Leader calls for full probe into cargo plane crash

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Tuesday offered his condolences over the crash of a cargo plane in Iran's northern city of Karaj, west of Tehran, and urged the relevant authorities to fully examine the incident.

Leader urges students to work on Iran’s total independence

TEHRAN - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has suggested that students should work on Iran’s total independence as an endeavor on the path of God.

Ayatollah Khamenei: First-class idiots in Washington

TEHRAN – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution said on Wednesday that some U.S. officials are “first-class idiots”, questioning the sensibility of their failing plots against Iran.

Palestinian government in Tel Aviv will be realized: Ayatollah Khamenei

TEHRAN - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said on Monday that the Palestinian people will achieve “final “victory” over Israel in the not-too-distant future.

No regional decision can be enforced without Iran: official

TEHRAN – Hadi Sadeqi, the Judiciary chief’s deputy for cultural affairs, said on Sunday that today no decision can be enforced in the region without the will and involvement of Iran.

Leader names Amoli Larijani as Expediency Council chief

TEHRAN – In a decree issues on Sunday, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has appointed Ayatollah Sadeq Amoli Larijani as chairman of the Expediency Council and a member of the Guardian Council’s jurists.

Leader’s post-2009 election statements published

TEHRAN – Unpublished statements by Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after the events surrounding the 2009 election have been made public in a new book, ISNA reported on Saturday.

Massive turnout at Ayatollah Shahroudi’s funeral

TEHRAN – On Wednesday a large number of people attended a funeral procession for Ayatollah Seyyed Mahmoud Hashemi Shahroudi, chief of the Expediency Council Chairman, who died late on Monday at the age of 70 after months of battling illness. 

12 books unveiled on Leader’s strategic thoughts

TEHRAN - The Marine Industries Organization of the Defense Ministry on Sunday hosted a conference on “Elaborating the Defensive Thoughts of Imam Khamenei”.

Defense minister says Iran can’t abandon boosting military power ‘even for a second’

TEHRAN - Defense Minister Amir Hatami said on Sunday that Iran cannot abandon boosting its military capabilities “even for a second” in view of threats against the country.

Leader: Saudis getting more bogged down in Yemen 

TEHRAN – Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Leader of the Islamic Revolution, said on Wednesday that Saudi Arabia has been caught in the Yemeni quagmire and the more they try to get involved in the war against Yemenis the more they will be bogged down.

Leader warns of enemies’ attack on spirituality

TEHRAN - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned of the enemies’ attack on spirituality and insisted on the need to boost the achievements of the Islamic Revolution.

Leader was not against reviewing CFT: Larijani

TEHRAN – Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani said on Wednesday that the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was not against the legal procedure of reviewing the CFT bill in the parliament.

Prayer can lift up society’s virtue: Leader

TEHRAN – Prayers, if observed with modesty and mindfulness, will lead the society to virtue and resistance, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday.

Retirees’ recruitment ban will break ‘closed management circle’, Leader says

TEHRAN - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Tuesday that ban on employment of the retired managers will “break the closed management circle”.

Enemy’s full-scale soft war against Iran undeniable: Leader  

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has said that the enemy’s ongoing full-scale soft war against Iran is undeniable.

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Imam Khomeini changed the world for the better: German activist

TEHRAN – Imam Khomeini not only changed the Muslim world, but he also changed the entire world for the better through his movement, says Jurgen Grassmann, a Shia German peace activist based in Berlin.

Leader says Iran is an example of progress

TEHRAN - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Sunday that the Iranian people and the Islamic Republic system present examples of progress to the Islam world.

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Ayatollah Khamenei: Unity is the way out for Iraq

TEHRAN - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in a meeting with Iraqi President Barham Salih in Tehran on Saturday, said that unity among Iraqis is the way for the country to triumph over enemies.

Tendency toward East and West will perish if messages of martyrs heard, the Leader says

Ayatollah Khamenei: Martyrs promote spirituality

TEHRAN - Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Leader of the Islamic Revolution, has said that martyrs serve the Islamic society before and after their martyrdom and that their message should be perceived by everyone.

Trump has disgraced liberal democracy, Leader says

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says “liberal democracy” has been disgraced more than ever because of the actions taken by U.S. President Donald Trump, Leader.ir reported.

Thousands of students to meet Leader ahead of Students Day

TEHRAN – Thousands of students will meet with the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ahead of the Students Day and the National Day of Fight against Global Arrogance.

Passive Defense needs to be vigilant against threats: Leader

TEHRAN - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Sunday that the Passive Defense Organization should be vigilant against the enemies’ threats and be serious in countering them.

Leader: Arbaeen march is safe due to heroic sacrifices

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has lauded the sacrifices made by the defenders of the holy shrines, saying the Arbaeen march is safe thanks to their heroic struggle.

Officials should be transparent, Leader says

TEHRAN - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has said that officials should be “transparent” and should not hide any secret from the people.

‘Leader has agreed to allocate $500m for pharmaceuticals’

TEHRAN – Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri said on Sunday that the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has agreed to the allocation of $500 million from the National Development Fund for pharmaceutical companies.

Enemy misrepresenting Iran to create frustration 

TEHRAN – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution said on Wednesday that the enemy is representing a “false, negative, and disappointing” image of Iran.

Ayatollah Khamenei calls on intellectuals to study document on Islamic-Iranian model of progress and announce their views

Leader declares path to progress

TEHRAN - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called on intellectuals and scientific centers to study the document related to the Islamic-Iranian model of progress and exchange views on it.

Leader says serious and pragmatic decisions must be made to solve economic problems

TEHRAN - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday that “pragmatic” and “serious” decisions must be made to solve economic problems.

Ayatollah Khamenei pushes for ‘brotherly coexistence of Islamic sects’

Leader highlights political aspects of Hajj

TEHRAN – The Leader of the Islamic revolution in a Monday meeting with Hajj officials highlighted the political aspects of the Muslim pilgrimage, stressing that “Islamic truths and objectives” should be emphasized during the annual ritual.