Ayatollah Khamenei attends funeral prayer for Hassanzadeh Amoli

TEHRAN — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei attended the Islamic funeral prayer for top religious and scientific figure Ayatollah Hassan Hassanzadeh Amoli on Sunday.

Leader appoints Vahedi as new Air Force chief

TEHRAN — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who is commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces, has appointed Brigadier General Hamid Vahedi as the new commander of the Air Force.

Leader meets Olympians, Paralympians

TEHRAN - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei met a number of Olympic and Paralympic athletes on Saturday.

Hosseini Khorasani named new member of Guardian Council

TEHRAN — In the wake of Sadegh Amoli Larijani’s resignation from his post as a Guardian Council member, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei appointed Seyyed Ahmad Hosseini Khorasani as a replacement.

Iran says won’t rush to recognize Taliban

TEHRAN — Speaking at his weekly press briefing on Monday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh reiterated that Iran seeks the establishment of an “inclusive” government in Afghanistan, and is ready to facilitate intra-Afghan talks.

Parliamentary bloc thanks Leader for naming Sunni as Iran's Navy chief

TEHRAN - The Sunni bloc in the Iranian Parliament has thanked Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei for naming Rear Admiral Shahram Irani, a Sunni Kurdish commander, as the new chief of the Iranian Navy.

IRGC chief: Borders are completely secure

TEHRAN — The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said on Friday that Iran’s borders enjoy full security, with the IRGC, Army and police forces closely watching and controlling border areas.

Leader urges officials to do whatever necessary to contain new wave of Covid-19 

TEHRAN — In a televised message delivered on Wednesday, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei suggested that containing the rapidly increasing wave of the Coronavirus is the first and foremost issue of the country.

Leader endorses Ebrahim Raisi as president

TEHRAN — In a ceremony attended by number of high-ranking officials on Tuesday, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei endorsed Ebrahim Raisi as the 8th president of Iran.

Guardian Council signs Raisi credentials

TEHRAN — The Guardian Council, which oversees elections, delivered credentials of President-elect Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi to the Office of the Leader.

'Innocent, bloodied Yemen torments every heart,' Ayatollah Khamenei says

Leader says deep ignorance humiliated U.S. in Afghanistan

TEHRAN — On the occasion of the beginning of the Hajj ritual, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei issued a message in which he pointed to series of issues concerning the Islamic world.

Leader responds to message from Palestinians, says days of Zionist domination are over

TEHRAN — Following a message by a large number of Palestinians living in Syrian camps on the victory of the Palestinian people and resistance groups against Israel in the 12-day war, the Supreme Leader thanked the Palestinians.

Leader calls Ahmed Jibril ‘tireless warrior’

TEHRAN — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and Iranian President-elect Ebrahim Raisi have expressed condolences in separate messages for the death Palestinian leader Ahmed Jibril.

Who Iran’s new Judiciary chief is

TEHRAN — On Thursday, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei appointed Gholam Hossein Mohseni Ejei as the new Judiciary chief. Ezhe’i has been working in the Judiciary for 37 years. He has held numerous key positions in the Judiciary.

Leader hails Iran election, takes jab at U.S. political bickering during presidential race

TEHRAN— Speaking on the 40th anniversary of martyrdom Ayatollah Seyed Mohammad Beheshti, which is marked as Judiciary Week, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei met with Judiciary chief Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi and other high-profile Judiciary officials.

Leader pardons, commutes sentences of over 5000 prisoners

TEHRAN — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Saturday approved a proposal to pardon or commute sentences of 5,156 prisoners on the occasion of the birthday of Imam Reza (AS) and Judicial Week.

Rouhani lauds Leader for receiving Iranian vaccine

TEHRAN — President Hassan Rouhani on Saturday praised the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei for insisting on being vaccinated against the coronavirus by a vaccine produced by Iranian scientists, saying this action has inspired Iranian scientists and demonstrated the Leader's support for science and technology.

600 Sunni clerics and Friday prayer leaders write to Leader; urge people to participate

TEHRAN — A group of Friday prayer leaders, scholars and Sunni clerics in Iran have published a letter addressed to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei announcing their readiness to participate enthusiastically in the Friday elections.

Leader: Voting is solution to problems

TEHRAN — In a live speech late on Wednesday, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei talked about the Friday presidential election and recent accomplishments made by Iranian experts in producing vaccine to fight the Coronavirus pandemic.

Former interior minister Mohtashamipour dies of COVID-19

TEHRAN — Ali Akbar Mohtashamipour, the former Iranian interior minister and one of the founders of the Hezbollah resistance movement, has died of COVID-19.

Leader congratulates Palestinians, says malicious Zionist regime will become even weaker

“The Zionists were forced to accept defeat”

TEHRAN— In a message to the Palestinian nation on Friday evening, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei congratulated the “powerful, oppressed Palestine” for their victory against the Zionist regime in the 12-day war.

Leader: Future administration must be optimistic, capable and faithful

TEHRAN—Addressing students virtually on Tuesday, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei advised the nation to participate in the June presidential elections enthusiastically to boost confidence of the next administration.

Leader condemns acts of aggression in Afghanistan, Palestine

TEHRAN— In a virtual speech with the students late on Tuesday, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution condemned acts of aggression in Kabul and Jerusalem, stating that Israel only understands the language of force.

Leader to address students on May 11

TEHRAN— University students will have a virtual meeting with Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei on May 11.

Leader: Palestine, most crucial issue of Islamic world

TEHRAN— In a televised speech on International Quds Day, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, stated that the issue of Palestine is the top priority of the Islamic world, and the fight against Israel is a public duty.

Leader to talk to nation on Quds Day

TEHRAN—The Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, will talk to the nation in a televised speech on May 7.

Leader underlines high voter turnout in the upcoming elections

TEHRAN— The Leader of the Islamic Revolution spoke with the people in a live televised speech, broadcasted by state TV Channel One, social media platforms, and networks abroad.

Zarif thanks Leader for unifying speech

TEHRAN— In an Instagram post, Foreign Minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif thanked the Leader of the Islamic Revolution for his insights on foreign policy.