Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei

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  • Ammar Popular Film Festival 2026-01-23 19:37

    Ammar Popular Film Festival kicks off in Tehran 

    TEHRAN- The 16th edition of the Ammar Popular Film Festival kicked off in Tehran on Thursday, during a ceremony attended by the families of martyrs, media figures, artists, and a diverse public audience. 

  • Trump- Eisenhower 2026-01-18 21:32

    By Faramarz Kouhpayeh 

    Historical fantasizing as defeat therapy

    Trump appears to still be living in 1953, when governments could be toppled in Iran with money and intimidation

    TEHRAN – The shadow of a hastily packed suitcase still looms large over Tehran. In the summer of 1953, a pivotal moment in modern West Asian history unfolded as Kermit Roosevelt Jr., an operative of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), entered Iran carrying bags stuffed with American dollars. 

  • Leader 2026-01-17 20:45

    Ayatollah Khamenei:

    We find Trump guilty for casualties & damages inflicted upon Iranian nation

    TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei met with thousands of people from various walks of life to mark the auspicious Eid al-Mab'ath on Saturday. 

  • Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei 2026-01-13 19:37

    Leader thanks people for massive display of unity after US-backed riots

    TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei issued a message Monday evening, addressing the millions of Iranians that had taken to the streets that day to condemn deadly riots backed by the United States and Israel. 

  • Leader 2026-01-03 21:39

    We will not back down against the enemy: Leader

    TEHRAN – On the sacred occasion marking the birth anniversary of Amir al-Mumineen, Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (pbuh), as well as the sixth anniversary of the martyrdom of General Qassem Soleimani, Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, and their companions, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution held a meeting with the honored families of the martyrs from the 12-day War.

  • Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian 2025-12-27 21:42

    By Mona Hojat Ansari 

    ‘We're now stronger than the 12-day war’

    President rolls out plans for economic management, makes no mention of potential US talks

    TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian did not appear particularly fixated on the prospects of a new deal with the U.S. when he sat down with Khamenei.ir, a website overseen by the Leader's office, and discussed two issues most pressing for the Iranian people: whether Tehran can fend off a second potential war with Israel, and what can be done to control runaway inflation, which has worsened in the backwash of the war Israel and the U.S. launched against Iran in June.

  • leader 2025-12-12 21:41

    Leader: Enemy seeks Iranian mind shift as only path towards success

    TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Aytaollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei met with a large number of elegists and eulogists in Tehran on Thursday to mark the birth anniversary of Lady Fatimah Zahra (pbuh), the beloved daughter of the prophet (pbuh).

  • همایش 2025-12-05 16:22

    Ayatollah Khamenei’s vision of freedom and humanity discussed in intl. conference

  • Leader 2025-12-03 22:06

    'Iranian women’s advances demonstrate hijab is no barrier to progress'

    Leader sits down with thousands of Iranian women from different walks of life

    TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei addressed thousands of women in Tehran on Wednesday, discussing their status and achievements.

  • Ayatollah Khamenei’s vision of freedom and humanity discussed in intl. conference 2025-12-03 21:20

    Photo: Fatemeh Mirahmadi

    Ayatollah Khamenei’s vision of freedom and humanity discussed in intl. conference

    The International Conference on Nation's Rights and the Legitimate Freedoms in the Intellectual Framework of Ayatollah Khamenei (Leader of the Islamic Revolution) convened Wednesday at the IRIB International Conference Center in Tehran. The event saw the attendance of Iran’s President, Masoud Pezeshkian, alongside several members of the Guardian Council, including Abbas-Ali Kadkhodaei, who heads the Research Institute of the Guardian Council. Foreign scholars and intellectuals were also in attendance.

  • Leader 2025-11-28 21:57

    Leader: Reports of Iranian message to US ‘total lies’

    June war proved Iran is a ‘center of determination and power’ unafraid of enemy saber-rattling

    TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei delivered a televised speech on Thursday, addressing the Iranian nation on recent domestic, regional, and international developments. 

  • “Lady Moon” 2025-11-19 22:39

    Leader’s commendation for “Lady Moon” unveiled in Shiraz

    TEHRAN- On Wednesday, in tandem with Iran’s Book Week, the unveiling ceremony of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei’s commendation for the book "Lady Moon" was held at Vahdat Hall in Shiraz.

  • Leader 2025-10-24 21:30

    Leader: Naeini was a magnificent jurist and towering pillar in the old Najaf seminary

    TEHRAN – The remarks of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei, made during his meeting with the organizers of the International Commemoration of Allameh Mirza Muhammad Hussain Naeini (ra), were released Thursday morning at the event's venue in Qom. 

  • Leader 2025-10-20 22:14

    Leader meets with elite medalists from sports, scientific fields

    Trump's rant aimed to boost morale of defeated Zionists

    TEHRAN – Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, met with Iranian sports champions and winners of international scientific Olympiads this morning, October 20, 2025, at the Imam Khomeini Hussainiyah.

  • leader 2025-10-10 21:14

    Ayatollah Khamenei encourages innovative approaches to teach and promote prayer

    TEHRAN – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has emphasized the central role of prayer in shaping both worldly life and the hereafter, calling on religious institutions and devout citizens to utilize modern tools to advance its practice.

  • Martyr Nasrallah and Leader 2025-09-27 16:25

    By Shahab Sarmadi

    Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah through the words of Ayatollah Khamenei: A legacy of resistance and honor

    TEHRAN - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has repeatedly praised martyr Hezbollah Secretary General Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah for his role in promoting resistance against the Israeli occupation. Following Nasrallah’s assassination in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut in late September 2024, Iran’s Leader issued several messages honoring his life and legacy.

  • Lebanon PM 2025-09-24 19:06

    By Sondoss Al Assad

    PM’s childish behavior toward Hezbollah’s popular base

    BEIRUT — Sayyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, has reiterated Martyr Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah “was a source of wealth for the Islamic world, not just for Shiites.” 

  • Leader 2025-09-23 21:46

    ‘Nuclear talks with US won’t serve Iran’s national interests’ 

    Leader says negotiations under current circumstances will only bring harm

    TEHRAN – In a live address to the Iranian nation on Tuesday, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Khamenei focused primarily on the trajectory of Iran's nuclear program.

  • "Underground Temple" 2025-09-23 21:25

    Arabic translation of "Underground Temple" published in Iraq

    TEHRAN- In conjunction with the Sacred Defense Week (September 22 to 29), the Arabic translation of the book "Underground Temple," authored by Masoumeh Mir-Aboutalebi and adorned with a commendation from the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has been published by Dar Temkeen Publishing House in Iraq.

  • Pezeshkian and Leader 2025-09-22 21:15

    Pezeshkian receives Leader’s guidance ahead of crucial UN address

    TEHRAN – In a meeting that took place on Monday, President Masoud Pezeshkian met with the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, to coordinate Iran’s stance ahead of the president’s upcoming visit to New York to attend the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

  • A released inmate reunites with a family member outside the jail (file photo). 2025-09-17 21:22

    By Staff Writer 

    The philosophy behind Iran's mass prison pardons 

    Ayatollah Khamenei pardoned or reduced sentences for over 60,000 inmates last week

    TEHRAN – Mahmoud was sentenced to five years in prison after being arrested with drugs in 2023. His offense is considered small-scale drug possession in Iran, as he used the drugs himself and sold them to a small number of acquaintances after obtaining them from a large distributor. 

  • Velayati 2025-09-13 21:39

    Reported Zionist summit in Baku sparks criticism from Ayatollah Khamenei’s advisor

    TEHRAN – Ali Akbar Velayati, senior adviser on international affairs to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has condemned the reported hosting of a Zionist rabbis’ summit in the Republic of Azerbaijan, describing it as a shocking and anti-Islamic step that undermines the dignity of Shiism worldwide.

  • Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on September 2, 2025. 2025-09-08 20:35

    By Shahrokh Saei 

    Turning opportunities into action: Iran-China partnership through the lens of GGI framework 

    TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has emphasized the importance of building on the political and economic opportunities arising from President Masoud Pezeshkian’s recent trip to China, which happens to resonate with the five principles outlined in China’s Global Governance Initiative (GGI).

  • Leader meeting 2025-09-07 23:09

    Leader welcomes Pezeshkian's visit to China:

    Potentials for economic and political cooperation with China must be pursued

    TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei told the Pezeshkian administration on Sunday that the government should not let the threat of a potential war with Israel or the United States derail its ongoing plans and their implementation.

  • Qinduo Xu is a senior fellow at Pangoal Institution, a local think tank in Beijing. 2025/09/01

    By Qinduo Xu

    Iran and China: Two civilizations, one shared future

    BEIJING – When Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei penned a post on X in both Persian and Chinese about bilateral relationship, the symbolism was unmistakable.

  • In January 2016, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, in Tehran. 2025-08-31 21:58

    By Shahrokh Saei

    Ayatollah Khamenei urges full implementation of Iran-China 25-year strategic partnership

    TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has urged the full implementation of the landmark long-term deal between Iran and China, known as the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement.

  • Leader 2025-08-24 20:35

    Iran stands firm against US pressure for obedience

    Ayatollah Khamenei says ‘sacred unity’ an achievement of war that must be protected

    TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei attended a public mourning ceremony that commemorated the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Reza (AS) on Sunday. He delivered a speech some point during the event, where he spoke about the 12-day U.S.-Israeli aggression against Iran, and promised that Iranians will continue to resist U.S. pressure to subjugate them. 

  • Pezeshkian meeting 2025-08-10 22:37

    Pezeshkian: All foreign policy decisions aligned with Leader’s guidance

    TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian has affirmed that his government will carry out all foreign policy decisions and negotiations in close coordination with the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

  • Leader 2025-07-29 20:21

    Leader at a ceremony attended by families of Israeli war's victims: 

    Iran will not cede its religion and knowledge

    TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Iran will persist in its progress across multiple sectors and that Western pressure will not deter the nation from the independent course it established over 46 years ago. 

  • Hajizadeh 2025-07-15 21:53

    Interview with Martyr Hajizadeh reveals Leader’s instrumental role in missile program

    TEHRAN – Experts and analysts believe that Iran’s missile program was what saved the country from the devastating fate the U.S. and Israel had devised for it in the lead-up to the war that began on June 13.