country's institutions on important issues, The dominance of ethics in parliamentary debates and other activities of representatives, The do's and don'ts of legislation, Supervision without excessiveness or deficiency, Effective activity of the Supervisory Board on the performance of representatives and Serious engagement of Parliament in global issues and foreign policy.
Ayatollah Imam Khamenei said that the turnout in the first round of elections was lower than expected and contrary to predictions. He stated, "This issue has reasons that political experts and sociologists are investigating. Some people think that anyone who didn't vote in the first round is against the system, but this is completely wrong."