Leader calls disabled war veterans 'alive martyrs'

TEHRAN – On Sunday, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a message congratulating the Disabled Veterans Day.

U.S. proposal for medical aid to Iran may be a conspiracy: Ayatollah Khamenei

TEHRAN – Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, Leader of the Islamic Revolution, said on Sunday that the United States' proposal to provide Iran with medical aid to fight the coronavirus may be a conspiracy as the United States is accused of producing the virus and it is said that part of the virus was produced to infect the Iranian people.

Leader determines “surge in production” as pivotal issue of New Year

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has issued a message on the occasion of the new Iranian calendar year, 1399.

Leader: Anti-coronavirus health recommendations compulsory for everybody

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says strategies and health recommendations adopted by Iran's Ministry of Health and Medical Education and its national headquarters, set up to manage the nationwide fight against the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, are compulsory for all Iranians.

Ayatollah Khamenei commands armed forces to establish medical base to control coronavirus

TEHRAN - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has commanded Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri to establish a medical base to fight the coronavirus as there is an increased likelihood that the virus be a “biological attack”.

Medical staff who have lost lives to contain coronavirus declared martyrs 

TEHRAN – The Health Ministry announced on Tuesday that Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has agreed to a proposal by the ministry to consider “as martyrs” the medical staff, including physicians and nurses, who have lost their lives in the efforts to contain the COVID-19 outbreak.

Leader facilitates approval of next year budget 

TEHRAN - A member of the parliament's presiding board announced on Tuesday that Majlis has received two “state decrees” by Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei concerning the next year budget and the Agriculture Ministry which is now run by a caretaker minister.

Leader expresses gratitude to medical staff fighting Coronavirus

TEHRAN — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has hailed invaluable efforts made by the Health Ministry, doctors, nurses and medical staff in combating the outbreak of coronavirus.

Leader thanks nation for responding positively to the elections

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has thanked Iranian nation, who responded positively to the call for participation in the parliamentary elections.

Iranians vote in parliamentary elections

TEHRAN – Voting for parliamentary elections began across Iran on Friday at 8:00 a.m.

Leader casts vote in parliamentary, Assembly of Experts elections

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei cast his vote early on Friday both for the 11th parliamentary elections and the mid-term election for the Assembly of Experts. 

Ayatollah Khamenei: Voting is a civil right 

Ayatollah Khamenei: More voter turnout will lead to stronger parliament 

TEHRAN – Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Leader of the Islamic Revolution, said on Tuesday that if more people vote in the elections the next parliament will be “stronger”.

Iranian nation resistance against ‘wild American monster’ has surprised world 

TEHRAN - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Saturday that the Iranian nation has thus far resisted successfully against the enemies’ propaganda and plots, noting that the nation’s determination in the face of the “wild American monster” has surprised observers worldwide.

To prevent war, Iran must become powerful: Leader  

TEHRAN – To prevent a war against itself, Iran must increase its military power, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution suggested on Saturday, noting that being militarily vulnerable will prompt the enemy to take action against the country.

Leader: Deal of the Century will die prior to Trump’s death

Those who love Iran should vote in elections, Ayatollah Khamenei notes

TEHRAN - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday that the U.S. president’s “deal of the century” plan for the future of Israel and Palestine will die before Donald Trump’s life comes to an end. 

Leader hopes for speedy recovery of Ayatollah Sistani

TEHRAN - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in a message on Friday, prayed for a speedy recovery of Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani who had undergone surgery on Thursday.

‘The gentlemen behind the negotiating table are those terrorists of Baghdad airport’

Leader: E3 cannot bring Iranian nation to its knees, as America could not

TEHRAN — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says the three European countries that are part of the nuclear deal cannot bring the Iranian nation to its knees.

Leader orders probe into passenger plane crash

TEHRAN - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday expressed deep condolences to the bereaved families of the victims of the Ukrainian passenger plane, urging the Armed Forces General Staff to launch investigations into the downing of the plane that was caused by a human error on Wednesday morning.

Ayatollah Khamenei: Americans must leave the region

TEHRAN - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday that the United States’ “corruptive presence” in the region must come to an end.

By Salman Parviz

Some reactions to Soleimani’s assassination

More reasons for American troops to feel welcome and safe?

The assassination of revered General Qassem Soleimani this Friday can be considered at best as shot first and make excuses later, a typical of American cowboy posture. It is hard to place confidence in U.S. President Donald Trump, who lies almost daily about matters large and small. His short-sighted nature on decisions regarding national security (including call off strikes against Iran 10 minutes before impact, invite the Taliban to Camp David and abandoning the Kurds, buddying up with Kim Jung-un, are to name a few).

By Yuram Abdullah Weiler

Red Line Crossed: U.S. assassination of Qasem Soleimani

“Shahid Soleimani is the international face of the resistance and all who have a heart-felt connection to the resistance seek his blood revenge.” —Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei

By Javad Heirannia

Iranians view the killing of Soleimani as an act of war: Paul Pillar

TEHRAN – Professor Paul Pillar, who was CIA intelligence analyst for 28 years, tells that Trump often does not understand the nature and consequences of his own actions.

Leader vows ‘tough revenge’ for Gen. Soleimani’s martyrdom

TEHRAN — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei released a message on Friday to express his deepest condolences over the martyrdom of Commander of the IRGC Quds Force Major General Qassem Soleimani, saying Iran will take tough revenge on the criminals who killed the top Iranian general.

Cleric: Petrol plan would have fallen without Leader’s support

TEHRAN – The implementation of the petrol subsidy reform plan would have failed if it was not for the Leader’s timely support, said an interim Friday prayer preacher.